As if enough threads aren't already out there b/w these two....but we have a week or two left...so why not.
Herman and Smart.
Herman is at Houston. Everyone knows TX is a hotbed of talent, but what isn't discussed much is HOW MANY people are in TX. There are a lot of people, thus players in football crazy TX. So, there are a lot of legit D1 players that the state produces. They are like NC in that they have to also divide those players amongst a number of D1 football playing programs. Very much like NC can provide ECU with really solid D1 players, TX does the same for Houston. Houston has legit players. Look at their record the last 4-5 years prior to Herman coming. They weren't sub .500. They had a full cupboard. Herman hasn't lasted longer than 3 years anywhere to determine if he can bring in legit players, have them buy in to a long term philosophy and put down roots. Houston is the country's 3rd biggest city I believe? They have good tradition. Most importantly...they play in a non P5 conference that is in line with ECU, South Florida, Tulane, etc. That's a fine conference for what it is....but we should seriously recognize it for what it is, and not a Power 5 conference. So, if you are good with handing over the reigns to a coach that was at Tulane, or ECU, or Tulsa for less than ONE CALENDAR YEAR.....I question your crazed grasping at air.
Smart. Downside...never a HC. All of our best candidates are 2 years or less HC experience. Being Assistant HC to the best coach (probably) in college history...let's call it even. Still though- this argument shouldn't matter since we are comparing apples to oranges. Unless we are going after Chip Kelly, Gary Patterson types with substantial coaching experience, then take the HC exp. debate off the table. I would argue that as great as those guys are, even with NFL experience...coaching and HCing in the SEC brings a set of circumstances like no other job in the country. If that sounds funny to you, ask Jon Hoke how easy the transition is. Smart has a pedigree that is impossible to ignore. ANY jackleg with an offensive philosophy can come in, and often after 3-4 years it's copied, rebranded and figured out. Great defensive coaching can last. You think CU is in the position they're in because of offense or defense? They've been able to put up points and score. The difference NOW from recent years is that they can play defense now. Of course playing in a women's league of football helps out a bunch, but Venables and the defense was the missing piece for them the last 10 years. HIRE SMART.
Herman and Smart.
Herman is at Houston. Everyone knows TX is a hotbed of talent, but what isn't discussed much is HOW MANY people are in TX. There are a lot of people, thus players in football crazy TX. So, there are a lot of legit D1 players that the state produces. They are like NC in that they have to also divide those players amongst a number of D1 football playing programs. Very much like NC can provide ECU with really solid D1 players, TX does the same for Houston. Houston has legit players. Look at their record the last 4-5 years prior to Herman coming. They weren't sub .500. They had a full cupboard. Herman hasn't lasted longer than 3 years anywhere to determine if he can bring in legit players, have them buy in to a long term philosophy and put down roots. Houston is the country's 3rd biggest city I believe? They have good tradition. Most importantly...they play in a non P5 conference that is in line with ECU, South Florida, Tulane, etc. That's a fine conference for what it is....but we should seriously recognize it for what it is, and not a Power 5 conference. So, if you are good with handing over the reigns to a coach that was at Tulane, or ECU, or Tulsa for less than ONE CALENDAR YEAR.....I question your crazed grasping at air.
Smart. Downside...never a HC. All of our best candidates are 2 years or less HC experience. Being Assistant HC to the best coach (probably) in college history...let's call it even. Still though- this argument shouldn't matter since we are comparing apples to oranges. Unless we are going after Chip Kelly, Gary Patterson types with substantial coaching experience, then take the HC exp. debate off the table. I would argue that as great as those guys are, even with NFL experience...coaching and HCing in the SEC brings a set of circumstances like no other job in the country. If that sounds funny to you, ask Jon Hoke how easy the transition is. Smart has a pedigree that is impossible to ignore. ANY jackleg with an offensive philosophy can come in, and often after 3-4 years it's copied, rebranded and figured out. Great defensive coaching can last. You think CU is in the position they're in because of offense or defense? They've been able to put up points and score. The difference NOW from recent years is that they can play defense now. Of course playing in a women's league of football helps out a bunch, but Venables and the defense was the missing piece for them the last 10 years. HIRE SMART.
