I'm actually preferring Venables, but only by a hair.
As far as when he arrives, i want the contract signed, i want it announced and I want him calling our recruits, but personally, i am willing to let them coach in the CFB Playoff & arrive in Knoxville after that is done.
it's JUST an early signing period -- as long as he is announced AND ON TV in the playoff, he will be able to hold on to the kids wanting to play for a winner.
Then in January, he will make BIG PROGRESS on a Top-10 class, IMHO.