USAFgolferVol
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Folks like to think about the Urban Meyers of the world, guys who come in and start having huge success in their first year or two as a head coach.
That does happen. There are plenty of "if you don't win big in the first three years, you won't win big" examples.
But as you point out, there is proof that's far from always true. You mentioned Coach Beamer. Here are a couple of other fellas:
Dabo Swinney's first three years as head coach (all at Clemson):
4-3
9-5
6-7
Nick Saban's first five years (at Toledo for one season, then Michigan State):
9-2
6-5-1
6-6
7-5
6-6
Now, we could cut Jeremy loose because he's not getting us to championship level as fast as any of us would like.
And, truth in advertising, he might never get us there. No guarantees. He might not be the right guy.
On the other hand, we might be the Michigan State of Pruitt's career. The place where he never won a lot, but where he learned how to be a head coach.
So we have to ask ourselves: do we want to be a Michigan State, paying the price so someone else (LSU and Bama) can reap the rewards? Or do we want to be a Clemson, show a little patience, and see if he'll get the head coaching thing down?
I'm with you, a proponent of giving the man some more time.
It's unlikely. Saban handled his teams in a completely different manner. Is it a possibility? Yes, but a very small one.
I wouldn't put much stock in this player's opinion