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Bo Ryan and Bruce Pearl has proven that it can be done. Ben McCollum from Southeast Missouri has been dominate at that level. Is there any difference than a coach that wins a title at that level vs a mid major coach who gets lucky and gets to the Elite 8.(Archie Miller)?
I believe many lower division coaches probably would do better than D1 coaches. Getting a D1 job has more to do with networking than actual coaching ability IMO.I fully agree with you, if it’s a low mid-major/mid major D1 program they’re jumping to. Both Ryan and Pearl made the jump and had success at lower level D1 (UWM) before getting the P5 job. Ken Anderson - Missouri is one example why the jump to P5 may be too big.
If I’m one of the schools in the MVC and I have a head job opening up, Ben McCollum is the first guy I call. I never understood why football programs don’t do this too, especially if you’re historically not good. Take a gamble and hire a guy a little outside the box.
Yep, I agree. I am an alumnus of Murray State. Nevertheless, it is still considered a low level D-I program (OVC program).
Bo Ryan and Bruce Pearl has proven that it can be done. Ben McCollum from Southeast Missouri has been dominate at that level. Is there any difference than a coach that wins a title at that level vs a mid major coach who gets lucky and gets to the Elite 8.(Archie Miller)?
The difference is in risk of other factors
Can you handle the increased spotlight?
Can you manage and direct increased staff (typically have to be a better delegator)
Do you know how to manage having unlimited resources at your finger tips?
Can you recruit?
That’s why many schools like to see proof in the pudding first