Quote Originally Posted by Todd4State View Post
If he really liked MSU he never would have taken the head coaching job to start with.
I see it often mentioned on this board how most coaches have a confidence/arrogance/bravado/whatever you want to call it about how they are going to succeed at the next level. It's why they take the job and it's part of what makes them successful at the current level. (See the Peter principle.)

You seem to be attributing willful harm by Arnett to State. I think his outcome could be explained by a multitude of things. I agree with basically everyone that he was in over his head. However, I think it's equally plausible that he was unaware of the practical aspects of being a head coach when he took the role and was simply not experienced enough for it. It's also equally plausible he believed he would have the intelligence/work ethic/etc to learn OTJ.

I would further add that not everyone succeeds on the first attempt but can learn the skills and succeed later. My favorite historical figure, Washington, had a disastrous turn as a soldier in the French and Indian War. More than a decade passes, and you know the rest.

Anyway, I'm pretty deep into the Heaven Hill at this point. Thanks for listening. Lol.