Quote Originally Posted by Really Clark? View Post
Ok. 2001 Jackie won 3 games. 3. How is that the same as Dan winning 8? I agree we held on to Jackie to long. I would have been hard pressed to bring him back because I do believe in this league you ever go 3 wins or less, the likelihood of a turn around is extremely slim. Not talking about an initial build, depending on the school, but a 3 win season is very difficult to overcome after you have been at place a few years. But I also understand some at the time wanting to give him another year after 2001 because of the previous 3 years success. You also have to consider the time as well. You didn't cut coaches lose as quickly back then. And it worked, sometimes. Even today with Kirk at Iowa, he had a 4 win season in 2012. But I'm probably making the move quicker than some. But still to project holding on too long after 8 wins...that's beyond a stretch Todd.
And as I have said- because of the 8 wins it would be best for Dan to leave on his own- not be fired as some try to paint it. The point I'm trying to make is because Dan struck out I expect there to be a decline and that is likely going to eventually lead to Dan being fired and us as fans suffering. Remember Jackie won 8 games in 2000 before winning 3 in 2001- and there were cracks in the foundation in 2000 in hindsight as well.

You also have to take into account that Dan won 8 games with one of the greatest players in SEC history at QB- who won't be back next year. There is no doubt in my mind that our record would have been worse this year without Dak.