I’m thinking of guys who were promoted from losing regimes. The first season tells you a lot, actually.
Corch O - 9-4
Jimbo - 10-4, Atlantic Champs
Dabo - 9-4, Atlantic Champs
Compare to:
Shannon - 5-7
Clay Helton - 10-3
Matt Luke 6-6
Manny gets no benefit of the doubt. Part of the reason...