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I again think you're confusing Oregon's previous hires as desperation moves vs clear alignment across their decision makers that "x guy" is the right one. Chip Kelly was promoted from OC to continue the success that Bellotti saw. Helfrich was promoted from OC to continue the success that Chip...

Taggart wasn't hired because they had no other options and were turned down by everybody. Taggert had a decent reputation back then and was hot off a 10-2 season at USF. Obviously he's trash now but back then it was a hire that they felt was the right one. You're also confusing Miami...

In Helfrich's first 3 season he was 33-8. He also played in the National Championship in year two. In season 4 Helfrich went 4-8. Helfrich was immediately fired after that season. What does that tell you? That Oregon is dead serious about their program and takes accountability seriously. Yeah...

I think the big factor here is the fact that if successful (BIG IF) then we could be looking at our coach for the next few decades. So the opportunity cost is potentially worth it. You pay the big bucks now to secure a guy that will probably never leave unless the NFL comes calling in which case...