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Wasn't Najeh injured (out for the season) in the opener against Ohio State?

Erickson rejected USC before the Trojans hired their fourth option to replace Paul Hackett, a former NFL HC named Pete Carroll. Mike Riley also turned down USC. I’d say everything worked out for the Trojans. Carroll had a great run.

No, not really. Schnelleneberger’s deal was with Sherwood Weiser. Howard was to be part-owner, GM, and HC. When the USFL elected to play a fall schedule Weiser bailed. He and Howard parted ways. There were lawsuits and settlement involved, of course. The Washington Federals were purchased by...

Schnellenberger was not for fired for poor job performance as HC. This was a business deal falling through, before it started. Davis was fired by Browns ownership due to his losing record.

Howard won 1 National Championship as HC at The U. Paul Davis won 0 National Championships as HC at The U. Howard left UM after fulfilling his goal of winning a NC at Miami. Paul Davis quit UM with that goal his for the taking. I could care less whose story you believe as to why he left...

Yeah, and the 80s were a different era than 2000. One big difference is Howard and Johnson left after winning championships.

Same to you. I don’t think JJ would stayed longer than a few more seasons. No reason to think JJ could not have had a Saban-like run from 1989-92 or so. He might have won three titles. The NFL would have come calling, and most coaches dreams of being a HC in the NFL. Unlike Davis, Jimmy...

Butch might have won a NC or two, or maybe even three, at The U. I think he would have left for the NFL soon enough. He was an assistant on JJ’s SB teams and he would wanted the opportunity to HC in the NFL. Especially if he won championships at Miami. I do not criticize Davis for leaving. My...