So you're equating what Richt has done in Coral Gables in 2+ seasons to what Golden had done in the same amount of time? Yeah that's spot on for sure, bud.
No - I'm equating my superior ability to see patterns. Quickly.
My name's not bud, and I'm sure as **** not your bud - so let's get that one out of the way.
Some folks have tendencies. The way they approach a problem. Some are very systematic - which can be a really good approach - except when they're excessively rigid in their approach to implementing their systems.
Others are highly flexible - quick to adapt to conditions and situations as the need arises. They believe in order and a systemic approach - right up until that approach isn't providing the desired results - and then have the ability to "change horses in the middle of the stream" or alter their trajectory as maybe a constantly evolving situation requires.
Both have their benefits - but there's not a single benefit in maintaining a rigid approach to your task. Golden was rigid - he and those with him - and it was his Achilles Heel.
RIcht is rigid - not able - or maybe willing - to quickly adapt to rapidly changing conditions.
Rigidity disables flexibility - they are antithetical to each other.
We've seen two years of rigidity, and going into the third year - it's more of the same. For a person who relies on his rigid, systematic approach, they'll only try to turn to some flexibility as disaster approaches - and by then it's usually a bit late - and - as a more desperate flexibility - frequently ineffective.
Everyone in the free world knows that you never hire family - unless it's a family owned business. Never. So why in Hades would Richt do this? I appreciate that he's family oriented and all, but Richt made it on his own - and the hardest thing to do is to compel your offspring to make it on their own. That situation is a mistake. A stubborn mistake.
I like Richt - but he's a rigid personality - what you saw yesterday is what you'll see today - and again tomorrow. That's great if you're a watchman - as you're stability is required - but he needs to Head Coach - for stability - but turn over his Offense and Defense to more energetic, creative, and flexible, hungry men with a fire in their gut to succeed.
Two more years of rigidity is just going to be a bit painful. Only to end up with the same solution -