I think people, and I'm not directly accusing you of this, are trying to convince themselves that Mario is the next Butch.
There are similarities, both seemingly make mistakes on gameday, but can typically recruit well enough to hide some of those gameday flaws. Both seem good at evaluations.
But I think some people are convincing themselves that Mario will build another 2001 Canes type squad and I don't think in today's college football he can build a team like that that will carry himself to a title.
I think you absolutely have to pair him with an OC that is a QB whisperer or he'll never be a true consistent playoff contender here.
That's just my opinion and I can very easily be wrong.