nwFL Griz
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Butch and Herman are my two choices. That doesn't mean Butch is some god like some are trying to make him. The sentiment that other schools would be or should be fearful of a guy who hasn't coached in 5 years and did a mediocre job at his last stint is delusional. He is a solid hire with many question marks. Sorry if that offends the Butch is Gawd Brigade.No one in all of college football would care if we hired Butch again. You guys live in your own world.
Everyone in college football would be terrified if we hired Chip Kelly or Gary Patterson
Everyone in the ACC would be terrified if we hired Rich Rod, Herman, Fuente or Strong(he's not on my list but I think he's still well thought of)
Different coaches elicit different reactions. A Butch hire whether you like it or not would barely move the needle
The reaction will be: "Lmfao, UM stays living in the past"
Who would you hire if not Butch?
Ultimately, you have to be able to coach the players you recruit. F A G couldn't do it, and I am not 100% convinced that Butch can do it at this point in his career. Would I be ****ed if UM hires Butch? **** no! I can live with Butch if we strike out on other candidates who are better coaches than Butch. I just don't want to see UM hire Cristobal, Chud, Schiano or Trestman.
As Friendchise has said, UM needs to identify top coaches and have them decline the job. If that happens, then, by all means, hire Butch.
This is where I have a problem. The idea that he is the best-worst option is offensive. I personally think he is the best fit, at this time, and prefer him over any name you can come up with. I would not be upset, if he is passed over, for some else (except Mario, Chud, Schiano).