You missed the point Dypshyt.
Howard failed as a NFL HC (4-13 before being fired by the Colts). His offense for the Dolphins was run, run and run again. Griese hardly threw the ball. Don Shula has something to say say about that. Howard was also OC for Bear Bryant. Same thing.
Howard’s innovation was running a pro-style offense. He wasn’t the first to do so in college, probably, but built the team in that image. He also drew up the famous ‘State of Miami’ recruiting demarcation line. Lou Saban started it with some top recruits, and Howard took it to another level.
JJ innovation was to play faster, smaller defenses that ate up the slow, plodding offenses of the time. He started this a Pittsburgh as DC (with Hugh Green). His record at Oklahoma State was average but didn’t have the athletes to compete with Oklahoma and Nebraska. At Miami he had access a full complement of athletes to make it work and dominate.
Erickson revamped the offense to his unique, one-back scheme, and kept the style of defense. The offense was a great success. He was an excellent gameday coach, poor at recruiting and player discipline. He proved to be unsustainable with NCAA issues.
All three were innovators.
Miami needs this type of smart thinking. I think Kendall Briles could be such a HC. Is there a risk? Sure. There are no guarantees.
Now, go back and post how the BOT hates football because they won’t hire away Bill Belichick or Nick Saban.