Maybe we leave Lamont in place

[Lurker123]

A big difference with Saban, Kiffin, Meyer and Dabo is; they start with players who are already at the maximum level of talent and ability that most other programs hope to coach their players up to. Saban, et al then develop those top talented players even further and end up with elite talent.

I always find it amusing that some fans (of all teams, not just ours) assume that their coaches are going to "coach up" and "out scheme" opponents but the highly successful coaches who recruit better talent are going to sit still and not develop their players at all and aren't going to watch tape and scheme to win games. Having an elite football program requires laser focus and demand for excellence from everyone involved, from the head coach down to the trainers.

Jmo, but I dont think our fans that are talking about "coaching up" the players feel like we're going to equal the elite teams. More like beat the middling teams regularly.

 

[Piscis]

Jmo, but I dont think our fans that are talking about "coaching up" the players feel like we're going to equal the elite teams. More like beat the middling teams regularly.

I think a decent head coach would already be doing that. The talent is there to do that.

 

[Lurker123]

I think a decent head coach would already be doing that. The talent is there to do that.

Agreed. Thats what I think of when I hear we need a coach to "coach them up".

 

[3USC1801]

A big difference with Saban, Kiffin, Meyer and Dabo is; they start with players who are already at the maximum level of talent and ability that most other programs hope to coach their players up to. Saban, et al then develop those top talented players even further and end up with elite talent.

I always find it amusing that some fans (of all teams, not just ours) assume that their coaches are going to "coach up" and "out scheme" opponents but the highly successful coaches who recruit better talent are going to sit still and not develop their players at all and aren't going to watch tape and scheme to win games. Having an elite football program requires laser focus and demand for excellence from everyone involved, from the head coach down to the trainers.

It’s interesting to observe different fan bases and expectations. As frustrated as we are at not taking the next big step, there are fans of other teams who have equally frustrating scenarios.

For instance, we all know Texas is loaded with money and talent. Every year. The same type of talent that doesn’t need as much “coaching up.” They are way above USC in terms of resources.

And, Sark has been there for the same amount of time as Beamer has been here (I think). He’s had far more coaching experience than Beamer so you’d expect him to be further along. But the results are the same in one respect . . . Zero titles. Failure to take the next big step.

My point? It’s not necessarily all about resources and coaching. And to their credit, Texas has been patient with Sark considering their expectations. As I mentioned earlier, perhaps Briles and Co. will help USC take the next step. We will see.