The numbers rank Neal Brown with his WVU predecessors
FIRST 3 SEASONS AT WVU
Neal Brown 15-16
Dana Holgorsen 21-17
Bill Stewart 27-12
Rich Rodriguez 20-17
Don Nehlen 24-12
Frank Cignetti 12-21
That makes Neal Brown the worst in MORE THAN 40 YEARS!
Even beating Kansas State, Texas and Kansas would make Neal 18-16. Still worst in more than 40 years. And 2nd worst in 55 years!
Stop with the excuses. The numbers defy your logic!
Neal Brown also inherited by far the worst situation out of all those coaches..(Talent, Experience, Schedule)
1. Starting Point in any race is a primary factor in how long it takes or where one finishes in the race
2. Strength of Schedule matters
3. How + Why you lose also matters
Wins & Losses are a dark side of the moon view of the quality in Morgantown. There are hundreds of variables when comparing coaches, and esp looking for apples to apples comparisons. Its practically impossible to compare, as each situation is unique.
1. Many here may not like to hear this, but the best coaching Ive EVER seen was Brown's 2019 season. To get that team to 5 wins was a freaking miracle, and even with great coaching still needed a few lucky breaks.
2. WVU would have likely beat Terps & FSU last year, Terps were not nearly as good last year and FSU was horrendous.
3. I dont usually like to put anything negative on any player, because EVERY player sacrifices so much time, effort, & dedication to themselves and our program, BUT..... Doege absolutely caused us to lose 3 games this year vs OU, Terps, & Texas Tech. Even the best coaches & player development in the world can only go so far... Jimmies & Joes > X's and O's.... Quality Player Development does not always produce quality player execution. At some point, no matter how well a coach develops & schemes, a player has to execute...
If we lose vs KState or Texas, I want to see a significant shift in whos getting significant reps. Greene & Crowder need to split time, unless one begins to shine... The more they learn & familiarize this year, the quicker we can shine next year..