Saban's first gig as HC at Michigan State(he coached 1 year at Toledo 9-2 before Mich St)
95'-97' 6-6 every year and lost all 3 bowl games by double digits (The Spartans were 6-6 for 3 years beforeSabans arrival)
98' 6-6 again but did beat #1 Ohio State
99' 9-2 and a Citrus bowl win against Florida
Miles first gig as HC at OSU
01' 4-7 upset of #4 Oklahoma
02' 8-5 upset of #3 Oklahoma
03' 9-4
04' 7-5
Petrino's first gig at Louisville (weak schedules)
03' 9-4
04' 11-1
05' 9-3
06' 12-1 (beat #3 WV)
In my opinion these are 3 of the top 5 coaches in the nation. Not really trying to prove anything but I do think it is interesting see what these coaches accomplished early on in their careers. Tome one thing really sticks out- beating top ranked teams.
95'-97' 6-6 every year and lost all 3 bowl games by double digits (The Spartans were 6-6 for 3 years beforeSabans arrival)
98' 6-6 again but did beat #1 Ohio State
99' 9-2 and a Citrus bowl win against Florida
Miles first gig as HC at OSU
01' 4-7 upset of #4 Oklahoma
02' 8-5 upset of #3 Oklahoma
03' 9-4
04' 7-5
Petrino's first gig at Louisville (weak schedules)
03' 9-4
04' 11-1
05' 9-3
06' 12-1 (beat #3 WV)
In my opinion these are 3 of the top 5 coaches in the nation. Not really trying to prove anything but I do think it is interesting see what these coaches accomplished early on in their careers. Tome one thing really sticks out- beating top ranked teams.