Changing Coaching Tenure Expectations: Strong is Perfect Fit

[Goldenheart]

From a substance perspective, I think the vast majority of UT fans know we acquitted ourselves nicely with Coach Strong. Let's talk a little about Coach Strong's age (53 Years young). 53 is exactly where we want to be, and is one of the reasons I think Strong is a better hire for Patterson than Franklin (although I think Franklin is a fine young coach that will do well) or other young coaches. I say this because I think the days of 15-20 year (or longer) college football coaches in America, much like CEOs, are fairly long since over, which diminishes the premium on getting a less experienced young coach.

The demands on college football coaches and other high-profile leaders in this country have changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and I think it will be a rarity to see the Paternos, Bowdens, or even Mack Browns much anymore, i.e. coaches that stay at the same school for a looooong time. And I for one view that as a positive development. More likely I think elite programs are looking at ideal tenures of 8-10 years for coaches, which is why Coach Strong is perfect at 53 assuming things go well. He has 10-15 years more experience than the young gun coaches, and he has plenty in the tank to see this thing through. And we all hope he does. But when that happens it will be time for some fresh ideas with a new regime (just like it was for Mack -- about 4 years ago). More frequent (not too frequent, but more frequent) regime change will be good for the program.

 

[trent1612000]

From a substance perspective, I think the vast majority of UT fans know we acquitted ourselves nicely with Coach Strong. Let's talk a little about Coach Strong's age (53 Years young). 53 is exactly where we want to be, and is one of the reasons I think Strong is a better hire for Patterson than Franklin (although I think Franklin is a fine young coach that will do well) or other young coaches. I say this because I think the days of 15-20 year (or longer) college football coaches in America, much like CEOs, are fairly long since over, which diminishes the premium on getting a less experienced young coach.
The demands on college football coaches and other high-profile leaders in this country have changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and I think it will be a rarity to see the Paternos, Bowdens, or even Mack Browns much anymore, i.e. coaches that stay at the same school for a looooong time. And I for one view that as a positive development. More likely I think elite programs are looking at ideal tenures of 8-10 years for coaches, which is why Coach Strong is perfect at 53 assuming things go well. He has 10-15 years more experience than the young gun coaches, and he has plenty in the tank to see this thing through. And we all hope he does. But when that happens it will be time for some fresh ideas with a new regime (just like it was for Mack -- about 4 years ago). More frequent (not too frequent, but more frequent) regime change will be good for the program.

Well said sir! +1

 

[Topstarr]

From a substance perspective, I think the vast majority of UT fans know we acquitted ourselves nicely with Coach Strong. Let's talk a little about Coach Strong's age (53 Years young). 53 is exactly where we want to be, and is one of the reasons I think Strong is a better hire for Patterson than Franklin (although I think Franklin is a fine young coach that will do well) or other young coaches. I say this because I think the days of 15-20 year (or longer) college football coaches in America, much like CEOs, are fairly long since over, which diminishes the premium on getting a less experienced young coach.
The demands on college football coaches and other high-profile leaders in this country have changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and I think it will be a rarity to see the Paternos, Bowdens, or even Mack Browns much anymore, i.e. coaches that stay at the same school for a looooong time. And I for one view that as a positive development. More likely I think elite programs are looking at ideal tenures of 8-10 years for coaches, which is why Coach Strong is perfect at 53 assuming things go well. He has 10-15 years more experience than the young gun coaches, and he has plenty in the tank to see this thing through. And we all hope he does. But when that happens it will be time for some fresh ideas with a new regime (just like it was for Mack -- about 4 years ago). More frequent (not too frequent, but more frequent) regime change will be good for the program.

Now this is a very well thought out reading. Thank you Goldenheart.

 

[HookemHorns]

From a substance perspective, I think the vast majority of UT fans know we acquitted ourselves nicely with Coach Strong. Let's talk a little about Coach Strong's age (53 Years young). 53 is exactly where we want to be, and is one of the reasons I think Strong is a better hire for Patterson than Franklin (although I think Franklin is a fine young coach that will do well) or other young coaches. I say this because I think the days of 15-20 year (or longer) college football coaches in America, much like CEOs, are fairly long since over, which diminishes the premium on getting a less experienced young coach.
The demands on college football coaches and other high-profile leaders in this country have changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and I think it will be a rarity to see the Paternos, Bowdens, or even Mack Browns much anymore, i.e. coaches that stay at the same school for a looooong time. And I for one view that as a positive development. More likely I think elite programs are looking at ideal tenures of 8-10 years for coaches, which is why Coach Strong is perfect at 53 assuming things go well. He has 10-15 years more experience than the young gun coaches, and he has plenty in the tank to see this thing through. And we all hope he does. But when that happens it will be time for some fresh ideas with a new regime (just like it was for Mack -- about 4 years ago). More frequent (not too frequent, but more frequent) regime change will be good for the program.

I have always thought this to be true. It became clear to me with the paterno scandal. He was so entrenched he did not know that his ideas were old, stale, and innappropriate when it came to handling the Sandusky tragedy.