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MikeWaters · 12-07-2015, 07:18 PM

Instead of being a successful coach who places assistants into better jobs across the country, Bronco's tree is one of burned branches, i.e. guys that Bronco fired. Which indicates an unstable, not very successful program that is not meeting expectations.

Everyone talks about how loyal Bronco is. Or rather, he tries to portray himself that way. But I think the record very clearly shows that when Bronco didn't feel the results were good enough, he had no problem showing people the door. And he wouldn't be the only coach. This happens all the time.

But the successful ones--they groom guys who go on and take other jobs. Or at least keep their jobs. Or failing that, remain in coaching somewhere.

I think Bronco overall did a good job. Not a great job. I don't think he maximized his resources. I think he did a good job with those resources. But I think the ceiling for this program is higher. And it starts with improved recruiting.

ChinoCoug · 12-07-2015, 08:55 PM

He outplaced himself!!! Power 5, academically-reputable program.

ChinoCoug · 12-10-2015, 03:18 AM

Looks like his entire staff is now Power 5. He even brought Howell along. Didn't want to hurt his feelings. There's your coaching tree.

MikeWaters · 12-10-2015, 09:30 PM

that's not a coaching tree. That's his current staff.

If Anae or another coach were to become the HC at BYU, then that would indicate growth of his tree.

12-07-2015, 07:18 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Bronco's coaching tree Instead of being a successful coach who places assistants into better jobs across the country, Bronco's tree is one of burned branches, i.e. guys that Bronco fired. Which indicates an unstable, not very successful program that is not meeting expectations. Everyone talks about how loyal Bronco is. Or rather, he tries to portray himself that way. But I think the record very clearly shows that when Bronco didn't feel the results were good enough, he had no problem showing people the door. And he wouldn't be the only coach. This happens all the time. But the successful ones--they groom guys who go on and take other jobs. Or at least keep their jobs. Or failing that, remain in coaching somewhere. I think Bronco overall did a good job. Not a great job. I don't think he maximized his resources. I think he did a good job with those resources. But I think the ceiling for this program is higher. And it starts with improved recruiting.

12-07-2015, 08:55 PM	#2
ChinoCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NOVA Posts: 3,005	He outplaced himself!!! Power 5, academically-reputable program.

12-10-2015, 03:18 AM	#3
ChinoCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NOVA Posts: 3,005	Looks like his entire staff is now Power 5. He even brought Howell along. Didn't want to hurt his feelings. There's your coaching tree.

12-10-2015, 09:30 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	that's not a coaching tree. That's his current staff. If Anae or another coach were to become the HC at BYU, then that would indicate growth of his tree.