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Key negative recruited Tech while at UCF. He's not going to work for/with CPJ.
I know there was a particular instance of Key 'negative recruiting' GT. So, maybe CPJ would hold a grudge and refuse to bring him in. But, if we're going to disqualify anyone who has ever 'negative recruited' against us. We're disqualifying the vast majority of coaches with experience in college in the South East in the last 10 years... Also, I'd like to see us bring in Key, because I think he's a good resource. But that's not a prediction. I don't think it's likely.
We will also not hire as head coach someone who's not a proven winner as a head coach or proven game-changer as coordinator. Our next hire will be someone who has demonstrated the ability to do more (on field success) with less (player talent on paper).
If we're filling an open job, I agree that's what we'd want. But, given TStan's history as an administrator and how he likes to run his programs. I predict he'll try to bring in some prospects for a possible internal hire. If CNW has us as a Top 40 D in two years, I think he'll at least get an interview.
Also, with our resources, brand, and support, it'll be really tough to hire a "proven winner or game changer". I hate to say it, but the truth is we're a second tier coaching job at best. No in-demand coach is going to pick us over most other P5 jobs. CPJ was a 'never-was' (at the major college level), CCG was a 'has been', O'Leary was an internal hire, Ross was a Maryland castoff. F****** B*** L**** was the only 'hot name' we've hired in a generation... we saw how that worked out.
For those unhappy with CPJ, ask yourselves about your attitude toward Richt as a coach at georgie. Some of you are on record, I think. If you thought Richt was a good coach because he could get 9-10 wins out of top5 talent, hopefully the last 3 years have shown you that you may be too shallow in your thinking.
I thought he was a good coach (Top 15) , when he was winning 10 a year consistently. I was wrong. I'll admit it.