(06-25-2014 01:29 PM)BewareThePhog Wrote:  There aren't a whole lot of successful recycled coaches. Clearly Saban and Meyer have both managed to do well at multiple schools, but for the most part (and particularly when you're talking about a school like KU) I agree that you have to take the chance on identifying and hiring the right "up-and-coming" assistant. Sure, you risk losing him to a more prestigious rival if he's successful, but that's always a concern regardless of where you get a coach.

At best, what you hope for is a situation like KSU had with Bill Snyder, who is a great example of a coach who is a perfect fit for his school. Or, you can look to the example that happened in KU basketball where a relatively unknown 2nd assistant from North Carolina was able to come in and establish a consistent level of success that made the position attractive for his successor. Admittedly it helped a lot that Bill Self had KU ties, but the job was a lot more attractive in general in 2003 than it was in 1989.