And now the talk turns to the quality of the athletes which I did not bring up. Certainly, that isn't even a point that can be argued, the data suggests the top teams get the top talent or the other way around.
What I was stating was that there is constant clamoring for the best of, most successful, proven, use whatever term you want, in a coach and it simply will not happen. This just sets everyone up for disappointment later on. I would even go out on a limb and say that any HC will come in, hire his staff by selecting some people he knows very well, some he knows well and some come as a recommendation from that first group. Some won't work out which I expect.
Everyone was on Chins early on as his D was not good, then he had a better year last year that looked better than it was based on the prior years only to stink the field up this year. He went from cannon fodder to be fired to potential HC of our Huskers! What?
I like Mickey, I think he is great for the kids and that is where I come from a great deal having done that for many years of life in education. Does that make him a great HC? I have no clue but the two may or may not be connected. Aside from a few of the elite coaches, the proven that everyone clamors for but won't name, everyone will be a risk to a degree. How much risk do you want to take?