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The idea suggests that building a roster of star players might be more meaningful than changing coaches, especially if the coach’s inability to win big games is primarily due to a lack of superior talent. Franklin’s firing underscores a recurring theme: coaching hires are often made on the expectation that new leadership will deliver a breakthrough, but sometimes, talent deficits are the real obstacle.
The Myth of Experience Versus Fertility of Opportunity
Another critical insight is whether previous head coaching experience is necessary for success or if talented coordinators can step in directly. The conversation points out that coaches like Kirby Smart and Marcus Freeman had little to no head coaching experience before leading their teams to national prominence.