re: Is there any realistic scenario where we have sustained success?

the key to sustained success is to give a coach the time needed to have said sustained success. no abandoning ship/firing after a disappointing beat down to a superior team coming off a bye week. 8 or 9 wins is still very much achievable for this team. 8 wins is a solid season for us and some might say 8-10 wins is our ceiling, right now.

but if we get a coach that builds the program the right way, then strings together enough of those 8+ win seasons, well that creates new tradition and increased notoriety.

funny enough, pretty sure our current head coach is that type of head coach.