I think you did it again, and by "it" I mean miss my point. At the time of the beginning of our coaching search was Muschamp high on the board or high in the minds of USC fans? No, which I agreed with you on actually. My point was that at that time there were no other coaching opportunities available, which you agreed on here

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USC was the first Power 5 job to open

The only argument that I made that was partially against yours you addressed in a reasonable manner.

Now onto the popularity, if you will, of the Muschamp to SC vs the Odom to Mizzou argument. I think that you again are right in regards to the fact that Odom was higher on Mizzou fans boards than Muschamps was on USC fans. However, I think you have shown enough intellect to allow that it isn't exactly an apples to apples comparison. Odom was on Mizzou's staff for almost his entire professional career, Muschamp has no ties to USC whatsoever. Again, I agree that Odom was higher in the eyes of Mizzou fans than Muschamp's was in USC's pre-hire, but there is definitely a reason for that which has nothing to do with HC ability.

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Posted by cardboardboxer

Member since Apr 2012

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Posted on 2/16/16 at 10:54 am to GameCocky88

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My point was that at that time there were no other coaching opportunities available, which you agreed on here

I guess my beef with that rationale is I don't see how competition could make yall the last Power 5 job to get filled, unless it was the worst Power 5 job that opened (and I don't think that was the case). I really just think your AD is over his head, the days of promoting legendary coaches is over for a reason.