re: What is/was the alternative on offense?

I'm not sure why there's so much angst about Spurrier here.

First, he's in the building. Anyone that doesn't think the thought has passed through Strickland's mind is kidding himself.

Second, coming back has done nothing to tarnish the reputation of Snyder at Kansas St. In fact, his reputation has gotten even better.

Third, can anyone honestly say that back in 2001 you thought to yourself, "Self, I hope that bastard Spurrier leaves, I'd much rather him retire from coaching at another school rather than retire from UF."?

Fourth, would it really be a bad thing if he came back and there was a coach-in-waiting or some other mechanism set up? It worked pretty good for FSU in their transition from Bowden to Fisher.

I'm not saying this is the ultimate criteria, but it would be quite hilarious to see UGA, UT, and every other school in the East go ahead and write off their 2017 season if Spurrier came back. They would roll over and submit before the SEC meetings in Destin.