re: Realistically, how big is the gap in the East?

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I'm not saying Kirby isn't a good coach. I'm just saying that recruiting classes don't necessarily equate to absolute wins on the field.

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No, but the top teams in college football remain the top teams because they consistently own the jimmies and joes battle of the equation. Talent isn’t everything but it’s proven to be most of it.

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Also, freaking Lyle Jones nearly, and should have, beat Mayfield. He also had high recruiting classes. He just choked when the opportunity to win presented itself.

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In 2015. When Baker was in his first year at OU.

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All I'm saying is Kirby needs to show it when it matters; on the field. When he does that I'll concede that UGA made the right hire to win national titles.

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He is 24-5 in his past 2 years with an SEC title, a playoff win, and a double digit average margin of victory over division opponents. I know Tennessee hasn’t had a model of success to compare to in about 20 years but I think you can go ahead and concede that Kirby was a great hire.