Now that Randy Shannon is not pictured--- Miami must make a CRITICAL choice.
Are they going to be a part of major college football or are they not?
It's as simple as that.
Miami needs to hit a home run with their next coaching hire.
This cannot be done on the cheap.
To me, the key is to tap into their NFL alumni base.
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One of the biggest sources of pride for Canes fans--- is how many former Canes are successful in the NFL.
Every Sunday--- we see players proudly throw up the "U" sign during NFL games.
And then--- in the same breath--- we're told that the school doesn't have enough money for facilities--- doesn't have enough money to pay big name coaches.
It's a bunch of bunk.
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If those NFL players are SO proud of their school--- time to put their money where their mouth is.
Take one game-check--- put it in a fund.
Guaranteed--- you'd have enough to go out and get a MONSTER coach.
Is it Jon Gruden?
I don't know.
This decision is on Kirby Hocutt.
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As for Randy, he wasn't a good football coach.
It's that simple.
On gameday, he was consistently outcoached.
His players didn't get better during their time at UM.
We don't know about him as a "recruiter" because--- once the guys got to campus they were never properly instructed.
So how can we know if they reached their ultimate potential?
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To his credit--- Randy ran a clean program.
Players were not arrested and they received their diplomas.
That's great.
But honestly--- what's the point of running a clean program if the whole sport is dirty?
College football is as corrupt as can be.
The work-force---ie the players--- aren't paid.
Meanwhile, the schools make MILLIONS going to bowl games and coaches get fat contracts.
Miami can pretend to take the high moral ground--- or they can get in the mix.
That's the decision now for the school.
Do they want to be a major program or do they want to be mired in mediocrity?
I hope they go big.
7-win seasons don't do much for me.
