After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

I agree with you. My only concern is the majority of all of that was before NIL. It’s a whole different game now. If anyone can figure it out it would be him but time will tell.

I'm like an airplane circling around the airport waiting for the clouds to dissipate. I want to see it before I get too excited.

It is very probably true that Utah State and Bronco Mendenhall still have a few things to learn in the era of NIL.

I would rather have a coach that might still be learning a thing or two about the ins and outs of NIL, but already really knows how to coach College Football and win a lot of games in the State of Utah and in the PAC geographic footprint with:

A. A lot of Utah/Idaho/Wyo kids,
B. A lot of LDS Missionary Program players,
C. Plenty of Polynesian Players especially in the trenches,
D. and with players that will commit to being part of a Bronco Mendenhall program.
- High Character
- Massive Work Ethic
- Extreme Conditioning/Training

It may be something where the we are not playing for a PAC12 Conference Title immediately, but I have a lot of confidence that we will get there in a season or two as Bronco works to establish a winning/accountable culture.

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

Considering he coached at Virginia and New Mexico that's not terrible. Context matters.

The fact of the matter is that he outperformed both his predecessors at both schools and his successor at Virginia.

I think we'll have consistent 8-9 win seasons with him as our coach.

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

Certainly noteworthy, but somewhat out of context relative to where both programs were previously IMO. I appreciate your input dyedblue.

There was a sign in the Merrill Library that I remember when I attended USU, that said something along the lines of, 'with all thy learning, get understanding'. I think it's from Proverbs, but not sure as I type this.

Bronco is NOT your normal HC. It may be helpful to take a step back and get to understand him as to what makes him who he is beyond just wins and losses.

Here's a one hour interview Bronco conducted about six months ago while still at NM. I think it sheds light into what may have transpired during his interview with DS. Personally, I find it refreshing, but understand others may not.

https://x.com/ThadWells/status/1881773602804236298?s=19

I have not been high on Bronco at all, I have major concerns about Howell, and I cant stand Jan J.
I recently started rewatching Ted Lasso though and there is a part when everyone is calling Ted a "Wanker" and the bartender tells everyone to "give him a chance", so I am trying hard to find things to appreciate.
I do like this video that I found about how he ran things at Virginia and it does seem like he has the right attitude about building young men and really caring about his players. It really is a great approach and one that I think could work really well at a special place like USU. I hope it works out.

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A very frightening reality is that far too few college football coaches actually really give 2 hoots about the young men in their program.

I am hopeful that BM is seasoned and experienced enough and has made enough money in his career that he has moved beyond just seeking his next big payday.

For so many college Football and Basketball coaches, as soon as an opportunity for a big payday comes along, the conversation simply shifts to their buyout and as GA instructed us, "away we go".

ag4fr wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:39 am

A very frightening reality is that far too few college football coaches actually really give 2 hoots about the young men in their program.

I am hopeful that BM is seasoned and experienced enough and has made enough money in his career that he has moved beyond just seeking his next big payday.

For so many college Football and Basketball coaches, as soon as an opportunity for a big payday comes along, the conversation simply shifts to their buyout and as GA instructed us, "away we go".

BM is getting a solid 2M per year.

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

To say Bronco was 1-2 in bowl games his last 7 seasons, while accurate, is a bit misleading. He brought UVA to bowl eligibility the last 5 of his 6 seasons there. The Cavaliers declined to participate in bowl games his final 2 seasons for reasons associated with Covid.

Virginia participated in 1 bowl game in the 8 seasons prior to his arrival and have not been to one since his departure. Mendenhall was unquestionably successful in Charlottesville.

ag4fr wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:39 am

A very frightening reality is that far too few college football coaches actually really give 2 hoots about the young men in their program.

I am hopeful that BM is seasoned and experienced enough and has made enough money in his career that he has moved beyond just seeking his next big payday.

For so many college Football and Basketball coaches, as soon as an opportunity for a big payday comes along, the conversation simply shifts to their buyout and as GA instructed us, "away we go".

a well-seasoned BM is always nice

CaptainChaos wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 9:42 am

I have not been high on Bronco at all, I have major concerns about Howell, and I cant stand Jan J.
I recently started rewatching Ted Lasso though and there is a part when everyone is calling Ted a "Wanker" and the bartender tells everyone to "give him a chance", so I am trying hard to find things to appreciate.
I do like this video that I found about how he ran things at Virginia and it does seem like he has the right attitude about building young men and really caring about his players. It really is a great approach and one that I think could work really well at a special place like USU. I hope it works out.

I'm very curious what property he ends up purchasing in the valley. Assume it's a process that could go a while, but anybody in the know, spill the beans.

With so much of the crucial recruiting season being mid January, his horse riding method could face some serious problems.

Kurt Russell

TrueAG wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 2:05 pm

Who plays Bronco in the Disney Movie?

Dennis Quaid.

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:26 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A 7 year look is a pretty good sa mple size IMO. My take is that If you are gong to remove the low year, you have to remove the high year as well. Will Aggie fans be happy if over the next 6 years he has two winning seasons? And I dont think he made New Mexico that much better. For starters, they should have never beaten us which means he stays at 4 wins.

Obviously you can spin this multiple ways. I hope the people who are positive are right but I dont see the evidence. When he talks about following his process it puzzles me because it doesn't seem that his process is working.

gomretat wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 3:50 pm

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:26 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A 7 year look is a pretty good sa mple size IMO. My take is that If you are gong to remove the low year, you have to remove the high year as well. Will Aggie fans be happy if over the next 6 years he has two winning seasons? And I dont think he made New Mexico that much better. For starters, they should have never beaten us which means he stays at 4 wins.

Obviously you can spin this multiple ways. I hope the people who are positive are right but I dont see the evidence. When he talks about following his process it puzzles me because it doesn't seem that his process is working.

If New Mexico had any FCS school not named Montana State on the schedule, they would have been in a bowl game.

NVAggie wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 4:12 pm

I'm like an airplane circling around the airport waiting for the clouds to dissipate. I want to see it before I get too excited.

I'm like a squirrel trying to cross a road with a car coming - frantic and indecisive.

aggies22 wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 2:58 pm

TrueAG wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 2:05 pm

Who plays Bronco in the Disney Movie?

Dennis Quaid.

I was thinking Randy Quaid

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 3:56 pm

gomretat wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 3:50 pm

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:26 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A 7 year look is a pretty good sa mple size IMO. My take is that If you are gong to remove the low year, you have to remove the high year as well. Will Aggie fans be happy if over the next 6 years he has two winning seasons? And I dont think he made New Mexico that much better. For starters, they should have never beaten us which means he stays at 4 wins.

Obviously you can spin this multiple ways. I hope the people who are positive are right but I dont see the evidence. When he talks about following his process it puzzles me because it doesn't seem that his process is working.

If New Mexico had any FCS school not named Montana State on the schedule, they would have been in a bowl game.

They almost won the Montana State game as well. Montana State would probably have finished 3rd in the MWC last year behind UNLV and Boise.

Aggie84025 wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:03 pm

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 3:56 pm

gomretat wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 3:50 pm

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:26 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A 7 year look is a pretty good sa mple size IMO. My take is that If you are gong to remove the low year, you have to remove the high year as well. Will Aggie fans be happy if over the next 6 years he has two winning seasons? And I dont think he made New Mexico that much better. For starters, they should have never beaten us which means he stays at 4 wins.

Obviously you can spin this multiple ways. I hope the people who are positive are right but I dont see the evidence. When he talks about following his process it puzzles me because it doesn't seem that his process is working.

If New Mexico had any FCS school not named Montana State on the schedule, they would have been in a bowl game.

They almost won the Montana State game as well. Montana State would probably have finished 3rd in the MWC last year behind UNLV and Boise.

This is true. Montana State was very good.

I believe Bronco will connect well here and we will be happy we hired him.

If he flops and his staff does not perform well here, that would put him in a category with just about every other coach we have hired in my adult lifetime. So I don't really lose much sleep about it.

.

TrueAG wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 2:51 pm

Matt Damon Stars in "Bronco Busters" a heartwarming story of a coach, a horse, unwanted players and the Potato Bowl!

As the coach, or the horse? Or both, a la Tom Hanks?

AGinNEIowa wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 12:11 pm

ag4fr wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:39 am

A very frightening reality is that far too few college football coaches actually really give 2 hoots about the young men in their program.

I am hopeful that BM is seasoned and experienced enough and has made enough money in his career that he has moved beyond just seeking his next big payday.

For so many college Football and Basketball coaches, as soon as an opportunity for a big payday comes along, the conversation simply shifts to their buyout and as GA instructed us, "away we go".

a well-seasoned BM is always nice

Redolent with spices...

ag4fr wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 4:51 pm

It is very probably true that Utah State and Bronco Mendenhall still have a few things to learn in the era of NIL.

I would rather have a coach that might still be learning a thing or two about the ins and outs of NIL, but already really knows how to coach College Football and win a lot of games in the State of Utah and in the PAC geographic footprint with:

A. A lot of Utah/Idaho/Wyo kids,
B. A lot of LDS Missionary Program players,
C. Plenty of Polynesian Players especially in the trenches,
D. and with players that will commit to being part of a Bronco Mendenhall program.
- High Character
- Massive Work Ethic
- Extreme Conditioning/Training

It may be something where the we are not playing for a PAC12 Conference Title immediately, but I have a lot of confidence that we will get there in a season or two as Bronco works to establish a winning/accountable culture.

USU's coaching staff has already been making the rounds at all of the big boy high schools in the state. I have firsthand knowledge of this.

gomretat wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 3:50 pm

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:26 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A 7 year look is a pretty good sa mple size IMO. My take is that If you are gong to remove the low year, you have to remove the high year as well. Will Aggie fans be happy if over the next 6 years he has two winning seasons? And I dont think he made New Mexico that much better. For starters, they should have never beaten us which means he stays at 4 wins.

Obviously you can spin this multiple ways. I hope the people who are positive are right but I dont see the evidence. When he talks about following his process it puzzles me because it doesn't seem that his process is working.

In Nick Saban's first year at Alabama, he finished 6-6 with a loss to Louisiana-Monroe. I don't think it's unreasonable to give less weight to a coach's first year on the job when evaluating their resume. UVA has gone to two bowl games in the last 20 years when someone other than BM was coaching them. He took them to the Orange Bowl. His win-loss record wasn't amazing, but UVA is not Ohio State.

In 2000 Mick Dennehy went 5-6 for his first year.

WAaggieFan wrote: ↑

January 27th, 2025, 6:32 pm

In 2000 Mick Dennehy went 5-6 for his first year.

And then we went to independent hell only to end up in Sun Belt outer darkness. The completely opposite situation today.

AngusAg wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 8:04 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

Certainly noteworthy, but somewhat out of context relative to where both programs were previously IMO. I appreciate your input dyedblue.

There was a sign in the Merrill Library that I remember when I attended USU, that said something along the lines of, 'with all thy learning, get understanding'. I think it's from Proverbs, but not sure as I type this.

Bronco is NOT your normal HC. It may be helpful to take a step back and get to understand him as to what makes him who he is beyond just wins and losses.

Here's a one hour interview Bronco conducted about six months ago while still at NM. I think it sheds light into what may have transpired during his interview with DS. Personally, I find it refreshing, but understand others may not.

https://x.com/ThadWells/status/1881773602804236298?s=19

The saying as you walked into the old Library was "With all they getting, get understanding." It is from Proverbs in the Bible.

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:26 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A coach's overall record is often a data point that often doesn't hold a lot of meaning without additional context. Consider that GA 1.0's record was 26-24, but he is considered to have been a very successful coach for USU during this time even though his overall W-L record is fairly meh.

An important point of context when a coach takes over for a previously fired coach is how was the team in year two versus the two prior years and then again in year three. If there is improvement over those three years, the W-L record those first couple of years is often discounted since the coach was often fixing the reasons the prior coach was fired.

I think Bronco's overall body of work shows he is a good coach and he can be successful. I'm in a wait-and-see mode on whether his approach will work in the current college football landscape.

bwcrc wrote: ↑

January 28th, 2025, 8:33 am

SLB wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 11:26 am

dyedblue wrote: ↑

January 23rd, 2025, 4:21 am

AggieUprising50 wrote: ↑

January 22nd, 2025, 3:05 pm

After listening to the interview, I have more trust in his approach.

The fact of the matter is that throughout Bronco's career, he has had multiple 10 win seasons, he's won conference championships, reached the Orange bowl with Virginia (a bottom dweller of the ACC), has overperformed each one of his predecessors, has had multiple players drafted to the NFL (including a top 5 pick), and yes, even a couple of those seasons where he didn't get the results he desired.

So, when he says he has a clear idea of what type of characteristics players need to have to build a successful team, I'm going to trust him on that.

Since leaving BYU, he is 41-45 and 1-2 in bowl games in 7 seasons.

If you remove year 1 of UVA, it is 39-35.
I would add that those 6 seasons for UVA and New Mexico were their best seasons at those schools in a long time.
Even BYU was a losing school before Mendenhall took over

A coach's overall record is often a data point that often doesn't hold a lot of meaning without additional context. Consider that GA 1.0's record was 26-24, but he is considered to have been a very successful coach for USU during this time even though his overall W-L record is fairly meh.

An important point of context when a coach takes over for a previously fired coach is how was the team in year two versus the two prior years and then again in year three. If there is improvement over those three years, the W-L record those first couple of years is often discounted since the coach was often fixing the reasons the prior coach was fired.

I think Bronco's overall body of work shows he is a good coach and he can be successful. I'm in a wait-and-see mode on whether his approach will work in the current college football landscape.

Going 4-8 in consecutive years and looking competitive doing it, including beating the Stench, was not bad, given the dumpster fire GA1.0 inherited