Urban Meyer grew up in Ohio, Harbaugh went to UM, Chryst went to WI, James Franklin of PSU is from PA born and raised, and Fitzgerald had no HC experience but played at Northwestern. I mentioned Dantonio having little HC experience with barely a winning record before going to MSU. This is our conference and what matters. Other than Dantonio, those other guys had previous affiliation with sentimental reasons to go coach at those schools. The school doesn't necessarily deserve to be credited for making splash hires. And the reason for me looking strictly at our league? You win it, you have a strong chance to make the playoff. Plus a conference championship Trophy. UM & OSU & PSU can battle it out on their side for one spot in the B1G CG. While our Huskers have to battle UW & NW & Minny for the other spot. We've been close before with some talented teams. It is apparent that you can get 9-10 wins with a dysfunctional coaching staff running the show. You don't need a big name splash hire coach to get the unfinished job done.
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