oh i wouldn't necessarily say that. Saban (coaching Bama now) and Weiss in his first year were very successful, right outta the chute.
Coker won a championship his first year. Urban Meyer did great his first year..... It all depends on the Talent that you were left with. In Nebraskas case the cupboard is damn near full of talent, we just need to coach it.
BTW, Potter, Simi and Suh have me excited for next years D line