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Message: [QUOTE="ForCuseSake, post: 2974423, member: 266"] Purdue and Zona are examples of the legend sticking around too long and damaging the program - both left under NCAA violations. Crum was forced out by Jurich specifically to bring in Pitino (and Pitino's tenure ended under NCAA violations). I wouldn't call any of the scenarios above a smooth transition and I hope that's not how things go for SU. Judd Heathcote fought for Izzo to get the job and they're lucky he was right. I can't imagine this place if JB hand-picked his successor (e.g Autry) and he has a few losing seasons. I don't think it's impossible to replace the legend. I think it's extremely difficult and that the odds are low JB's replacement maintains the level of success the fanbase wants. UNC and KU are a level above so I don't put much stock in their examples either way (Smith to Guthridge to Doherty to Roy/Brown to Roy to Self). Edit - Brown left KU amid NCAA violations too. ;) [/QUOTE]