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[QUOTE="Jake, post: 5360318, member: 86"]
I would argue that to have instant success you need someone who brings NIL $ money with him like Fran.

I know people want to think that Fran motivated all these SU donors who were sitting by just waiting for the right coach to shower with millions, but that’s not how it works.  Fran brought his own money tree that had enough IOUs on it to get his program kick started. I’m not sure how many are left on the tree.  You aren’t the top recruiter in all of college football because you’re a loveable guy.  It’s because you’re a dog with backers.

You accrue chits along the way for your shot.  He got his shot and cashed in a lot.  Now that the embers are lit, he’s got to build off that momentum.

I don’t want to bank on the next guy motivating donors.  I want him to walk in with a bag full of sure things that in turn will motivate donors after success. The “belief without evidence” path is nearly impossible.

If Red doesn’t make it, I want a guy who’s a recruiting dog,who can put together a staff.
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