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[QUOTE="kcsu, post: 4151141, member: 528"]
JW is going to weigh lots of factors. One major factor is continuity. 50 years' worth.  
There are not sure things when it comes to coaches. We could hire Oats and given SUs private school environment vs Buffalo and Alabama the restrictions could cause him to fail. Look at the situation at Louisville, Or the Loyola coach at Oklahoma. There are dozens of examples in every sport that previous success doesn't always equate to future success. Basically, it's an educated guess.

That is why storied programs that are not in trouble with often keep the transition from a legendary coach in house.  It's the safest transition. Why?  Because if SU were to hire Red, Gmac or Hop they don't burn 50 years of relationships. 2 or 3 years later if one of those guys doesn't do well you go out and find someone outside of the program.

Personally, i hope that one of the three gets the job as i do believe that is the best chance of SU coming back quickly. If we hire and outsider and it doesn't work out than what? A revolving door. 
I have no idea what JW is thinking but i do believe this train of thought will be strongly considered.
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