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Quote: Originally Posted by P2K

I understand the whole cyclical deal. I can udnerstand having a coach that was winning, but maybe his message and his methods finally became old and worn thin with local high schools or school officials and the losing begins. But I can't tolerate stupidity and when ineptness from a coach is so blatant. And that's what is going on with Patrick Nix. Honestly, I think it's the other fans' reactions that are getting to me more than anything. Like I'm a bad fan or not a true fan because I point out stuff that isn't going on or only look at the positive.

Nothing wrong with being a realist. As bad as Notre Dame was last year, I expected more of the same this year, so I just cheer them on. Which is cool in a way, having no expectations. Not that I want that to be the case long term, but it sure makes the San Diego STate and Navy games exciting.

I look at it like this, with elite programs, you are in a win/win situation as long as you don't hit that point of no return and your team totally breaks down like a Nebraska where you weatch teams like Missouri and Kansas rise up and pass you within years of being one of the greatest football machines ever.

Its a win/win because if the current coach does bad, he'll be fired and a new one should come in with a relatively stocked cupboard and a brand name to deal with. If you win, you win.

The problem comes if you fall into mediocrity, lose the brand name, and can't recruit. I don't think Miami is to that point yet.