Both Slick Willie and MC were in way over their heads with coaching big time college football. Yea, Oregon is not a Blue Blood but the expectations in the football world is as high for Oregon as most of the traditional blue blood schools.
Slick Willie was exposed quickly and fortunately for Oregon, his incompetence was realized at FSU. No real damage there but bruised pride and JH potential not being realized.
Cristobal's incompetence was realized in Eugene. He hurt the brand and failed to develope/utilize talent. MC's lack of ability to prepare and manage games was glaring. This sure doesn't feel like a 10 win season. His only asset was his ability to draw in the talent he failed to develope. Its almost criminal the way JH talent was squandered.
Now we sit at a cross road with Lanning. Many of us, myself included, are pumping sunshine with Lanning. Same as we did with SWT and MC. We don't really know yet though. I like the huge potential with Lanning. 3rd times a charm?!?! I just hope he can manage games and develope talent. Oregon has a ton of talent and will continue to draw talented players. Coach them up Lt. Dan.