[Goose]

That was me, on this board.  There are positives and negatives about a "conservative" approach to coaching. A team consistently changing offenses to the latest fad might never establish a rhythm or learn the offensive system.  A QB consistently worried about getting yanked after a bad game might have trouble getting into the grove.  A recruiting approach that throws everything against the wall to see what sticks might not be very effective.  There are downsides of being conservative as well, and I think we are seeing them.


BC

I agree that Shaw is "conservative" but I am certain that many on this board ignore the fact that many of their suggestions are impossible to reliably implement even if Shaw were so inclined. Sure, he could go out and hire some great assistants. So could every other coach in the country. The problem is that identifying who is good and who is blowing smoke isn't easy. Just look at Musgrave at Kal. A good hire or a bad hire? Better than Tavita or worse? Now go read Bear Growls and answer the question. Life is simple when you just set the mass of the elephant to zero and get on with it.

[Goose]

That was me, on this board.  There are positives and negatives about a "conservative" approach to coaching. A team consistently changing offenses to the latest fad might never establish a rhythm or learn the offensive system.  A QB consistently worried about getting yanked after a bad game might have trouble getting into the grove.  A recruiting approach that throws everything against the wall to see what sticks might not be very effective.  There are downsides of being conservative as well, and I think we are seeing them.


BC

I agree that Shaw is "conservative" but I am certain that many on this board ignore the fact that many of their suggestions are impossible to reliably implement even if Shaw were so inclined. Sure, he could go out and hire some great assistants. So could every other coach in the country. The problem is that identifying who is good and who is blowing smoke isn't easy. Just look at Musgrave at Kal. A good hire or a bad hire? Better than Tavita or worse? Now go read Bear Growls and answer the question. Life is simple when you just set the mass of the elephant to zero and get on with it.