(06-30-2020, 08:16 PM)CompSci87 Wrote: I don't think anyone is trying to criticize Muir for the number of coaches he's hired since coming to Stanford — either too few or too many. At least I hope not. I think folks were just asking if he's made good hires when a hire was needed, and Bob has made a good case in favor.
Well, since I think I am the one who first said that the number of coaching hires over 8 years doesn't seem like all that many, let me note that was meant as a compliment. Coaching stability leads to program stability, and is generally a very good thing. Mostly, I think it is an even better thing for the student-athlete experience than for the actual win-loss record.
Now, it is true that I am not certain that the number or hires is actually a relatively small number, it's just my impression - particularly given the large number of sports Stanford sponsors. Therefore, I admit it might be unwarranted praise.