[SamuelMcF]

I wonder what makes the 10 mentioned in the tweet "bold" hires but Edwards not. Somehow I suspect the basis for the list wasn't boldness (whether meant literally or sarcastically), but simply whether the newly hired coach hasn't won against FBS competition yet.

Other P5 head coaches hired from another school last cycle (i.e. not promoted from within - this is what I will call a "bold" hire):
Herm Edwards, ASU: 2-0 vs FBS
Joe Moorehead, Mississippi State: 1-0 vs FBS
Jonathan Smith, Oregon State: 0-1 vs FBS

So overall, the entire group is 3-11 vs FBS competition, with all 3 wins coming from just 2 of the 11 coaches. Still bad.

[SamuelMcF]

I wonder what makes the 10 mentioned in the tweet "bold" hires but Edwards not. Somehow I suspect the basis for the list wasn't boldness (whether meant literally or sarcastically), but simply whether the newly hired coach hasn't won against FBS competition yet.

Other P5 head coaches hired from another school last cycle (i.e. not promoted from within - this is what I will call a "bold" hire):
Herm Edwards, ASU: 2-0 vs FBS
Joe Moorehead, Mississippi State: 1-0 vs FBS
Jonathan Smith, Oregon State: 0-1 vs FBS

So overall, the entire group is 3-11 vs FBS competition, with all 3 wins coming from just 2 of the 11 coaches. Still bad.