[Farm93]

I think perhaps 20 years ago, I could believe that a new coach could quickly change a program.   Opponents would have precious little film on the new scheme, and the team could get a few early wins that might lead to a 6 or 7 win season.

Now, for some programs, it is even easier to create a turnaround story.   A popular coach can get talent from JuCos and the transfer portal, perhaps with the help of NIL $$$, that wasn't possible before .  That coach might even hope that the old coach's recruits opt out to make more room for better players (see USC 2022).   That type of rapid turnaround pathway is just not available in the same way to a new Stanford football coach.

In any event, 12th place in 2023.

Maybe in 2024 Stanford will show improvement and finish in 10th place.  LOL.

[Farm93]

I think perhaps 20 years ago, I could believe that a new coach could quickly change a program.   Opponents would have precious little film on the new scheme, and the team could get a few early wins that might lead to a 6 or 7 win season.

Now, for some programs, it is even easier to create a turnaround story.   A popular coach can get talent from JuCos and the transfer portal, perhaps with the help of NIL $$$, that wasn't possible before .  That coach might even hope that the old coach's recruits opt out to make more room for better players (see USC 2022).   That type of rapid turnaround pathway is just not available in the same way to a new Stanford football coach.

In any event, 12th place in 2023.

Maybe in 2024 Stanford will show improvement and finish in 10th place.  LOL.