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I think we're seeing the disappearance of some venerable WCBB programs, and the emergence of others to take their place. As mentioned elsewhere, I can't see Holly Wharlick surviving past the end of the (no post season) season at Tennessee. After today's loss to Maryland, C. Vivian Stringer's Rutgers team is just 16-12, and has now lost 7 of its last 11 games. And Sylvia Hatchell's UNC team now features a losing record: 14-15.
Wharlick has no cavalry coming to the rescue from the high school ranks. Recruits are similarly not on the horizon for Rutgers and Carolina. So it could be the end for all three coaches.
Taking their places, IMO, are Louisville, South Carolina, and Notre Dame. ND has garnered more top recruits, and gone further into the NCAA (five straight FF's) the past five years than they ever have under McGraw. Is it any wonder that ND's success is the direct result of the sinking of those other programs? Louisville, with a roster without a single senior, has now won 18 of their last 19 games, and appear set to challenge for a NCAA championship next year, and perhaps make a run at the FF this year.
Do I have this right? Can UT, UNC, and Rutgers come back? Can their coaches return next season after such disappointing seasons?
Wharlick has no cavalry coming to the rescue from the high school ranks. Recruits are similarly not on the horizon for Rutgers and Carolina. So it could be the end for all three coaches.
Taking their places, IMO, are Louisville, South Carolina, and Notre Dame. ND has garnered more top recruits, and gone further into the NCAA (five straight FF's) the past five years than they ever have under McGraw. Is it any wonder that ND's success is the direct result of the sinking of those other programs? Louisville, with a roster without a single senior, has now won 18 of their last 19 games, and appear set to challenge for a NCAA championship next year, and perhaps make a run at the FF this year.
Do I have this right? Can UT, UNC, and Rutgers come back? Can their coaches return next season after such disappointing seasons?