Wow, no, I am stating that as a fan, I am in reality and what I would want my coach to do is NOT spin how bad last year was into something that wasn't bad. IT WAS HORRIBLE! So, how would I suggest talking to a recruit coming in: My advice: state the facts that we were a program that won only two games last year. We think your talent will change this. We believe you can come in to a great challenge a wonderful opportunity and you can be recognized by having a positive impact by winning. Last year was my first year as this teams head coach. This year, I can promise you an opportunity to take the field and all you have to do is not play better than the other guy who is going after the same position but you have to play as though you OWN that spot. You do that and the job is yours. If the other guy does it better, the spot is his. Are you up for the challenge or would you rather play it safe and perhaps not even get a start at Colorado state???
And as for the ridiculousness of your idea of improvement....so I take a test, I get 2 challenges/questions out of 12 correct. I get a 16.67% and there is no curve. The year prior I got 3 out of 12 challenges/questions correct? I got a 25. The two years prior I was at 5 out of 12 That is I scored a 41.67%. I don't see this as improvement nor do I see it as a program on the rise. In fact you say we can't go much lower. Well I agree with you. However, even if we get back to 5 wins...I do not see that as a program on the rise. Yes it is an improvement but when your still failing...YOU DON'T DESERVE A TROPHY or any sort of congratulation...Hey you improved. No, you guys still lost. You want to motivate and cheer mediocrity...go ahead...let me know where you sit...cause I don't want to be anywhere near you. I don't boo the teams I am a fan of...I give them silence. I don't say well look where you have been, your doing great compared to that. When they are out of the mud/, then I will say they are on the rise. Going from an F to an F+ is still a failure and neither one looks good. And even if they improve for one season, to say they are on the rise...I think you need more than one upward data point. Lets say they win 5 games this year...great, they improved but still failed but then next year lets say they win only 4...the previous year will be labeled a fluke at 5 wins. I believe in one step at a time...but I would rather walk softly and carry a big stick than brag loudly about how big my twig is!
And, I would rather keep silent about the small progress we may make and allow my voice to be saved for when the team shows true success.
