And of course the speculation begins that we will lose yet another coach to Michigan.
Seeing as how the defense exceeded expectations about as much as the offense failed to live up to its potential, I wouldn't be surprised if Rod or some other HC somewhere tries to steal Casteel. Furthermore- the solidness of Casteel's performance is without a doubt the single brightest spot in our current coaching regime. For the time being, I'm opposed to the efforts to dump Stew simply because having to rebuild with all new coaches, on both sides of the ball, has an even worse probability of recapturing the success of the Rod years than sticking with what we've got and trying to see it through.
But if Casteel goes, the source of our greatest strength becomes yet another void, and at that point we should just blow the whole damn thing up if our administration has any sense. Dealing with the negative momentum of this past year on offense, and having to start anew on defense equals something in the 4 to 6 win range most likely barring any improbable stroke of luck in whatever mediocre hire would replace Casteel. At that point, just hire the guy from Buffalo to replace Stew and wait/hope for the results of his increased upside a few years down the road.
Thoughts on this situation, fellow readers?
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Though I've been disappointed w/ Stewart on many levels, I'm opposed to getting rid of him at this point regardless of Casteel's situation. They deserve at least another season to show their abilities. I would hope that as the assistant coaches are supposedly paid very well at WVU, we would have a good chance of keeping him here unless he too is concerned w/ the ability of the current staff. I think Auburn royally screwed up by not hiring Turner Gill and if we were to decide to part ways w/ Stewart after next season, his resume thus far is very impressive and I would be happy w/ that choice. Butch Jones would likely also be available in the very near future.
I am on the Turner Gill bandwagon as well... However Stewart is going nowhere!!! All good points were made with regard to Jeff Casteel however I don't think he is going anywhere either. I think that though Michigan is looking to install a 3 3 5 (according to the message board maniacs) I am pretty certain that if Coach Casty wanted to abandon ship last he would have done so last year. Anyway, I hope that we aren't completely done at the top of the Big East heap but I must say that cautious optimism is the best that can be expected from me.
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