Before the case can be made that an extraordinary college football coach should lose his job, one must first come terms with the reality that this profession is unjust and unforgiving.
That, more than anything, is why Charlie Strong will likely not be given the appropriate time to see his extensive rebuild through. Not because he hasn’t done everything asked of him when it comes to resurrecting a dormant giant. Not because he isn’t good at what he does.
But because once it turns on you—and there’s an argument to be made that Strong never had the opportunity to produce a good impression—it’s nearly impossible to escape.