Ross Bjork has a tough decision to make this month. And he will have to look at variables for each candidate that are far more damning than wins and losses and how well you can run a room full of boosters. There are recruiting concerns, temperament when surrounded by the big wigs, age, and how well you can put together a staff.
But there are a few variables that are quite simple when deciding on a coach. And that’s taking a look at where their defenses and offenses rank. Recruiting and staff makeup is all well and good, but at the end of the day it comes down to how well you perform on the field.