Ash has started 4-14 at Rutgers, showing steps forward on the scoreboard in his second season at the helm, culminating with his first Big Ten victory last week against Illinois to avenge a loss from 2016.
But Brohm is bucking tradition by starting 3-3 in his first season at Purdue, with a road win at Missouri, a Big Ten win against Minnesota, and three losses coming by competitive scores against Top 25 opponents.
Brohm's early success could create an expectations problem for rebuilding coaches everywhere, especially as fans and recruits look for immediate gratification in today's society.