I think the universal truth about coaches is they all eventually wear out their welcome. Looking at some past coaches, I think someone could do a study and find out that a coach’s first 5 years will be better than his last 5. I just looked and found out weltlich was coach of the year in the sec before coming to Texas, and was coach of the year here, the one really good year here.
Someone in AD realized those years were as good as it’s gonna get, and said goodbye.
I think UTs big mistake is not knowing when to say goodbye.
Look at Akers, was a good hire. 7 great years. I guess you blame the Georgia loss on a coach not telling players to stay away from the punt. Remember, it was the defense on the field for 4th down, because the coaches didn’t believe Georgia would punt the ball.
Blame Dodds for not saying goodbye after the Freedom Bowl massacre. Everyone in Austin knew after the freedom bowl massacre, yet he lasted 2 more years.
Can an AD help a coach become better over time? I don’t think so.