Regrading the wild 2021-22 coaching carousel: A for Marcus Freeman, C for Brian Kelly
Our Summary
The 2021-22 college football coaching carousel involved 29 head coaching changes, making it one of the most active periods in recent history. Of these, 21 hires initially received A-range grades from major sports media outlets. Upon reevaluation, only nine maintained an A-range grade.
Key Power 5 coaching changes included:
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Duke: Mike Elko replaced David Cutcliffe and improved the team's performance significantly, leading to a 16-9 record before moving to Texas A&M. His regrade is a B+.
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Florida: Billy Napier, initially seen as a strong hire, struggled with a 22-23 record over four years, leading to a regrade of D+.
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LSU: Brian Kelly was unable to meet high expectations despite a 34-14 record and was eventually dismissed, resulting in a regrade of C.
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Miami: Mario Cristobal brought improvements, including a 10-win
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