He already changed his spots once. Up until 2002 he consistently went deep in all games when he had a deep roster. For example, "Big Rig" came in a third wave, not a second, and got significant minutes against opponents like a Landers led Georgia team. In 2001 he had his deepest, most talented roster of all time by his own admission, yet they under performed, and they under performed worst when they were at their deepest. In my opinion a game against Miami that year at full strength, though they won, was the lowest point in their performance that year. I recall it being part puzzling, part painful to watch. The way they played against Notre Dame later was also pretty low.
It may be just coincidence, but since then he generally has not gone as deep, even against lesser opponents. Of course, he often hasn't had the depth to work with, plus there were times circa 2001 when the team did well with a deep roster. Two highly ranked recruits and former starters, Sauer and Hansmeyer, came off the bench as seniors in 2000. Their attitude allowed a championship when a similarly stacked roster would not a year later. Who knows what is really in store for the future. He is constant about recruiting certain types of players, yet that leads to variable results due to many intangible factors, as it does for all coaches. Over all he adapts well and things work out well.
