What are most most important factors for an AD considering a coaching change? (McMurphy on Facebook)

[huskymedic]

>>Here is how the 40 ADs voted, from their most-to-least significant factors. I assigned points for each factor based on how the AD ranked it (10 for most significant, 9 for next significant, etc.)

1. Win-loss record (on 40 of 40 ballots) 380 points
2. Recruiting (34 of 40) 278 points
3. Fan unrest/attendance (32 of 40) 232 points
4. Coaching staff buyout (30 of 40) 226 points
5. Conference titles won (28 of 40) 198 points
6. Major boosters (24 of 40) 143 points
7. Success vs. rival(s) (22 of 40) 142 points
8. Social media reaction (9 of 40) 60 points
9. AD inherited coach (8 of 40) 44 points<<

 

[blue93]

AD David Benedict could have applied every single one of these factors in the decision to can Diaco (although he did beat our big rival UCF twice ).

 

[CL82]

Here is how the 40 ADs voted, from their most-to-least significant factors. I assigned points for each factor based on how the AD ranked it (10 for most significant, 9 for next significant, etc.)

1. Win-loss record (on 40 of 40 ballots) 380 points
2. Recruiting (34 of 40) 278 points
3. Fan unrest/attendance (32 of 40) 232 points
4. Coaching staff buyout (30 of 40) 226 points
5. Conference titles won (28 of 40) 198 points
6. Major boosters (24 of 40) 143 points
7. Success vs. rival(s) (22 of 40) 142 points
8. Social media reaction (9 of 40) 60 points
9. AD inherited coach (8 of 40) 44 points

10. Has your coach ever made up a rivalry game or used the phrase fish cakes?

 

[freescooter]

41. Coach wears cranberry pants.

 

[BlueDogs]

Does your coach have his own in-season pre-season.

 

[BlueDogs]

Has your coach innovated the game with new plays such as the fake, fake field goal.