How many mid-major guys end up panning out at bigger jobs?
Mike Krzyzewski, John Calipari, Bill Self, Jim Calhoun, etc.
I'm looking at more of a percentage here.
Also, Calipari doesn't really count. The guy went from UMass to the NBA, then to Memphis, and then to Kentucky.
And everyone was basically mid-major when K and Calhoun ascended to their current jobs. Come on, dude.
Self is legit.
oscar Pearl, Sean Miller. You're probably right the percentages aren't good. But like Dax said, even if you fail, you're still in good shape. Seems like coaches are egotistical and would want a challenge. Can't fault them for stayin where they are at though.
I'm not sure the percentages are any worse than those for coaches who come from BCS programs, keeping in mind that the jobs these people take over are usually middle-of-the-road BCS teams at best.
I think the minimum requirement you have to ask is, "Did every school they coach at get better?" Self's teams performed everywhere he went. Calipari's teams performed well everywhere he went (save the NBA). Even Greg Marshall has won everywhere he's gone. There's a track record of, "No matter where I go, I win," which gives you confidence that they'll do the same at your school.
Guys that have only done it at one mid-major seem risky to me.