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In theory, you are correct, but reality is a different story. Any coach you hire is pretty much guaranteed to get 3 years minimum unless they have a colossal disaster of some kind. As far as Mullen’s resume, it was only important during the hiring process. Once he’s on board, I’d argue it’s irrelevant. The only that matters is wins and losses. And ultimately it had better be enough wins to compete and somewhat consistently win championships. Right now, given where he started, I’d say Mullen is doing well. If he doesn’t take up a notch in the next year or two, he’ll be gone soon after. As for potential replacements, I’m sure there’s somebody better out there who we could get. However, I have no idea who they are; do you? I’d love to hear some names.
So in the part of the post you originally responded to where I said in two years (which you quoted) wouldn't that be in year 3? Resume is always important, less important to retain. But take a couple of missteps and it is brought back up. Anyone is replaceable, that's not theory, that is reality. There is always a opportunity cost involved, but lets say you have the shot at the next Spurrier or Meyer you gonna let timetable get in your way. Mullen adds to his resume every game, recruiting cycle, etc... to stay it has to be positive. More positive than the guy they might decide to replace him with. To say it's too early to think about what could happen next, is why we were stuck with 4 years of Muschamp or McElwain. It's the reason that Foley had to beg Meyer to stay another year, because their was no fore thought.