For now, much of this discussion is admittedly just a thought — a concept that came to me and my already wandering early offseason Irish mind. But this goes much deeper than Notre Dame. I’m beginning to think we are on the cusp of some major changes in the way high-quality coaches look at college football.
It’s harder to win than ever. The job is more demanding than ever. It requires more time than ever. More patience than ever. More considerations than ever. More concessions than ever. The reality is we live in a day and age where players are gaining more autonomy by the year and coaches have less power. Coaches are not used to this. Some react better than others to this new reality. Do more coaches start opting for the NFL or retiring for media jobs in the new age?
Let’s examine where I see this dynamic headed in the near future piece by piece.