[Husker] Today's WSJ on ex-pro coaches in college

[George Rapp]

http://online.wsj.com/article/0,,SB112742809002349125,00.html?mod=opinion&ojcontent=otep

(Subscriber link only; sorry.  You can probably also find this article
in the print version of today's Wall Street Journal.)

Allen St. John compares the records of coaches with professional
experience who have transitioned to college football head coaching,
beginning with Pete Carroll at U$C in 2001.    Based on what he found,
first- and second-year angst is not uncommon among schools who have
chosen pro coaches.

Here's his summary quote:

> The bottom line: Instituting a pro-style system takes time, requiring a
> smart scheme, plus the players to execute it. But when things take
> hold, look out.

and here are the composite records for these coaches, beginning before
the pro coach took over:

YEAR  W-L      WINNING %
Before  77-100  .435    (NU 10-3  /  .769)
Year 1  87-114  .433    (NU 5-6  /  .455)
Year 2  70-88    .443
Year 3  78-47    .624
Year 4  40-10    .800

George
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