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I understand Willingham’s tenure was not that successful. Even his first year when they went 10-3 he was aided dramatically by defensive scores and a lot those were close wins. But, do you credit close wins to the coach or luck?

In Frontbutt’s first two seasons he went to BCS bowls undeservingly. They should have been good. He had an offense with talent, courtesy of Ty Willingham’s recruits.

I don’t know I used to pull for ND a little bit but I can’t stand Frontbutt. Man brings in top recruiting classes every year but does nothing with it. Is Frontbutt really an offensive genius or did he ride the coattails of Tom Brady Quinn? Jimmy Claussenn was the #1 recruit in the nation and throws a pretty ball. Yet, was terrible the second half of the season.

Bottom line…if Mitch Barnhardt fires Rich Brooks like ND did Ty Willingham the Cats probably aren’t going to three consecutive bowl games. I understand this year’s 6-6 team is dead last in SEC East and only has two conference wins by a combined two points. But, they are going to a bowl and get an extra six weeks of practice. They get to continue the program’s momentum. And at least the Cats don’t have a Frontbutt as a coach.