How Do You Define an Elite Coach?

[Reagan]

59 minutes ago, whodat22 said:

I would say so....just the best player in college football.

So he had nothing to do with it?  If not, then they could hire some Joe blow off the street and they would be successful.  Or just hire some here!  😏

[Right99JOH]

3 hours ago, whodat22 said:

I would say so....just the best player in college football.

I did not say last season; I said every place he's coached at.

[BBtater984]

3 hours ago, whodat22 said:

I would say so....just the best player in college football.

You do know that Cignetti has never had a losing season (as a HC)? And he's been coaching for 10+ years. So, with a resume like that, has he had the best player in college football every year?

[Reagan]

1 hour ago, BBtater984 said:

You do know that Cignetti has never had a losing season (as a HC)? And he's been coaching for 10+ years. So, with a resume like that, has he had the best player in college football every year?

You are confusing some here.  But keep it up.  I like it!  You are making sense!  👍

[wo-s#1]

3 hours ago, Reagan said:

So he had nothing to do with it?  If not, then they could hire some Joe blow off the street and they would be successful.  Or just hire some here!  😏

😂

[oldschool2]

On 3/5/2026 at 2:55 PM, BBtater984 said:

You do know that Cignetti has never had a losing season (as a HC)? And he's been coaching for 10+ years. So, with a resume like that, has he had the best player in college football every year?

Phil Danaher is the winningest head coach in the history of Texas high school football coaches.  41 consecutive playoff appearances... since you brought up losing seasons.

However, he never won the title.  So.. is he elite?  Some people (cough cough) would say no, because he never won the state championship. What are your thoughts?

[89Falcon]

On 3/5/2026 at 2:55 PM, BBtater984 said:

You do know that Cignetti has never had a losing season (as a HC)? And he's been coaching for 10+ years. So, with a resume like that, has he had the best player in college football every year?

Has he been able to pick his own players? If so, what criterion did he utilize for selecting players? 

[BBtater984]

15 hours ago, 89Falcon said:

Has he been able to pick his own players? If so, what criterion did he utilize for selecting players? 

Pick his own players? Do you mean offer scholarships to players he wants on his team? And what criterion did he use???... IDK ask him but I would bet that he looks for high character athletes. Athletes that fit the mold of what he is building. 

[BBtater984]

15 hours ago, oldschool2 said:

Phil Danaher is the winningest head coach in the history of Texas high school football coaches.  41 consecutive playoff appearances... since you brought up losing seasons.

However, he never won the title.  So.. is he elite?  Some people (cough cough) would say no, because he never won the state championship. What are your thoughts?

Lots of "elite" coaches and players have never won championships.