http://espn.go.com/college-football...m-mcelwain-debut-highlight-cfb-best-midseason
It's so easy to put McElwain and Harbaugh at 1 and 2. I think Herman and Narduzzi could be 1 and 2, if
you look at what they inherited from the previous staff (the talent they had on the roster to work with). Look at our recent recruiting classes compared to Michigan's and Florida's, not even close. I think all of us are
happy with coach Narduzzi and staff so far, they are definitely an upgrade over previous staff's !!
I guess most 1st year coaches are off to slow starts, since they put Chryst at #5 (he has barely held serve there !) They probably should have only listed a top 4 here, they reached for #5
Best first-year coaches
1. McElwain
2. Harbaugh
3. Tom Herman, Houston
The No. 21 Cougars are 6-0 in Herman's first season, and it seems pretty obvious that defending national champion Ohio State misses its former offensive coordinator, too.
4. Pat Narduzzi, Pittsburgh
The former Michigan State defensive coordinator has guided the No. 25 Panthers to a 6-1 start, even after losing star tailback James Conner to a knee injury in the opener.
5. Paul Chryst, Wisconsin
The Badgers have recovered nicely from an opening loss to Alabama, winning five of their past six games. Wisconsin's offense isn't so one-dimensional under Chryst's direction, either.
It's so easy to put McElwain and Harbaugh at 1 and 2. I think Herman and Narduzzi could be 1 and 2, if
you look at what they inherited from the previous staff (the talent they had on the roster to work with). Look at our recent recruiting classes compared to Michigan's and Florida's, not even close. I think all of us are
happy with coach Narduzzi and staff so far, they are definitely an upgrade over previous staff's !!
I guess most 1st year coaches are off to slow starts, since they put Chryst at #5 (he has barely held serve there !) They probably should have only listed a top 4 here, they reached for #5
Best first-year coaches
1. McElwain
2. Harbaugh
3. Tom Herman, Houston
The No. 21 Cougars are 6-0 in Herman's first season, and it seems pretty obvious that defending national champion Ohio State misses its former offensive coordinator, too.
4. Pat Narduzzi, Pittsburgh
The former Michigan State defensive coordinator has guided the No. 25 Panthers to a 6-1 start, even after losing star tailback James Conner to a knee injury in the opener.
5. Paul Chryst, Wisconsin
The Badgers have recovered nicely from an opening loss to Alabama, winning five of their past six games. Wisconsin's offense isn't so one-dimensional under Chryst's direction, either.
