I certainly read your response but you contradict yourself so much. I agree with you that McElwain had more to work with his 1st year more so than Butch's 1st yr; HOWEVER, Butch is in his 3rd yr (YEAR 3!!!) and clearly has more talent/depth than McElwain has and could not get it done. Plus UF's OL was considerably weaker and less talented than ours with less depth and where are they headed... ATLANTA!
1. Butch is a great recruiter = Fact
2. Butch has increased our wins each year = Fact
3. Butch has caused us losses that should have been wins due to poor coaching = Fact
Either # 2 or # 3 will be the prevailing trend going forward. Cannot sustain both over time.
It is my belief that # 3 will prevail. He's got to beat team's that are worth a damn, not just the should of's. Yes, UGA was a nice win against a divisional rival but you gotta admit that it's a bit of a lackluster win on a national scale due to how pathetic UGA was. Was bigger for our team's psyche than it was noticed outside the state of TN.
2016 is THE YEAR that will prove whether Butch is cut out for the SEC. No excuses, not even the "empty cupboard". IMHO he has to win the East outright and at least play for the SECCG. I would project that we would be ranked in the top 12 if that were to happen, definitely top 15.
Anything less then Butch has reached his ceiling and we should cut bait. To each his own but JMHO.