I think THE hardest task for college football coaching staffs is recruiting bad ass 18 yr olds on the field who can flip the switch and take of business, make grades, stay out of trouble, etc. off the field. BTW, this was harder with the 2020 signing class due to lack of in person visits.
Another very tough task for the HC is deciding when to cut loose an 18-23 yr old young man who has committed some grievance, or two, or three. Or if he keeps the player, what level of penalty. I mean HCs with their heart in the right place, not a win at all cost HC like Urban or Art Briles.
Consider that Coaches are responsible to players and their parent/guardians to help develop a good adult. And large programs have access to counseling and tutors, along with coaches and teammates to mentor. I realize a Coach has to keep discipline, and “protect the brand”. And yeah, the brand protection often involves someone upstairs making the decision. But, he needs to weigh what’s best for the PLAYER’S FUTURE heavily in each situation.
I’m not saying Beasley, IF he abused the kitten, shouldn’t be told to walk. I just think a lot of these coaches’ hyper inflated pay is earned by making the right call in these situations, and it’s not typically as clear cut as many of us think. Peace!