Perplexed Ag said:
Talent vs coaching. G's performance has been mediocre to poor and considering he has the run of Texas for recruiting he seems unable, except for 2014 to reach any level of high performance considering the talent he can get. This program should never have down years and should just reload.
Perhaps it is time for a change in scenery for both G and the program both?
One bad year and it's time for a change? I don't know where to start with this...
Perhaps I'll start where you said he's been a poor coach except for 2014. That was two years ago! It's not like it's ancient history. Texas A&M was in the College Cup just two seasons ago. And you're going to discount last season? If we are underachieving this season, you have to admit that we were swinging above our weight class in reaching the Elite Eight last season.
The truth is that we have had ONE bad season in this program's history. This season is awful, but A&M has been to 21 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and we have been spoiled by success. There are only 4 other teams that have gone to 20 consecutive tournaments (UNC, Virginia, Penn State, Notre Dame).
The vast majority of teams have down years from time to time. UCLA is one of the winningest programs in the sport and they missed the tournament just last year (that same year we went to the Elite Eight) with an 8-10-1 record. And just look at all of that California talent...
Florida has missed the tournament twice during our run. Teams like Florida State and Stanford aren't on that list either.
The fact that G and his staff built this program and have sustained this success is nothing short of impressive. Starting a program from scratch is incredibly hard and so is sustaining success. Remember when Portland and Santa Clara were perennial powers? What happened to them? These are soccer schools.
Coach G is 5th on the list of winningest active coaches in women's soccer. This is the guy that you are calling out? The guy that has built Texas A&M into a powerhouse?
Just a few years ago, Aggie Hoops fans lost their minds at a the thought of simply making the tournament. The Sweet Sixteen run last year was legendary. And yet, you are displeased with a coaching staff that has delivered that kind of success just about every year?
I'm perplexed at why you are so discontent. 2016 has been a miserable soccer season - there's no question. We are all unhappy. But 1 year is not a trend. Look at the other 21 seasons that we have been spoiled with.