[Lefty Noob]

Rivals.com is calling USC's Pete Carroll the best coach in college football entering the 2008 season. Are they right?
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[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Rivals.com is calling USC's Pete Carroll the best coach in college football entering the 2008 season. Are they right?
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No, he has more talent (in terms of players) than any other coach in college football. Not saying he is a bad coach though, he is a very good one, but the talent is making him look that good.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

No, he has more talent (in terms of players) than any other coach in college football. Not saying he is a bad coach though, he is a very good one, but the talent is making him look that good.

But being a good recruiter is half the job in college football, so all that talent? He brought that in, so he deserves credit for it, right?

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

But being a good recruiter is half the job in college football, so all that talent? He brought that in, so he deserves credit for it, right?

I guess that is part of it, but he has a distinct advantage in recruiting over most coaches, namely location, tradition, and exposure. Like I said he is very good, but I think there are better.