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With the Michigan HC hoops job now open and some of the natives a bit restless with Chryst and Gard, how would you rate both UW jobs both nationally and in the B1G. Take into consideration program history, academics, recruiting base, alumni/ booster support…if I missed something let add. My takes
FOOTBALL
Nationally. Top 25 B1G #5
History
Since Barry the program has been as consistent as any in the county, solid yet unspectacular. We may have been a bit jaded by the Wilson year and many years it overachieved.
Academics
The 10,000-pound gorilla in the room. It’s not Purdue or Northwestern but things have tightened up over the past 5-7 years.
Recruiting Base
Limited when you consider skill positions but solid for OL and defense.
Alumni/Booster Support
Average. While loyal the deep pockets are not there. Hard to get a big name and paying a staff will always be an issue
BASKETBALL
Nationally. Top 25 B1G #6
History
Sans the FF runs solid and consistent would fit best. Had a few Elite 8 runs but even under Bo more than our share of NCAA disappointments
Academics
The 10,000-pound gorilla in the room. See Football
Recruiting Base
Limited. Sure Dekker, Baldwin and Johnson were / are national recruits, but the core is still guys like Gasser and maybe Koenig. Solid 4 year “program guys” with a few exceptions like Dekker and Harris who left early
Alumni/Booster Support
Average. Kohl Center is packed, deep pockets are not there.
FOOTBALL
Nationally. Top 25 B1G #5
History
Since Barry the program has been as consistent as any in the county, solid yet unspectacular. We may have been a bit jaded by the Wilson year and many years it overachieved.
Academics
The 10,000-pound gorilla in the room. It’s not Purdue or Northwestern but things have tightened up over the past 5-7 years.
Recruiting Base
Limited when you consider skill positions but solid for OL and defense.
Alumni/Booster Support
Average. While loyal the deep pockets are not there. Hard to get a big name and paying a staff will always be an issue
BASKETBALL
Nationally. Top 25 B1G #6
History
Sans the FF runs solid and consistent would fit best. Had a few Elite 8 runs but even under Bo more than our share of NCAA disappointments
Academics
The 10,000-pound gorilla in the room. See Football
Recruiting Base
Limited. Sure Dekker, Baldwin and Johnson were / are national recruits, but the core is still guys like Gasser and maybe Koenig. Solid 4 year “program guys” with a few exceptions like Dekker and Harris who left early
Alumni/Booster Support
Average. Kohl Center is packed, deep pockets are not there.