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Originally Posted by DeezNutz
Mizzou fans should be thankful as hell that we have Pinkel.
There's something to be said for understanding where your program falls in the big scheme of things. Unfortunately, Mizzou will never be a perennial National Title contender. What they should be, however, is a perennial top-25 team. Largely, Pinkel has made this possible, while greatly improving facilities and recruiting well.
In my view, this is about as well as Mizzou can reasonably expect. When things line up especially well, we'll have an even better year. Perhaps like the ride we're on now? In short, though, we're lucky to have him.
*Naturally, this doesn't mean that anyone is above criticism. This is a completely separate issue.
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Agreed. The thing that could change this paradigm would be landing a top 5 current coach or, even better, an all-time coach. You know, a Davaney/Bryant/Osborne.
Otherwise, I'll be happy with where this program is. Missouri should be a top 25 program that is in the top 30 most years and has 2-3 years a decade where it can contend for the conference title.