Most posters seem to be in one of two camps: (1). Fire Brewster now so you can get a jump on hiring the next coach. Possibly, but it's doubful any interviews could be done before the season is over, so you could argue that all that matters is Maturi is ready to start interviewing his top candidates at that time. (2). Wait until the end of the season so you don't kill recruiting or send a bad message to possible candidates. Possibly, but by almost all accounts recruiting has all but completely stopped already, and the last three home games of the season could be before a half-filled stadium with angry fans doing nothing but chanting "fire Brewster." What a terrible way for the few seniors to end their careers and a terrible way to end the second season at the Bank.
I've never expected for Maturi to do anything until a bowl game is mathematically out of reach, but once the team passes that milestone, there are a few other options he could take: (1). Fire Brewster, but let him coach out the season, saying the players need to be able to play out the season without the inevitable hanging over their heads. The players could then concentrate on playing and the fans would be more enthusiastic about supporting them. (2). Let it be know that the team will have to show great improvement the rest of the year or changes will have to be made. Not much benefit here, except it might make the fans feel a little better, and Brewster would be forced to confront reality - if that's at all possible for him. He would also have a slim chance to save his job.
Do either of the above two options make any sense?
By the way, note to Maturi: This time around reverse your priorities, make experience and credentials 90% of the equation and the interview 10%. If you need a good interview to sell you on a candidate, he's the wrong guy! The interview should merely reinforce that you've got the right guy.
I've never expected for Maturi to do anything until a bowl game is mathematically out of reach, but once the team passes that milestone, there are a few other options he could take: (1). Fire Brewster, but let him coach out the season, saying the players need to be able to play out the season without the inevitable hanging over their heads. The players could then concentrate on playing and the fans would be more enthusiastic about supporting them. (2). Let it be know that the team will have to show great improvement the rest of the year or changes will have to be made. Not much benefit here, except it might make the fans feel a little better, and Brewster would be forced to confront reality - if that's at all possible for him. He would also have a slim chance to save his job.
Do either of the above two options make any sense?
By the way, note to Maturi: This time around reverse your priorities, make experience and credentials 90% of the equation and the interview 10%. If you need a good interview to sell you on a candidate, he's the wrong guy! The interview should merely reinforce that you've got the right guy.