Comparing Norm’s situation to that of his upcoming opponent is not the same. CSU made it a point to upgrade their athletic program and has shown that in facility upgrades and the like. UH has not and will not, given the current state of financial affairs of the entire system. CSU does not have the travel issues that UH has. CSU does not the detached situation UH has (CSU on the continent. UH has the Big Pond).

There are some things that help recruiting both staff and players. UH operates with one hand (maybe 2) tied behind their back.

I agree that coaches like June could do it and did it with nothing, so for that Norm has little excuses. But June could not sustain the effort and got frustrated and left.

Institutional commitment means a lot. We do not have it here and we have a weak fan base. I’d say that what you have at the end of the season will probably represent the “true fan”; one that sticks with the team no matter what. The others that make up the desired 40k plus everyone wants will only sporadically show up when the team wins (in a way they desire a win. No small fundamental wins. Needs to be showy and spectacular).

So, it is tough on getting that desired coach to come. Someone will come, no doubt. But it would probably not be from that “much desired” list folks dream of as pay is poor, institutional support is weak, fan base is fickled, travel is tough and detachment is a reality.

Mrs A-House spoke to at least 10 players at the Houston Space Center and to the core each said the 7 + hour direct flight was very tiring

They left Hawaii around 10 pm on Thursday and arrived around 6 am on Friday. They were at the space center about 11 am. Guess they didn’t sleep much since they left and arrived in Houston.

for me, going “east” is a lot tougher than going “west” – body takes longer to adjust

but we all know that USU beat UH last Saturday even with all their travel plans gone haywire – half of the team arrived on Thursday and the rest on Friday.

guess the commentator for the Rice game was correct – UH has not recruited well the past 3 years.

on the other hand, why do the Wahine do so much better on road games? is it because their physiology differs and better adjust to time travel?

not only the coaches, but those prospect(s) already committed – will they want to sign on NLI day? or seek their fortune at another school?

conversely, those on the fence and considering UH – this would go a long way in helping them make a decision

for example, if Chow goes so will Zwahlen – although I wish he remains committed to UH

point being, if the opening was posted say, after tomorrow’s game, it gives more time for people who would consider leaving their current jobs as head coaches or coordinators to think about leaving, plan who their staff would be and so on.

And yes, there have been instances of coaches (good coaches) who left their teams during the season (although usually before a bowl game, not during the regular season) to take a new job. Brian Kelly is the first one that pops in my mind.

I do have an opinion that Chow is too involved in the manini details of being a head coach. All the travel plans have his fingerprints all over them. He must have spent hours poring over the schedules, looking at accomodations, weighing various options, cost comparing, planning the hour to hour itinerary player itinerary.

I’ve always maintained Chow has his nose in to many things that should have been delegated. The the upteenth time I will say Chow is too involved with the manini and can’t see the forest for the trees. Take care of things that lead to winning and delegate the rest.