re: Narrative about Jimbo being Woodward’s #1

I think it's clear Brian Kelly's entire motivation for leaving Notre Dame was to go to a place at which he had a better chance to win at title. He saw LSU win a National Championship under our last 3 head coaches, 2 of which were buffoons, and it made sense to him.

So, no, I only think he would've left for programs with a very good track record and future chance of winning him a title before he retired.