ESPN grades the Power 5 hires

A
USC - Lincoln Riley

A-
Florida - Billy Napier
Washington- Kalen DeBoer
TCU - Sonny Dykes

B+
Virginia Tech - Brent Pry
Washington State - Jake Dickert
LSU - Brian Kelly

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Analysis: Kelly is a future Hall of Famer, so this grade isn't necessarily about his coaching ability. He dramatically elevated Notre Dame's program and provided a level of consistency and reliability that isn't easy to do under the constant national spotlight. He develops quarterbacks, hires good coordinators and can handle the CEO responsibilities of being the head coach at a scrutinized program. Although Notre Dame coaches are judged on national titles and he never won one in South Bend, he took the program about as far as he could. The concern is fit and whether Kelly, a Massachusetts native who has spent his entire coaching career in the Midwest, will handle the unique circumstances that come at LSU. About the only knock on Kelly at Notre Dame has surrounded recruiting and how much it fuels him. He's about to enter a league with Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, Jimbo Fisher and others who always keep the pedal down with finding prospects. LSU will expect championships soon, and he will need to repair a roster that slipped since the national championship team just two years ago. The past three LSU coaches have won national titles, and some would consider Kelly a better coach than the previous two Tigers bosses (Ed Orgeron and Les Miles). Notre Dame is a distinct environment, but so is LSU, and Kelly's ability to adjust to a completely different region will be fascinating to watch.

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b]B[/b]
Texas Tech - Joey McGuire


So Kelly is graded the same as 2 first time HC’s

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