Losing Leach would be a disaster. Our only chance (IMO) at sustained greatness is something unconventional. We could go pro style and probably have a better AC record but a much worse record overall. Be VERY lucky to bowl even half the time trying to beat the bigger powers at their own game.
The reason I don't agree with this is because it generalizes pro-style offenses, which is just a term. Mike Price ran a pro-style offense some years, and other years we were a 5-wide out passing attack. Sometimes we had a mobile QB like Gesser, other times we had pocket passers like Bledsoe, Leaf, and Kegel.
A good coach, someone like McElwain, effectively marries the talent on his roster to the system he runs. A good coach with a good staff will be able to recruit offensive linemen, WRs, RB's, and QBs to Pullman. We've had a tradition of good offensive teams under Walden, Erickson, Price, Doba, and Leach.
I'm not discounting your fear. Believe me, I have it too, which is why I hope Leach sticks around. With that said, I'm a prudent thinker. If Leach is interviewing and rumors are true that he's considering leaving, WSU doesn't need to pucker up and be afraid if he goes. We need to step up and hire a good replacement.
Wulff scared the Hell out of all of us, but we're not a one hit wonder with Leach. We've had 5 top-10 finishes since 1997. We've gone to 5 straight bowl games. We're not a blue blood program, but our football program, facilities, salary, and game atmosphere is awesome. We can and will attract good candidates.
