You & I have talked about this (discipline) re: another school too I believe. I agree that the "Counce Discipline" no matter where either go is a BIG factor in the success that they have had wherever they've been. That other school we've talked about NEEDS some DISCIPLINE in a BIG way. If Counce "Senior" does stay retired, he'll be another one of the "Old School" coaches of days gone by. Too bad that it has come to having to handle high school athletes with "kid gloves". Makes for a much less unified front with too much centered on individual athletes practicin' when they want to & playin under the "Friday Night Lights" ! Kinda got the "cart before the horse" in a lot of places it seems these days !........... AHH For the "Good ol Days" ! Re: Counce there was NEVER any doubt who ran the SHOW ! For that ...... My "Hat's off to him" !!!!! Hope all the best for a Great hire for you Trojan Faithful. STABILITY from this point is gonna be BIG though ! So PATIENCE...........make a hire that's good fit & STAND BEHIND THAT DECISION ! The kids are what counts & a revolving door AIN'T good for morale OR attitude ! constant coaching changes tend to "sour" attitudes & even the desire to play ........ been there ......... done that ! AGAIN JMHO "NOT WORTH A PLUGGED NICKEL"