Alright, I guess I'll weigh in on the situation and give my honest opinion of everything. First off, I would like to start with recruiting. I personally can give a couple examples of where UTC dropped the ball with local kids and out of state kids as well. Maybe they were not the right fit, things didn't work out logistically, etc. I'm sure Bedard is happy Heath passed on Tucker Russo and went to someone else, even though tucker would definitely be the starter at 157 in my opinion from watching whom UTC has now. I have seen him past on kids here without giving them a chance as well as some studs doing well at other schools now. It starts with getting the best in Chattanooga and we have alot of good ones here just look at the national events they place in. Heath is a GOOD coach, not GREAT by no means, but very GOOD. I mean its not like UTC can pay its staff a combine 1 million a year like others, so you get what you pay for. The staff from what I seen could be better in my honest opinion, but is still probably the 2nd or 3rd best in the conference. I don't think UTC is falling in the SOCON, but I think others are catching up with the likes of APP State and Campbell. Its hard for kids whom are interested in the SOCON to pick Heath over Kolat and this makes it tougher on UTC. CHATTANOOGA WILL NEVER BE A TOP TEN TEAM, I will disagree with anyone whom says that it is possible. They simply don't and will never have the resources or backing needed like the top dogs. Although I'm not a fan of UTC even though being from the area and growing up in Chattanooga, I feel Heath has done a solid job at his Alma Mater and is a Good coach. His track record at a small division 1 university speaks for itself. Quit downgrading him as you could do no better. That's why he has the job and you are couch criticizing. Good luck to UTC at nationals along with Heath and his staff!