Pilchard
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I don't know if he's necessary saying that. I read it more that he's saying Grobe was an OK coach who took advantage of a unique opportunity given the state of the conference, and then couldn't keep the program going as the competition improved and should've taken the giant payday when he had the shot. But Clawson, a better coach, is able to make Wake competitive in what is now one of the strongest conferences in the country. Which I think is just about right.
Grobe's laziness and personal limitations were certainly a factor, as was the conference improving around him
Grobe could always coach. He just stopped recruiting. Recruiting is a pain-in-the-arse; requires tireless effort. Particularly at WF, but it's doable if you hustle, find the guys that can play, but that aren't massively high-profile. By all accounts, Clawson and his staff out work other staffs on the recruiting trail and evaluating the talent. That is why, WF is often the first to offer, and then others start swooping in.