I wouldn’t be opposed to hiring Steven Pearl if Bruce and the AD think he’s ready in the next 6-8 years. But he would be on a short leash IMO. If he starts tanking within the first 2 years, then I would look to the following options.
1. Bucky Ball - if he’s still available. Definitely don’t want to see him at UAT after Oates.
2. Todd Golden - He’s going to be (and already is) a very good young coach.
3. Will Wade - He’s a winner and an incredible recruiter. All jokes aside, what he did is now legal and the same arguments for him will be made that were used for Hugh Freeze.