Sam took over a “massive disaster” relative to what Nikki M-P inherited, but they still won more than they lost in both of the disaster years. The foundation was built- we had a massive fanbase in that sport that only a few programs in the country come close to matching. To act like he was starting from nothing is just flat wrong.
Talent was not that team’s issue, either- he inherited Jerkayla Jordan, Jessika Carter and Anastasia Hayes. These are All-SEC performers.
Purcell did a great job his first year, I’m not taking anything away from him there. Year 2 was a step back, and year 3 he’s basically back where he started.
I’m not suggesting he be fired or anything like that- but the job McPhee has done at Ole Miss is incredible. They’ve passed us and it sucks.