I view the Oregon Ducks as an example of what a team can become after Cristobal builds the foundation and leaves a team in the hands of a more capable coach. Gives me hope of where we might be in the future if we get a good Xs and Os HC.
I view SMU as an example of what the Miami Hurricanes could be RIGHT NOW if we had a good Xs and Os HC coach who extracts the most out of the talent on the current roster simply by hiring competent coordinators and assistant coaches.
I see a lot of Hurricanes DNA in SMU, so I am rooting for them to win it all.