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Greatest Game From Every Season: 1966

We often draw on the comparison of the great Cholly Mac with the legendary Les Miles.

Rose to a level of success that didn’t match that of his predecessor by the impossible standard of “didn’t build the program.”

Check.

Produced a staggering level of consistency, reaching the upper echelons of success once and never again.

Check.

Brutish physical playing style punctuated by stellar defensive play.

Check.

Aw shucks, down-home personality never aimed to please, but always well admired.

Check.

Driven out by fans bored with simple success and craving world dominance.