It is natural for Bobcats fans to be concerned about the state of the program after losing a head coach of the caliber of Frank Solich, who retired as the MAC’s all-time leader in victories back in late July.
Long-time Bobcat fans will remember the coaching carousel and perpetual losing that was the state of the ‘Cats program before Solich and company brought order to the chaos; in the 22 seasons prior to Solich, the Bobcats had more head coaches (five) than winning seasons (two).
Yet, with the loss of Solich and hiring of new head coach Tim Albin to a four-year deal, the situation is about as good as it could be for Ohio football when compared with what usually happens with a head coaching change, where continuity is sacrificed for a new approach, which may or may not work.