Laviano might not have a history with the power spread offense, but he has a history with the four returning starters on the offensive line ... and the three proven halfbacks ... and the four senior wide receivers.
He clearly was the locker room choice last season and, even though all indications are that Allen did everything right to win over his teammates with his work ethic and leadership, it's hard to sway popular opinion in a matter of two months.
Where would Greg Schiano have been without Ryan Hart in the early days of his tenure and Mike Teel in the glory years?