Every coach who ever succeeded a legend has the great first year. It’s a rule. Year two is the year the cracks start to show. Next year, they lose 3 at a minimum and Day is on the hot seat. When he’s in a recruit’s living room they see a guy who is not Urban Meyer.
The legendary coach demands excellence and gets everything out of everyone. They understand he is a kingmaker, and what a privilege it is to be in his orbit. If they bust their ass for him, their career arc is limitless.
The successor takes the job, starts day 1 with a staff of coordinators who (1) think they should have been the guy and (2) don’t revere him in the least.
Day is a shit game manager and will soon be exposed as a recruiter.
TLDR: tOSU is Coker Miami, Florida Muschamp, Kiffin USC, you get the picture.