First of all we were talking about Crosby. The answer, again, is yes, Surratt could have won a Title there. Might not be in the second year but I feel confident within 7 years. Because, again, this is what Championship Type coaches do. These other fun bits: again, it all depends where you set the bar. Low expectations will always be met.
Now, Surratt and HJ and not being able to win a Title there. Do you think they might have been saying the same thing at Carthage before he got there? Let's look at the school before he got there: 20 coaches and 83 years -- NEVER had a Title. And in the second year BOOM! Do you think they might have been saying the same thing at Aledo? How about Stephenville? I think we could draw a good parallel of what was going on at Stephenville vs Brownwood and HJ vs WOS. Brownwood, like WOS, was the big dog. Stephenville had not beat Brownwood since 1963 and not won a district title since 1952. The people were concerned that they "can't" beat Brownwood. Just like the people at HJ are concerned that they "can't" beat WOS. But you know what -- they finally did! And what was the difference? A Championship Type coach named Art Briles!!
PS -- there was a good chance that Bridge City, under Les Johnson, would have beaten WOS if they hadn't postponed the game. So, yes, anything is possible!