Ethridge was the nucleus of everything you have stated. PN-G played more talented teams. Again -- remember Kashmere. Permian was talented also. Yes, these were good players. Ethridge got these player to play above their potential. As you have stated, PN-G had talent in Bergeron and sat home. It would have been real interesting to see what Ethridge could have done having Bergeron for 3 years. Trust me, I know about the Lincoln situation. I think Ethridge, with Bergeron, could have taken care of Lincoln for one simple fact: Ethridge would have out-coached Joe Sr. Which he actually did later on. PN-G actually had more talent than just Bergeron. So, yes, I personally think Ethridge would have won 1, maybe 2 State Titles with Bergeron. Now, as for as the staff. You are correct, they were great. But that's part of being an elite coach. It was Ethridge who assembled that staff. During that time frame, there is no one who could have done with PN-G what Ethridge did, in my opinion. Now, don't get me wrong. Talent doesn't hurt. But -- if the coaching is not there the talent won't help. Talent didn't seem to help PN-G this year, did it? Would an Art Briles have made a difference with the QB PN-G had this past 2 years. I would say he would have made a strong push for the Title. But, unfortunately for the Injuns, you'll never know!