is the impact he’s had on the fan base. Whereas BO never was able to unify the base in their support of the program, Drink has, surely succeeded. If he can get fans to show up (and he may have the cover of COVID for another year) recruiting should improve, especially in-state. No doubt about it, the program is entirely his now; players, staff, game day performance etc. The investment made in his “promise” must continue to show dividends.
https://www.rollbamaroll.com/2021/5/1/22414334/regrading-the-2020-coaching-carousel-eli-drinkwitz-moves-mizzou-in-the-right-direction