I have become a fan of Canales, and if the announcement on Monday or Tuesday is not Canales and is not a big name coach, then I will be unimpressed. Why?
Look at what he took over:
1. A team full of injuries
2. A team being led by a third string quarterback.
3. The third string quarterback has a broken, non-throwing wrist.
4. The third string quarterback was previously moved to another position because of injuries to his throwing arm that limited his effectiveness.
5. Oh, the third string QB's father was just fired as the head coach.
6. The team lost a teammate in a car accident.
7. The DC had allegedly already cleaned out his office.
8. The team had won 6 games in the previous 4 years.
I have been impressed with the job Coach Canales has done because, in spite of the above points, he has rallied the team, made them believe they could win, promoted the heck out of a program he basically has one year invested in and has a fantastic resume. That is why I have been impressed with Canales.