They gave Linehan more time than he deserved too. And they had the same glowing nonsense to say about Kiffin when he was here. Reputation takes someone only so far, and another year of watching old man River be this team's biggest liability will outweigh any of that admiration.
And if and when Garrett goes? The next guy won't be keeping Marinelli. But like I said, he'll 'retire', or more accurately be retired. But it will be more show that we get from this team instead of the truth. Wouldn't want to hurt feelings after all. Feelings are the name of the game around here.