Let's be clear, for those critical of Barta's hiring abilities.

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I'd say that one has to be careful of giving to much credit/criticism to any AD's hiring abilities. The way I see it is hiring a good coach is mostly luck. You don't really know who is going to be successful where.

Correct. At the time, Lickliter looked like a good fit for the program with less arrogance than his predecessor that would translate well to fans.