Big if, obviously, but given the remaining games it would be foolish to argue against at least top 3 if he managed to pull it off. I like him a lot more than I thought I would. I understand the urge to burn everything to the ground, but I also respect how he has handled things thus far and his raw emotion (happiness, tears of joy, pride in his players emotion.. not sideline grumpy man Brian Kelly anger emotion) is something that I seriously value. Monty is still trying, and he's motivating his players to try, even though most people have entirely given up on the season.. That's been lacking with previous coaches, and there's no guarantee that it will continue with future coaches (unless we got a Saban type, I guess.. lol). What needs to change the most IMO (and I know I am not alone here) is the structure and mindset of the athletic department and football operations in general. That seems to be happening, at least with what's being said publicly. Ballein can kick rocks. All of the "good ol' boy" club needs to go. Monty isn't that.