I can’t quite agree with you on Meyer’s genius..Gators have a built in advantage with the tremendous talent pool in state. Meyer got hot at the same time that both FSU and Miami hit a rough streak..Programs are cyclical..
We see here in Florida the flaws in Meyer’s program..the type of kids he brought in.. ( see Hernandez, Aaron, et al) the weak discipline standards..he got out while the getting was good. Boom did a superb job last season...except for the Bowl loss..injuries were brutal this season.. I think Boom is a great DC..but over his head as a head coach..
What you say about Charlie Strong is 100% true..he’s the real deal..I’d also point out that he was on Meyer’s staff when they won the two titles..
I also look at Meyer in Utah and at Bowling Green before that. He usually takes a team and immediately goes undefeated with the previous guy’s talent. I know there are questions about his team discipline, etc, and some is valid. I also think it’s a mixed bag. For example, he did kick out Cam Newton of all people at Florida. Time will tell, but right now the numbers seem to show he’s pretty good.