Something I came across while looking for something else. From CollegeFootballNews.com in July 2003. A ranking of the desirable coaches in college and predictions as to whether they will still be there in a few years.
21. Walt Harris (47), Pittsburgh — (36-35, 6 years — 47-59 overall, 9 years)
Rank explanation: Harris’ value to the Panther program the past six years transcends his 36-35 record. He’s been the catalyst in dramatically improving the team’s athletic facilities, and his recruiting classes are some of the best Pitt has welcomed in years. Offensively, he’s a solid Xs and Os guy, who can keep a defense off balance with his innovative play calling.
Coaching Future: With all due respect to Pittsburgh, Harris will probably get offered too much from a higher profile program very soon. He’s not quite in the mix for NFL jobs, so another college job might be his next step. That is unless Pittsburgh ends up joining the Big Ten making this one of the premier jobs in the game.
Chance he’ll be here five years from now: 50%
He was in between Lou Holtz and Gary Barnett. Urban Meyer, Dan Hawkins (Boise St.) and Paterno were ranked 37, 38 and 39 respectively. Rich Rodriguez at WVU was #48.