Not the first time I've said this -- but I strongly believe bad culture is the lamest excuse possible.
The majority of new head coach hires are coming into less than ideal situations. Teams that don't know how to win. Or sometimes worse -- like Baylor most recently. Many of these coaches don't come in and make excuses. Instead, they work to turn the program around. And many do. In short order.
I don't recall the poster's name (I don't think he's around any longer -- he was also a former coach), but a few years ago he mentioned the easiest situation for a coach is to inherit a team that doesn't know how to win. Because -- they are eager to win. Willing to listen, willing to work. This same poster explained that Mike Riley walked into a much more difficult situation. Players that were pissed that Bo was fired. Players that didn't trust the administration. At least half the fan base who hated the hire. That's one helluva series of obstacles to overcome. I can't think of a more toxic situation in Lincoln than what Riley walked into. And the word patience most certainly did not exist. But now it applies for Frost. Because everyone wanted him here.
I certainly don't feel sorry for Frost. Sure, if you were to give me a choice between Frost, Riley, Bo, or Callahan, I'd choose Frost without hesitation. But -- I don't think he's automatically better than any of them just because his name is Scott Frost. He absolutely deserves this third season to prove that he can build a winner. And that's exactly what he needs to do this season.