I went to the Media guide to check this, and based on total wins, as of right now it stands:
Don Peden 121-46-11 .711
Bill Hess 108-91-4 .542
Carrol Widdoes 42-36-5 .536
Frank Solich 40-34 .540
Jim Grobe 33-33-1
based on winning Percentage (20 games min)
Don Peden 121-46-11 .711
Art McFarland 13-10-1 .562
Russ Finsterwald 13-10-1 .562
Mark Banks 22-17-2 .561
Bill Hess 108-91-4 .542
Frank Solich 40-34 .540
Carrol Widdoes 42-36-5 .536
Jim Grobe 33-33-1
If Ohio wins 3 more, Solich would go to 43-34 .558, moving him into 3rd in total wins, and 5th in percentage. I expect the 2011 team to be better than this year, so by the end of next year Solich should be 3rd in wins, and 2d in winning percentage.
To be honest, I would say that Ohio now has a solid program and winning tradition, and I expect them to average 8 wins a year going forward, so I think his percentage will continue to rise until he retires. Probably ending around 60%, still far behind Don Peden, but well ahead of anyone else. At that point we will find out if Ohio can continue that success, or if it will all unwind.
Last Edited: 11/18/2010 3:23:20 AM by L.C.