So you are suggesting that in his third year JFH would have led us to the Conference title, right?
I don't think he's really suggesting that. I'm in agreement with Alton when he advocates that chopping and changing manager isn't really the answer - but you shouldn't really stick with a failing one for any longer than is necessary. By the same token that he (quite rightly) states that it it good results that keep a settled team, rather than a settled team ensuring good results, it's the same with long serving managers - A good manager will be able to stay 3 years, but a manager staying 3 years won't magically become a good one.
A manager who can continue to motivate and encourage the players (which Page and JFH couldn't really do) and can recruit a side (which JFH and JE didn't look capable of) is the main thing you need. Do I think Austin can do that? I'm not so sure he can - but it's not really my opinion that counts, it's KT's. And to be fair, KT doesn't have a great track record in this area. But is he inept or just unlucky so far with managers?