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Rebuilding mode? What's that?

Just because a head coach is entering his first year with a new program doesn't mean he can't hit the ground running. While it takes time for every new coach to put his stamp on things and get players to buy in, some inherit good situations. With the right fit and perhaps a little bit of luck, first-year coaches don't have to settle for losing seasons or tempered expectations.

Certainly, that holds true for the upcoming season.

Which first-year coaches are primed for big things in 2015? We have five in the following slides who take over ready-to-win rosters. Coaches are selected based on returning players, upcoming schedules and realistic goals.