Stature and coaches, 1936–1981
The program’s standing over time, with every coach’s tenure beneath it — read down to see who was there for each rise and fall.
DynastyBlue BloodPower ProgramNational ProgramRegional Program
Every coach
Big movers show how many stature points they built or lost against what they inherited; steadier tenures show the tier they reached instead.
1957–1967
Aldo Donelli Steady
Aldo Donelli slid the Lions from Regional Program IV to Regional Program V in 11 seasons.
−4.6 pts over 11 seasons · bottom 10% of 10+-season tenures (202 in sample)
Closest comparable run: Rick Stockstill’s Middle Tennessee run (2006–2023)
2nd-best Columbia tenure of 2 by the numbers.
Followed Lou Little (1936–1956).
−4.6
30-67-2
1936–1956
Lou Little Steady
Lou Little held Columbia at National Program II for 21 seasons.
1st-best Columbia tenure of 2 by the numbers.
Succeeded by Aldo Donelli (1957–1967).
National Program II
72-104-7