Crowton wanted to win (whether he did or not...). I hope Pope wants to win.
Crowton was a decent recruiter. I hope Pope is too.
Crowton was, by all accounts a good dude. I think Pope is too.
Maybe rather than saying you hope the only thing they do have in common is their first season, it might be more accurate to say one of the things you hope they don't have in common is winning %.