Waiting on a head coaching hire can be tough on the fanbase

84 days since DA was let go. I would have thought they'd have been more prepared.
Not hiring who you want them to hire and not announcing a hire as quickly as you want, doesn't mean they are unprepared.

That's 100% perception and opinion on your part.

Maybe even do some college coach interviews before the end of the season to get the coach interview rust off.
Name a team that has ever interviewed a college coach during the regular season. Most of the better college coaches don't finish their season until the end of December or later.

I don't think any college team is going to let their coaches interview while their season is still going on.