there are some reasons for some little bit of hope.
the safeties weren't playing well, so they switched them out.
the o-line was very, very young this year (highly recruited, but young) and improved over the year. eventually, they did put 5 guys on the field who were working together.
the d-line was supposed to be a big weakness (and it was, early), but they started coming on as the year progressed.
CU upgraded, athletically, at qb and with some more reps, i think th could be pretty good.
simas emerged. mcknight showed why he is our best wr.
there is some talent on this team. and, we've got some guys who redshirted who will really help next year too.
recruiting is probably going to suck big this year so we are going to have a talent gap coming in, but we do have some guys in the program now who can play at the b12 level.
now, the counter argument to all this is simple: our coaching sucks. on this point, i must agree. but, let's suppose kiesau leaves for portland state. hopefully, hawk will get an experienced coordinator in who knows how to call plays. that would help. and maybe a couple of other staff changes too? it could happen.
stupid penalties, horrific special teams, and crappy use of personnel can all be cured IF you have talent to work with. that's why i was excited for a new staff. i think a new staff could have come in and won immediately. since that isn't going to happen, we've got to hope these assholes learn how to coach in this off-season.
we aren't totally dead. ... just shot full of holes.
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