Sioux_Alum1998

We've had a few transfers - so you're right. But the players who stayed are still not recruited by the current staff, and many times don't fit the system. The good players found other homes prior to the transition. You get a free pass to bail if the staff is let go.

Also, don't forget how many players we lost during the transition! We had 15+ guys leave before Bubba was hired, and then a handful more after. It's their right to do so, but it has made our recent senior and junior classes super small.

One of the most rational, level-headed comments I've read on this entire thread!

Just a thought - have any of you actually met with ANY of the coaches and shared your concerns? Or is this just a place to come and complain, and feel like you could do better? As a fan, that considers themselves a true fan, I have taken the time to meet with several of the coaches. They have always been more than willing to talk ball with me, and help me understand their rationale.

You typically don't/can't expect an incoming player to play as a true freshman. It takes years in many positions to get down the plays and be strong enough to compete. There are situations where true freshman and redshirt freshman can be ready early, but that's few and far between. You see very little of this even at big DI schools.

This thread is full of people calling for the head of an OC and OL coach, but on the line we had two redshirt freshman and two redshirt sophomores playing most of the year. That's a tough position to have young players, when your offense is designed to run the ball. Young players filling in for injured experienced players was happening on all sides of the ball, not just defense.

How is no one holding the defense accountable for giving up 40+ points a game? You all complain that Bubba is "too loyal" to his offensive coaches, but mention nothing about the defensive coaches! Bunch of one-sided talk.