Now that I've had an afternoon to cool off I'm willing to admit my glass was half empty earlier. I certainly appreciate the team was able to buckle down and get the win even if the second half was ugly because it didn't look like that was going to be the case about midway through the 3rd. I shouldn't poo poo a win since they're not coming as frequently as they used to. I want to believe this team is going to be great again and I really enjoy the youth on the field - I think they have enough talent to develop and put the program back on top.
But I am somewhat concerned in our coaching staff's ability to develop them. I can appreciate we have injuries. I can appreciate we are playing a lot of freshman. I understand that means we'll be sporadic and maddening at times. The problem is, we had the same issues last year. We can't execute consistently, we lack discipline on both sides of the ball, our offensive and defensive schemes aren't developing like they should. With all the youth it's understandable to have vanilla schemes early in the season. But by game 12, some development should be apparent and it's difficult to say without doubt that's the case. It's disconcerting.
The arguments have been too black and white here today. Saying Strong absolutely is building something is operating under blind faith when there's a lot to be concerned about. But saying he absolutely needs to go is ignoring the positives. It takes time. In the grand scheme of things what's another year to see if he can handle it?
