Charlie will be great--just look at how the D has performed with the same guys who performed miserably last year. Incredible. No one would have figured that. Offensively, given the hand that was dealt in Game 1 with season-ending injuries to Ash and on OL (plus dismissal), I really don't think even Saban would have done better. (Well, except that he would never have imposed the suspensions or maybe even dismissals and no doubt won a couple more!) Plus, just take a good, measured look at Strong in his weekly press conferences--always a few moments therein where you can see how impressive he can be with recruits and their families. I think we are in good hands here.
As far as QB is concerned, guess we'll get one hell of a measure on that one in South Bend come Sept. 5th. What a way to start.