Score is misleading. We did not play demonstrably better than Marshall. Lucky to have penalty calls go our way.
Very very very easy to scheme around ONE strength (d-line).
Concerns:
– Secondary is atrocious.
– Linebackers are average. (Why did they receive pre-season hype? Matriculating to seniors doesn’t magically increase athleticism.)
– Defensive coordinator is bad.
– O-line is awful. Unable to run-block against Marshall…really?
– Nyheim is the worst primary back we’ve had since the 90s. Start Gallaspsy.
Positives:
– Kelvin Harmon is a pro.
– Stephen Louis is a solid second option.
– Jaylen Samuels lives up to hype.
– Finley is pretty good (though I don’t see pro-caliber).
Assuming no improvement my updated outlook on the season is 5-7. ND, Louisville, FS and Clemson are losses. Then we are 50/50 against BC, Wake, UNC and Pitt. I’ll give us Syracuse.
Look forward to another coaching search soon!
