I'm not entirely sure Nussmeier can't be effective but the offensive line is going to have to be much, much better, and I don't see that happening for the foreseeable future. So who do you blame for our failure at not being further along? Nussmeier for going stupid conservative in second halves or the average recruiting or the suspect coaching of the offensive line or the lack of depth on defense?
I think you have to look at the big picture.
It all comes down to Mac, and although he has a 15-5 record at Florida midway through his second year -- that's nothing to sneeze at -- he's been feasting on unranked teams and has yet to notch a signature win against a top 10 opponent.
Sorry but that doesn't cut it at Florida. We gauge success by how often we beat Tennessee, Georgia and Florida State and by how many SEC appearances and (more important) crowns we notch. We expect to be relevant. Is that asking too much at this stage? I don't think so.
We're a rich university with a rich tradition and fertile recruiting in our backyard. It can and should be happening. Why isn't it?
Mac will definitely get a next season but if he doesn't head into it with more of a tailwind, I'm not feeling bullish on his chances of a fourth season.
I think you have to look at the big picture.
It all comes down to Mac, and although he has a 15-5 record at Florida midway through his second year -- that's nothing to sneeze at -- he's been feasting on unranked teams and has yet to notch a signature win against a top 10 opponent.
Sorry but that doesn't cut it at Florida. We gauge success by how often we beat Tennessee, Georgia and Florida State and by how many SEC appearances and (more important) crowns we notch. We expect to be relevant. Is that asking too much at this stage? I don't think so.
We're a rich university with a rich tradition and fertile recruiting in our backyard. It can and should be happening. Why isn't it?
Mac will definitely get a next season but if he doesn't head into it with more of a tailwind, I'm not feeling bullish on his chances of a fourth season.