I generally dont give much in response because the willingness to have dialogue around here is generally short. It has been hashed out many times, people fall on one of two sides, either you are dumping on the program, coach, AD or you are some type of blind sunshine pumper and therefore and idiot and probably a liberal.
My opinion on the state of the program? I think it is better than it was under Muschamp. I don't think it is great, or where it needs to be. I do see signs of progress. I see investment in infrastructure that coincided with Mac's arrival. I do see a general positive vibe. I love the Gators, and even if they were winless, I would still support them (I had this conversation with an FSU fan as he was mocking me for our loss). I believe in waiting until the season is over before we start making final determinations on the value of the coaching staff. Are there concerns, absolutely. I would like to see some wins on the recruiting trail. Less silly penalties. More fire coming out in the second half. I would like to see our losses be more competitive. But we havent lost a game we are obviously supposed to win. I understand criticism, but most times, criticism here is almost actively wishing failure. Calling coaches and players names is ridiculous. I am not a conspiracy theorist, these guys are trying to win, I do not believe anyone is purposefully trying to tank the program or season. Take this start a freshman thing. There is no logical reason. The most popular reason stated is that we need to get them "ready for the future". Well that implies that there is nothing to play for now. Last time I checked we are still playing for a SEC east championship. You play to win the games now. The best player to win the games now is one of the older players LDR or Appleby (unless you fall in the conspiracy camp and dont believe the coaches). The players know this, they are in practice. What if the coach starts one of the freshman to "get them ready"? What is the message to the rest of the players and especially seniors that are still fighting to try and win a championship? The players would quit trying if that was the case. I didnt see that Saturday.