The Uk/MsSt comparison is perfect. I consider both to be cyclical teams that from time to time will have a solid squad. But as long as we are recruiting at UF levels, it’s exactly as you said, a tough out but shouldn’t be a loss. Even Usce has had moments like 2000 where we’re playing them for the East in the last congregate of the season. The SEC generally has scrappy teams
I do agree that the schedule Mullen faces is less than what Spurrier faced. I still, however, feel like it’s a 2, sometimes 3, game season and don’t think the disparity is as great as some have suggested. Different characters, but still only a game or two that we should have any real excuse for losing. The only thing I’d disagree with you on is the Aub/Lsu/uga. It’s true that Aub and uga had a few moments, but for the most part they were garbage much of the 90s, specifically Lsu. Having said that, as much as I’ve gone 12 rounds with Douglas and a few others about the 90s SEC, all of those arguments were predicated on us being ok with Mullen winning 10-11 games each year(the new 9-10 wins based on 12 games). The simple fact is he isn’t doing that, so it’s irrelevant.
Only 2019 and last year(10 wins with 3 cupcakes) did he win like that and even create the discussion. But he started off losing 3 regular season games, is at four this year already, and there’s not a lot of reason to think next year won’t be comparable. Having a brief turn of events because you were forced to play a QB and system you didn’t want, and then going right back to 3-4 losses, says that is exactly what he is. The condition of the schedule is almost moot. This entire issue is on Dan Mullen not being a good enough coach, regardless of the teams he’s facing or the comparisons we’re making.