It's more than that....I thought the players would get a boost just from Mac being run out of town on a rail and not stinking up the sidelines. I was hopeful that they really didn't like that dolt the whole time and would show it by playing with some enthusiasm. All the distractions were gone and they could just play loose, strong football the rest of the year without any pressure.
Boy was I wrong. They must have really loved themselves some Mac, and it showed. They displayed the kind of fighting spirit he's always represented. Mac was probably proud of what he saw from a distance.
After seeing that, the new coach has some serious work cut out for him. We showed we are YEARS away and need a complete turnover of the roster to compete against UGA and Bama. Not just talent, but attitude. All of those boys have been brainwashed by Butters.
Part of me even wondered if prospective coaches were scared off after seeing that performance. Some of them may even be thinking the Nebraska job doesn't look so bad after all.