I've often been called a "pumper," and even referred to as the new JHbyrd by one of our members, primarily -because of my insistence that it's still too early to give up on the new regime, along with my smart ass sense of humor. And I do admit to being a "glass half full" kind of a guy. But like some others, I'm becoming increasingly disconcerted by the apparent lack of a sense of urgency on the part of DM, and perhaps more importantly the administration, in solving the underlying problems that have resulted in our continuing, lack-luster recruiting. I've tried to take a long-range view of the situation and thereby maintain hope that there would be a "sea change" among the powers that be, regarding the undeniable deficiencies in our current approach to recruiting. Unfortunately, at this point at least, that does not appear to be happening.
Admittedly, I've poked some fun at some of our posters for what seemed to me to be near hysteria-level criticism of the current HC, and staff. But clearly, there is an ongoing problem, or more aptly, a series of problems, that must be addressed if UF FB is to regain national prominence. Hence, I'm going to refrain from passing any further judgements on some of our "more negative" posters, because to an extent, I've come to agree with at least some of their concerns. Events that will take place this season, both on the field and within the councils of power, will probably determine the long-term success or failure of the current HC - and possibly even the program itself. On a side note, I do not condone cheating in any form. Taking shortcuts is not the answer, deep, systemic change is.