[Ill flame]

JC’s reference to having the right defensive calls made in crucial situations make me hopeful that there will be a new defensive coordinator next year. On the other side of the ball, besides keeping Dickens on the mountain, IMHO, we need to have a QB that can create some big plays and not just manage the game.

I was actually thinking the opposite with the QB situation. We don't need a Malik Willis (although i'd love to have one) but just having a proper game manager QB that has minimal turnovers wouldve made a huge difference this year.

[WinterIsComing]

We lost seven games this season by 14 points or less. Let's say there is a return to the mean of close game outcomes and we win, being generous, four and lose three of those two-score games. Is an 8-4 record "good enough" with this Charmin soft schedule? No. Is that "good enough" at this university? Depends on the day. Is that "good enough" for the playoff? Nope. Now the hard questions; Is that "good enough" for this coaching staff? Is that "good enough" from this coaching staff?

Dickens goes back home to GA and transfers to Kennesaw State University I have no insight my gut says the poachers and a couple others: Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt, Miami, Pitt, Indiana, Colorado. All of those programs except Pitt will probably have new/new-ish QBs next year and will want the ability to establish a ground game if the passing attack falters.