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<blockquote data-quote="gibb52" data-source="post: 1551699" data-attributes="member: 6471"><p>I'll try not to overreact to the game. An OL full of returning starters couldn't get any run game established, and wasn't all that great at pass blocking either. One WR that could get open with any consistency. Not much pass rush and some really terrible pass defense.</p><p></p><p>People are faulting Rod Smith. What would his offense look like if he had better players? I'm not trying to shift the blame away from anyone but this program gets exposed regularly against good teams. Trolling the bottom of the recruiting rankings for players gets you a gem here and there but mostly gets you players that will be out-talented most every week.</p><p></p><p>Lovie is in year 5. Results need to be on display now. No more excuses. I like him and I like that he has brought stability and respect to the program but that's not enough anymore. He can't keep coaching like he has a 20 year contract.</p><p></p><p>Stepping back from the ledge we didn't look all that good early last year then came on strong in the middle of the season before injuries derailed us. So we will see in the coming weeks what we have here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gibb52, post: 1551699, member: 6471"] I'll try not to overreact to the game. An OL full of returning starters couldn't get any run game established, and wasn't all that great at pass blocking either. One WR that could get open with any consistency. Not much pass rush and some really terrible pass defense. People are faulting Rod Smith. What would his offense look like if he had better players? I'm not trying to shift the blame away from anyone but this program gets exposed regularly against good teams. Trolling the bottom of the recruiting rankings for players gets you a gem here and there but mostly gets you players that will be out-talented most every week. Lovie is in year 5. Results need to be on display now. No more excuses. I like him and I like that he has brought stability and respect to the program but that's not enough anymore. He can't keep coaching like he has a 20 year contract. Stepping back from the ledge we didn't look all that good early last year then came on strong in the middle of the season before injuries derailed us. So we will see in the coming weeks what we have here. [/QUOTE]
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