There were expectations of this team going to a bowl. If most of the guys come back next year, I don't think that those expectations should change,I'm most concerned if spring football is canceled and he loses that valuable time in what appears to be his strength: coaching. Would be huge if he could "coach them up" to a bowl in the first year and show recruits right away that he can win at this level.
Northwestern proves that you don't have to recruit lights out to at least win the West.