I think most liked the hire of Lovie and wanted him to succeed until he proved that it wasn’t going to work. Then it was time to make the break. I understand how some took BB’s comments as dumping on the last staff. I don’t think that was his intent, but that’s just my opinion and nothing he said wasn’t factually correct. I’m not sure how much of his comments about the direction of the program changing already is directed toward a positive recruiting image and how much is trying to get his team to believe it. Either way, I think it’s the narrative that has to be used. I don’t think he says much that isn’t planned and with a purpose. The o-line comments do seem like an exception to that.
This is where I am as well. Ask a dozen people, and I guarantee there won't be consensus on what constitutes "dumping on the last staff" vs. "evaluating where we are currently as a program and what needs to happen next."
Just a few examples of statements that could divide the camps:
> Our recruiting needs to improve substantially.
> Our player development hasn't been at the level where it needs to be.
> Our team is building a culture of toughness that didn't exist before.
> Veteran players are making mistakes they shouldn't be making at this stage in their collegiate careers.
> Class balance needs to be corrected.
> We need to hold the team to a higher standard.
In his first year, BB has to talk about the situation before he arrived. Starting next year, he can increasingly start using this season as a benchmark for comparison (although one year doesn't necessarily complete the transition between coaching staffs).