True... this is a young team without a history of success. However, it's clear that a change has occurred in the heart of this team. Especially on the D side of the ball. The DB coverage is improving and that's encouraging because they are very young. The LBs are getting better at making stops closer to the line of scrimmage. The D-line is doing their best because they are small for a D1 team.
Some of the blame is on the coaches. I think they should have gone on 4th and 6" at the 2 yd. line in OT. They have to get the players to improve their concentration. Too many offsides or procedure calls on the O-line. Too many dropped passes in this game that would have turned things around.
Finally the real problem with this team is the O-line. Yes, they are young, but they have enough experience that fans and coaches can expect them to be better. They seem to have lead feet. It seems that they can't open any holes to give the RBs room to run. Roberson and Manigo have talent speed and can be elusive, but they need some room to get into the open. The OL coach needs to be put on the hot seat in order to turn this around.
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