09-14-2019, 02:30 PM
(09-14-2019, 02:22 PM)BostonCard Wrote: I hope this game is a big wake-up call. The idea that we can afford to not recruit players at certain positions in a year has been laid to waste. The idea that training and conditioning doesn’t matter is shown to be ridiculous. The idea that it’s not a big deal if we leave a few scholarships unused has now been proven false. The idea that we can rest on our laurels and everything will be fine looks preposterous.
BC
I agree with this. I think the only thing I would say is there is a fine line between the notion of "resting on our laurels" and
"losing the forest for the trees". Systemically, I agree it has been awful today, and doesn't look good for this season.
I still think we will eke our way to a bowl, but it is definitely in doubt at this point.
However, as I keep saying, Shaw's previous worst year in eight years has been 8-5. Shaw has never had a truly down year
(though this season is looking like that), which cannot be said for Helton, Chip, Peterson or a bunch of other Pac-12 coaches
that got fired.
I think we can point out the issues while still recognizing Shaw's remarkable run up until this point.