[gailtate]

There are times when things are actually pretty simple and this is one of those times. It's been evident for multiple years now, Covid notwithstanding, that somewhere along the way David Shaw misplaced his mojo. He cannot get enough football athletes he needs and can't do very much with the ones he's getting. Both of these shortcomings are made worse by his steadfast refusal to improve his coaching staff. Indeed, this is what the chicken-and-egg issue is about. And here we are again, looking at yet another football season in the doldrums. No mystery here.

[gailtate]

There are times when things are actually pretty simple and this is one of those times. It's been evident for multiple years now, Covid notwithstanding, that somewhere along the way David Shaw misplaced his mojo. He cannot get enough football athletes he needs and can't do very much with the ones he's getting. Both of these shortcomings are made worse by his steadfast refusal to improve his coaching staff. Indeed, this is what the chicken-and-egg issue is about. And here we are again, looking at yet another football season in the doldrums. No mystery here.