[Mick]

Only if Taylor was really holding both the players and the assistants back. Could be, but I don't think so. Still think we get six wins.

I don't think he was holding back a 12-0 team or anything, but I do think he cost them some or all of the TCU, SJSU, WF, and Cal games -- I suspect a better coach could have won 2 or 3 of those games.

I feel the same way. With an NFL coach, new attitude and rigor, new players, the assistants learn along the way...six wins. Maybe seven. Hawaii, Virginia, SJSU, FSU, Pitt. That's five, and one of: Cal, UNC, Notre Dame.

[Mick]

Only if Taylor was really holding both the players and the assistants back. Could be, but I don't think so. Still think we get six wins.

I don't think he was holding back a 12-0 team or anything, but I do think he cost them some or all of the TCU, SJSU, WF, and Cal games -- I suspect a better coach could have won 2 or 3 of those games.

I feel the same way. With an NFL coach, new attitude and rigor, new players, the assistants learn along the way...six wins. Maybe seven. Hawaii, Virginia, SJSU, FSU, Pitt. That's five, and one of: Cal, UNC, Notre Dame.