I was somewhat surprised at how thoroughly Brew's bandwagon emptied after the USD loss. It seemed even his most ardent backers conceded that he was done. It was shocking how quickly everyone could suddenly see what the rest of us had seen since at least the SDSU game last season.
Now, here we are, 9 days later. All that's happened in the meantime is another loss, albeit one in which we played 'well' and lost by double-digits to an above-average Pac-10 team by scoring a touchdown with 9 seconds left. Yet, those on Brew's bandwagon have found their way back on board, despite their complete leaps off only a week ago. It's a remarkable show of resiliency by a long-suffering group. I am sure that a nice 7 point win over NIU will have you all back on 100% if you are not already. I am impressed at the level of your devotion. I am also saddened.
Is a decent showing in yet another loss really all it takes to reaffirm your devotion to this guy? Seriously? I know most of you are still throwing in a caveat or two when reaffirming your praise, but the # of threads once again declaring that there's 'clearly more talent' and 'Brew 'needs' a 5th season', etc. are alarming. It's gone so far as to have a thread mocking anyone who's not back on board as being a whiner.
Are we so convinced at what a terrible job this is that we're afraid we can't do better? Or do we honestly believe the drivel still being spewed by this staff? All I see is: a man commendably full of optimism, but with no ability to control it when needed, leaving him to look and sound like a fool far too often. A mediocre recruiter who has failed to enroll or develop a significant # of the ones he did sign and whose classes are slowly slipping in quality. And last, but most importantly, a poor coach who had no vision and no plan, which has done irreparable harm. Even if the current plan is the 'right plan' and the current coordinators are the 'right fit' there's no indication of a genuine ability to coach up the said talent.
So where are we left? We have a team that will need a miracle to win more then 4 games this year. Next year we will be trying to go with a new quarterback that will be either a raw talent that's spent half his time at WR or a RS sophmore. A recruiting class that will likely be middle-of-the-pack in the Big 10 or worse. Another very tough schedule that will again make winning more then 4 games unlikely. And a fan-base that will surely start staying away in droves, ruining the atmosphere at a new stadium.
The alternative is unknown. It is possible that no one reputable will want the job. But I don't think this need be the case. It was in fact only 15 years ago that this same program, minus the new stadium and in arguably worse shape, lured a coach away from the Big XII. Can we get Jim Harbough or Tony Dungy? No. Can we get Mark Richt or Les MIles if they are fired? Maybe. Maybe not. Can we get Randy Esdsall, Kevin Sumlin, Al Golden or David Cutcliff? Yes, I believe we can. And while I can't assure you they'll do any better then Brewster, I know that I like thier chances a lot more then the current coach. He's had his chance, and he's failed. I see zero reason to give him any longer then mid-November to pull a rabbit out of his hat. I would be completely disheartened to even try and get excited about 2011 if he's still here. I hope the administration feels the same and the members of Brew's Bandwagon will eventually agree.
Now, here we are, 9 days later. All that's happened in the meantime is another loss, albeit one in which we played 'well' and lost by double-digits to an above-average Pac-10 team by scoring a touchdown with 9 seconds left. Yet, those on Brew's bandwagon have found their way back on board, despite their complete leaps off only a week ago. It's a remarkable show of resiliency by a long-suffering group. I am sure that a nice 7 point win over NIU will have you all back on 100% if you are not already. I am impressed at the level of your devotion. I am also saddened.
Is a decent showing in yet another loss really all it takes to reaffirm your devotion to this guy? Seriously? I know most of you are still throwing in a caveat or two when reaffirming your praise, but the # of threads once again declaring that there's 'clearly more talent' and 'Brew 'needs' a 5th season', etc. are alarming. It's gone so far as to have a thread mocking anyone who's not back on board as being a whiner.
Are we so convinced at what a terrible job this is that we're afraid we can't do better? Or do we honestly believe the drivel still being spewed by this staff? All I see is: a man commendably full of optimism, but with no ability to control it when needed, leaving him to look and sound like a fool far too often. A mediocre recruiter who has failed to enroll or develop a significant # of the ones he did sign and whose classes are slowly slipping in quality. And last, but most importantly, a poor coach who had no vision and no plan, which has done irreparable harm. Even if the current plan is the 'right plan' and the current coordinators are the 'right fit' there's no indication of a genuine ability to coach up the said talent.
So where are we left? We have a team that will need a miracle to win more then 4 games this year. Next year we will be trying to go with a new quarterback that will be either a raw talent that's spent half his time at WR or a RS sophmore. A recruiting class that will likely be middle-of-the-pack in the Big 10 or worse. Another very tough schedule that will again make winning more then 4 games unlikely. And a fan-base that will surely start staying away in droves, ruining the atmosphere at a new stadium.
The alternative is unknown. It is possible that no one reputable will want the job. But I don't think this need be the case. It was in fact only 15 years ago that this same program, minus the new stadium and in arguably worse shape, lured a coach away from the Big XII. Can we get Jim Harbough or Tony Dungy? No. Can we get Mark Richt or Les MIles if they are fired? Maybe. Maybe not. Can we get Randy Esdsall, Kevin Sumlin, Al Golden or David Cutcliff? Yes, I believe we can. And while I can't assure you they'll do any better then Brewster, I know that I like thier chances a lot more then the current coach. He's had his chance, and he's failed. I see zero reason to give him any longer then mid-November to pull a rabbit out of his hat. I would be completely disheartened to even try and get excited about 2011 if he's still here. I hope the administration feels the same and the members of Brew's Bandwagon will eventually agree.
