I'm not a fan of some coaching decisions (going for it on 4th down instead of attempting a 44-yard fg), but I also get problem 1 (youth) probably influences problem 2 (coaching) some. In short, almost all programs have some problem 2 issues, but those can't be evaluated until problem 1 is removed. I'm frustrated with the product, but much of that stems from years of bad football. That's not the current staff's fault.
I agree with a lot of that, with one exception: I think there has to be a change in our line coaching. These guys are just not getting Hiestand's techniques or they're being poorly coached. Either way, a change is desperately needed. I know those guys are young and inexperienced. But we're in the 9th game of the season and some of them had PT last year, so that's not really an acceptable excuse at this point.
I'm disappointed in Dooley on a few different levels, but I still want to give him another year or two to see how he can turn it around as he gets the puzzle pieces in place to make his system work. But if Hiestand is still on the staff come January, I'm going to be very PO'd.
