And ended up leaving the program not all that much better than drools left it
In terms of this season, no argument from me. We will probably be fortunate to beat Vandy.
But in terms of talent we are way ahead of where Dooley left us. And as BDV pointed out, both Kelly and Kirkland are coming back on D, and we will have at least 2, possibly 3, QBs with game experience, and hopefully our O Line will be back to health.
Edit: not to mention Juan Jennings. I think if he had played vs. Florida we win, for sure.
I am looking forward to not having to wonder why Jumper plays almost every down when both Sapp and Bituli are clearly better, or wonder why Martin is started at CB, or wonder why our interior Dline is so soft, etc.
At least...I hope so.
Another thing...at least these players have had a taste of winning and know what it's like. Dooley's squads had no clue.
This was also an obvious rebuilding year. Now...should we have dropped so far? No, but we are much better off than 2012.
No matter who the new coach is, I expect a winning season and a bowl next year. We have enough talent IMO.