Sure you see some improvements, but you also see regression. How does TVD fall off a cliff? James and Kam look worse. You mention what Manny left and I agree, but has the talent left improved, and how much of the roster turned? Mario chased off a lot of the roster.
Calling for his job, there is no use, but I did not want him here in the first place. I did not, and still do not think he is a good coach. Unfortunately it seems that the hopes of the program are tied up in his success or failure with the investment they made. Sad if true when we could have brought in someone else for less money and not broke the bank, or brought in a better coach with the money.
There is no excuse for the Chaney non fumble, a coaching error lost the game. 3rd and 11 and you run the ball yesterday with a guy you say will play in the NFL? Poor clock management, the list goes on, but recruiting this cycle is a concern.
Ok I’ll start with each point and address your questions.
1. TVD falling off a Cliff. He was bad last year so what did you expect this year? He has only been good a few games of his career. Has always Thrown a lot of INT. He is what he is. That’s not on Mario. It’s on Mario to not try and recruit over him.
2. You said Kam and Williams have regressed. I disagree. Williams has looked the best he has since being at Miami. He is still exposed in coverage. No coach Can change that. He is an in the box player. Kam is having basically the same type season even after multiple big injuries. How is this on Mario anyways he doesn’t coach defense. This is a stupid point for you to even bring up to bash Mario.
3. Mannys talent. Yes it has improved. George is having a career year. Rivers is having the best year ever and may go pro. **** that’s about it for manny players even left. That’s the point. Mannys recruiting was so **** bad we are basically getting nothing from his classes. That’s a disaster to clean up.
4. Who did Mario chase off that’s actually having an impact somewhere? The SMU crew who play in a **** conference? Brinson has done nothing. Knighton still fumbles if anyone breathes on him. Roberts is solid and hoped he would stay. Who else has been chased of that is worth a ****? Once again terrible manny recruiting.
5. Not taking a knee is a terrible mistake. Other game day stuff as well but that’s who Mario is. Most of already knew this and said that’s why surrounding him with big coordinators is a must. Mario is a recruiter plan and simple. So far he has recruited better than any coach at Miami in 15 years. He gets another off-season to bolster the roster.
Any other debate you want to have?
I have time this morning so let me add to this.
Injuries.
How many rosters/coaches in year two of a new job can overcome losing the following players on a roster that’s not deep.
-Both starting DE for most of the year
-Starting DT both a different points of the year
-starting QB for multiple games. Multiple injuries
-starting CB for the last few games
-starting TE basically hasn’t played all yr
-starting Rb Parrish the last few games, Fletcher multiple games, Chaney banged up
What team has depth to cover that up besides the top teams in the country who have had coaching stability and top recruiting for the last 10-15 years.