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[QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 4526507, member: 622"]
Some quick analysis from afar:

We lost Tony White:  definitely a tough loss.  However, TW was not as flexible or creative as a DC as seen in the second half of the season when the injuries mounted.

We Hired Long as DC: As Master of the 3-3-5, few can rival him.  Many big boys have fallen to his much smaller G5 teams.  Think what he will do with P5 players.

We lost Monroe: Monroe stunted more in the bowl game, shutting down a powerful offense.  It remains to be seen whether this was his idea or under consult from Long, but credit is due, Monroe executed and the defense executed.  A defense that was missing several starters and upperclassmen.

We lost Anae:  a proven offensive guru.  Also a hard nose perfectionist.

We retained/promoted Beck:  the QB whisperer and the one who coaches players to "play on".  While execution is important, everyone knows, a good defense will I terrupt the offense, the team that adjusts will win.  Beck teaches adjustment, on the field, in the game.  Shredder improved greatly last season, he will likely improve more.  I expect the whole QB room to improve, too.

Dino moved up the ranks quickly before arriving in Syracuse.  He brought along friends and good coaches at lower levels, and even the P5 level.  They are gone.  His hires have improved.  Wildhack has helped, has also secured resources.  The board is behind the entire AD.  Dino was left with few true P5 players.  The quality and quantity have steadily improved.  The team is not taken lightly, except by the powers, and even then the team surprises.  We are headed in the right general direction, even though there are ups and downs.

Let's see what happens next.  Go Orange.
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