I don't think that depth is quite as big of an issue as most here. Maybe I am wrong, but I was impressed with the backups. How many programs can consistently win games with 7-8 starters out? Not many and those reside down south. I was impressed how the team competed during the 5-game slide, with the obvious exception of the FSU game.
I could be wrong about a couple of these, but guys like McDonald, Barron, Darton, Linton, CD-RW, Simmons, I.Johnson, Carter, Pena, Geer, Clark, Sparrow(!), Simmons, Jobity, EF-C, Ilaoa, Bradford, Allen were not starters at the beginning of the season. They all flashed. Many had a significant hand in the 7 wins and allowed us to compete well into the fourth quarter in losses to Clemson, ND, Pitt and Wake.
Most of these dudes are underclassmen, too, with multiple years of eligibility left.
To sum, ... I think our depth was quite good this year. It can improve, not doubt, but the way most here project it, you'd think it was 2006 all over again. That's just not the case.
I am quite excited for what's around the corner for this program.
