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Message: [QUOTE="anomander, post: 2306340, member: 2766"] I can't answer for everyone else, but imo this is a complete overhaul just because they made drastic changes in style on both sides of the ball. Even our best players (Dungey, Ishmael, Zaire, Cordy) aren't exactly great fits for what they are trying to do on their respective sides of the ball. I think this offense will strive with more of a pure pocket passer (say someone like Tommy Devito) and fast, quick WR's. On defense the secondary needed a complete overhaul since they needed to improve the length of the entire defensive backfield outside of Frederick. As for the defensive line they needed to bring in DE's who can generate a pass rush so they don't have to rely on blitzing the LB's (even though that's what the current trio's of LB's strength is). So far, at least on the defensive side of the ball, I am extremely encouraged that they identified the exact type of player that they need to bring in so the defensive can succeed (see Robinson, Martin, and Butler), as well as recruits such as Foster, Coleman and Black. It looks like the changes on the offensive side of the ball are going to come at a slower pace. In order for the offense to succeed they need to be able to run the ball downhill. Between Strickland probably not being the right RB, and the youth of the interior OL (rsSO, rsFR, rsFR, trFR) it's just not happening right now. Combine that with Dungey's inaccuracy on the deep ball since he's more of a DT, than a PP, and we are seeing some struggles. You can't help but looks at the type of skill players Dino currently has either redshirting or committed to realize he is trying to bring in a totally opposite type of player that is currently there. We have what look to be dynamic playmakers at both RB and WR, not to mention the two 4 star O-Lineman. This years class on a per star avg it's right up there with basically everyone not named FSU and Clemson. They are right on par with VT, UNC, NCST, and L'ville. Give Dino time to bring in 3 recruiting classes similar to that and I have no doubt they will be competing with everyone in the ACC.....Which brings me to your other question...expectations. My expectations are to be competitive every time they step on the field. My ultimate, best case scenario, would be to be locked in for a bowl game every year, and average between 7-9 wins a year, with every 5 years they compete for the ACC Atlantic and every 10 years win the conference. If they can play in 5 ACC Championship games in my lifetime (i'm 36) I will die a happy man. [/QUOTE]

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