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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2090465, member: 40"]
I don't think that this is an easy question to answer, Alsacs.  We can see the talent that this team has--clearly evidenced by beating three top 10 teams.  So why did it take so long to gel?  Why did JB go the route of starting the season with guys playing out of position at positions they weren't suited for, while better players were on the bench?  Why hasn't the team defensive capabilities improved?  Why are we so poor on the road [relatively speaking--obviously, playing on the road is more challenging than playing at home... but we're Jeckyl and Hyde]?  How many blowout losses did we suffer against lesser opponents?

On the other hand, a lesser coach would have wilted, and allowed the team to fold like a pup tent.  It is rare that you have a team struggle so much, and then play exponentially better in conference play--that almost never happens.  And we have to credit JB for changing the lineup so dramatically and going with the players who give the team the best chance to win.

So--has he done a good job coaching this year?  I think the answer is split.  In some respects, he's done a tremendous job, but in other ways fallen short.
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