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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 1552107, member: 1423"]
I get your point, as you've posted this several times. And I respectfully disagree. You state, "... the current staff is not getting their job done...". But the staff doesn't play; players have to execute the scheme on the field. And our players have competed hard against top-tier teams even though, in terms of size, speed and talent at the skill positions, they're no where near the level of Clemson or Florida State. They're not competitive with LV either.

So of course, they're not going to beat these teams. The fact that we played FSU and Clemson tough isn't a testament to our players' talent level. It's a testament to the job the staff is doing with these young kids (who played their butts off).

If you criticize the recruiting .. I can accept that. But it's improving. And talent is the most important factor in on-field success. You mention Alabama for example --- their RB is 6'4 240 pounds. And not only that, he has breakaway speed. Is it any wonder he's hard to tackle?

This isn't rocket science. We're loosing because we lack talent. Our coaches are doing what they can to keep us competitive. But they aren't magicians. Until we get our facilities in line with ACC competition (i.e., Dome renovation), we can't expect our recruiting to vault upwards. It's all tied together.
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