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Message: [QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 325102, member: 485"] I agree with a lot of that. I understand the negativity -- it isn't a good idea for any coach to lose every game in November and close with a 5 game losing streak. Fans remember November. I believe the units are each in better shape than a year ago, especially in terms of depth. Sure, we miss Provo, Bailey, Chandler and Phillip Thomas; have questions about the OL and the pass rush. But the DL is stouter; the LBs are back and better; the secondary has better depth to deal with the usual injuries; and even for the OL, there are several candidates with size to compete for roles. We are short in true stars (like Hogue, Carter & Smith in 2010), but better in numbers. There seem to be more guys like AAM, Broyld, Gulley, Morgan, Morris, Sloan, the JUCOs who are in the wings -- waiting for a chance. I expect a slow start (keep in mind that Northwestern has outrecruited us) -- and then a team that, for a change, gets better. [/QUOTE]