OP's expressing a concern about a characteristic that could derail a CONTENDING team. Legitimate point. If UF wasn't absolutely inept offensively, and that FACT doesn't detract from a great defensive effort, the outcome could have been different. To dominate for the first 2 1/2 quarters, yet be in a one score game late should concern the staff. Yes, we have the Marty Brown quick whistle, but these things can happen. Especially with ACC officials. Yes, I know this was an SEC crew.
The weather was bad, but I'm personally concerned about Beck's performance. Will he come through against top-level competition?
And the coaching staff getting conservative cracked the door for ND. As well as the defensive interior wearing down. All these points don't make the case that we suck. They're concerns of areas that could derail a legitimate contender. That's who we are. A legitimate contender. And that's a good thing. I'd imagine the staff is well aware, and at work.