Solid stuff, but really, those are the same things we've been saying for the past decade. I am glad he is putting it out there though.
Personally, I think coaching is more to blame than anything else. Even with all the limitations Manny described, Shannon and Golden brought in strong recruiting classes early on. The success in recruiting faded because it became clear neither of those guys could turn in a decent on-the-field product.
The next coach we bring in (be it in 2015 or 2016) will enjoy similar recruiting success in his first couple of years, and, if he wins, it will continue. If he doesn't, he'll go the way of Shannon and Golden.