I think the big difference is talent upgrade. Which of these assessments do you disagree with
QB-much better
RB-better with Martinez starting over Parrish
WR-same but a year older helps
OL-same (admittedly small sample size)
TE-much better
DT-better and more depth
DE-much better, even without Bain
LB-better
CB-same but a year older
S-worse
ST-same
I saw a UM team play much better than the team against TAMU. UM should have scored at least 48 and could have gone over 50 with ease. I saw a defense that, outside of one play and the lag way drive, dominated the game. And I saw an offense that was completely on control and should improve as the in-game timing between Ward and his WR’s continues to improve.
We also don’t have a QB that can’t pass against a zone defense. In fact when UF played zone near the end zone, Dawson, Ward and X already knew which play to run. And after the game Ward said that play is unstoppable because he and X can sight adjust and run the pattern 3 different ways. And considering that QB is so dramatically the most important position in football, we will have an advantage at that position EVERY SINGLE GAME THIS SEASON.