Here’s the good news:
1. Young guys generally improve and do so quickly. It’s not unthinkable that in a couple weeks Rico Flores could be a lot better than what we saw last night.
2. Greathouse is good, Thomas is good, and Cam Williams is supposed to be a top recruit. Chansi — if he’s still here — will probably have a good room to work with in two years.
3. Yes, it’s hard to get good WRs in the portal because everyone wants them, but ND is also going to present a great opportunity for people moving forward… they key is being willing to pay. Guys like Coleman and Addison command big $$.
4. Mitchell Evans is really showing something and Raridon is supposed to be even better than him when healthy.
Here’s the bad news:
1. Merriweather is not a refined player. Doesn’t show good hands or ball skills, doesn’t show the ability to beat man coverage. So clock is ticking there.
2. Because of Dell… if ND has one more injury they are effectively out of WRs who are ready to play. That’s crazy but true.
3. Parker isn’t doing anything to scheme guys open.