Maybe croom is running this thing so much like the pro's that we need preseason games so State can find themselves....sheesh
I think that is exactly the problem, not finding your team identity until game 3 could be o.k., but 6 games, that is just lazy coaching.
I would tend to say, from a player mentality concept, that college is more like highschool, & a coach
does have to instill confidence in the players, & a coach
does have to design the gameplan to his current players strengths, & a coach
does have to reinforce technique.
But, if it took 6 games to find a team identity, it should only take 6 years for Croom to figure out he has to get off his arse & put forth an effort, & have assistants that know what the hell is going on & how to coach.......& of course, recruit good kickers, a QB every year, & offensive lineman.