I've agreed with some others it really takes 5 years to build a program in the SEC from Joker levels. So I understand the OP's point.
But you just can't ignore the terrible coaching that has cost us games against Vandy, UL, and almost EKU. That is inexcusable and that kind of coaching will GUARANTEE we will never get above 7 wins per season. We will never get more than 7 wins with those kinds of coaching mistakes.
I don't care if we have all 4-5 stars, other coaches don't make the kinds of mistakes Stoops made this season. That's where I'm truly disappointed. Can he get better as an in-game coach? I guess we're going to see....I really hope so because I thought Stoops was the answer. I met him in person with his wife and kids while on vacation in Florida and he is truly a nice guy.