re: AD forces Brian Kelly to fire defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder

Exactly, they were close. BK hasn't shown he's capable of getting over the hump. I know two point conversions/goal line plays aren't the easiest to call, but losing to Clemson and FSU on last second plays inside the 5 yard line is gut-wrenching.

Maybe I was misled, but I had expectations for 10 or 11 wins this season. We have a stud QB, a deep backfield, a d-line that should be stout, and some receivers with serious potential. Granted losing a few starters 2 weeks before the season didn't help, but that's no excuse to be 1-3.

Between Stanford marching down field with ease, OSU running free in the bowl game, BK's refusal to name a starter and rotate QB's against Texas, and refusing to get rid of VanGorder after last season or after giving up over 50 to UT, there needs to be a change. Maybe if they rebound and finish 10-3 this season and the defense improves I'll say keep him, but anything less and his seat better be on fire.