Yes we lost against a high ranked SEC team but I saw a lot to be encouraged about:
1) our team never stopped fighting,
2) our O-line played better against an SEC team than last year against FCS games. If you recall our QBs ran for their life last year.
3). Our QB play is better than last year
4) We sacked Ferguson twice, Manak is going to be special
5) we have great running backs, probably the best RB group in SB
6). Play calling was much better, not predictable as it was last few years,
7) improved receivers.
8) much better disciplined team. Not near as many penalties.
9) better conditioned team, we had no serious injuries that I know of yesterday.
This is a much improved team and I’m excited for the rest of the season. Only thing I don’t see improvement in is a lot posters on RP. Only area where we must rank #1 in the country is the negativity on RP.