General thoughts on the National Title Game and next season

First of all, you don't celebrate second place. But, it was a good season and I'm actually happy for Dabo and Clemson. Those players were thrilled to win it and it was tough to stay mad while watching all those guys realize their dream.

Sark didn't have a negative effect. Saban didn't lose this one. We lost because Clemson wanted it more, not that our guys didn't want it a lot, but those Tigers would not be stopped.

I think we need to remember that Jalen is young and should improve. I don't think he'll ever be a phenomenal passer, but I think Sark's tutelage can make him a good passer. I'm really interested in seeing the offense next season, we return a lot and I'm excited for the Sark Era.

On defense, they did their job for most of the game. But offensively we couldn't sustain drives and the defense has to play nearly 100 snaps. No defense is going to hold up for that long. They left everything on the field.

Don't blame the refs, that's beyond stupid. Even if they missed calls, they're only human and it happens. Don't act like those LSU fans who scream and cry about officiating. We're better than that.


We bring back our QB, all of our RBs (add the #1 overall player at RB), our top 2 WRs (unless Stewart leaves - plus we add another 5 star WR), and 4/5 of the OL plus all our reserve TEs who played a bit. The offense will be experienced and talented with a proven offensive mind at the helm. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do.

Defensively, the front 7 loses a lot. But the secondary returns a lot. We'll see what that means for that side of the ball. Right now, the only loss is Marlon Humphrey if he goes pro, but there's a solid chance he stays. In which case, we'd return the entire secondary. Obviously we lose Eddie Jackson, but he was out of the lineup for half of the season because of his injury. The secondary will have the chance to be really special, we bring back SDH and Evans at ILB, but some guys are gonna have to step up on the edges to get after passers. We've got the talent to do that, they just lack experience. Payne should be an enforcer in the middle, and in his final season Hand is due for a breakout year.

All in all, FSU better watch out.