Here’s the report card on the 2009 season.
2009 RECORD: 9-4
SEASON GPA: C+
QUARTERBACK
The Barkley Experiment offered plenty of trials and errors.
C-
RUNNING BACKS
Can anyone remember a defining moment?
C
WIDE RECEIVERS
Not much to applaud once you get past Damian Williams.
B
OFFENSIVE LINE
Charles Brown and Jeff Byers are the big losses.
B-
DEFENSIVE LINE
This unit will be most experienced in 2010.
B
LINEBACKERS
Took heat in losses but made key plays in Ohio State, UCLA victories.
C+
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Can T.J. McDonald replace Taylor Mays?
B-
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kickoffs, punts and long-range field goals need improvement.
C-
COACHING
Where were the adjustments in those losses to Oregon and Stanford?
D+