My first reaction was kinda like, "Already?". Seemed a bit quick to me, but then again, college football moves fast these days. Expectations are always sky-high, especially with programs that have a strong history. So, I figured I'd spend a bit of my afternoon actually looking into what was fueling this talk instead of just scrolling past.
My Little Dive into the Situation
So, what did I d.erif no? Well, first, I just went and looked up the actual record since he took over. Simple stuff. Pulled up the scores from this season and last. Yeah, you can see why some folks might be getting restless. The numbers aren't exactly lighting the world on fire.
Then, I did what I usually do when I want the real fan vibe – I hopped onto a couple of the VT message boards. Didn't post anything, just lurked mostly. And wow, you really see the split there.
- Some fans are totally frustrated. They're pointing fingers at play-calling, recruiting, lack of progress, you name it. Lots of strong opinions, very passionate.
- Other fans are preaching patience. They're saying, "Look, it's a big rebuild," "Give the guy time," "Changing coaches again won't help." They point to maybe some small signs of improvement or the difficulty of the job.
After reading through a bunch of threads, I tried to check out some post-game comments from Pry himself, just snippets I could find. Wanted to get a feel for how he was addressing things. Does he sound like he understands the issues? Does he have a plan? Hard to tell everything from short clips, but it adds a piece to the puzzle.
I even re-watched a few condensed game replays from the losses this season. Just wanted to see with my own eyes, you know? Are the mistakes fundamental? Is the team playing hard but just getting outmatched? Sometimes you see things differently when you're not caught up in the live game emotion.
Where I Landed After Looking Around
So after poking around, reading different takes, and looking at the record, here's kinda where my head's at. The "hot seat" talk isn't coming out of nowhere. The results haven't been what fans hoped for, plain and simple. You can definitely feel the pressure mounting.
But, I also see the point about needing time. Turning a program around, especially in today's college football world with transfers and everything, isn't an overnight job. It just isn't. Building a culture, getting your recruits in, developing players – that takes a few seasons at least.
For me, it feels a bit early for the super serious hot seat stuff, but I totally get why the discussion is happening. Fans want wins, and they want hope. Right now, both seem a bit short. It really feels like the rest of this season is gonna be huge for shaping the narrative around him, one way or the other.
Guess we just gotta watch and see how things shake out. It's never boring, that's for sure.
