In Reply to: Joey, we hardley knew ye posted by TheHappyBurgermeister on May 21, 2025 at 11:15:48
... new guys. At every position. And they're going to get the benefit of the doubt, as the new, shiny plaything.
He brought in Makihele and Unije last year. The second it was announced Unije was coming, Bruno Fina hit the portal. Fina had a very good year for Duke. Unije sucked and almost got Garbers killed. Finally, Prongos (a chip kelly Holdover) replaced Unije, and the pass pro got better, but the damage was done.
Makihele had the same sordid experience at Ucla. He was HORRIBLE v Hawaii and Indiana. Before the lsu game, the Makihele Moment was given a mercy-killing... Carlin was moved back to RG, and Yoon (a chip Kelly Holdover) took over at center. The o wasn't great, but it at least showed some brief moments of competence. If only Ucla had kept its 4 returning starters and plugged in Yoon from the start of the season (aka, spring ball forward)... but no. DF has no confidence in the guys who've grown up in the program. Even though he himself has been part of the program since 2017.