Dear Smart Sun Devils, It’s been a few weeks! I still have work and family obligations, and sometimes those things take precedence over this little hobby I have. Also, I have to admit, I wasn’t super motivated to write after the loss to Utah. This week’s newsletter will be a little different than most. I’m going to mostly skip a recap of the Washington State loss, and instead focus on one aspect of Herm Edwards’ decision-making in the game, then follow that up with some thoughts on the season, including an assessment of the coaching staff’s performance this season, and Herm’s tenure overall. As always, if you like what you’re reading, and haven’t signed up, please hit the subscribe button below:
I just now discovered this site so I'm obviously extremely late here, but this is an extremely thoughtful and cogent analysis of both the WSU game and of the program as a whole. Clearly Edwards isn't going anywhere regardless of the way the season ended and how badly recruiting has cratered. And my fear is that given the way Anderson handled the baseball program in keeping Tracy Smith long after he should have been shown the door, it could be another 1 or even 2 more disappointing seasons before Edwards moves on, and who knows what shape football will be in by that point.
I just now discovered this site so I'm obviously extremely late here, but this is an extremely thoughtful and cogent analysis of both the WSU game and of the program as a whole. Clearly Edwards isn't going anywhere regardless of the way the season ended and how badly recruiting has cratered. And my fear is that given the way Anderson handled the baseball program in keeping Tracy Smith long after he should have been shown the door, it could be another 1 or even 2 more disappointing seasons before Edwards moves on, and who knows what shape football will be in by that point.