Agreed.. And to your point in the last two classes, nobody talks about that when discussing cge. Even without Sanders, the last 2 classes look to be overall improvement, at base talent/measurable levels.
So to me the criticism on his HS classes and lack of development are more TBD. The initial problem we had with the o line when they got here was we had no depth. So we've had to go to the portal to supplement with experience so the younger guys had time to develop. We're in better shape there now, but not completely out of the woods yet.
So I think it's a little premature to say he's THE problem. that also doesn't mean he's not either. There's just more to it imo... So I'm willing to give the benefit of doubt.
2 things I've said several times when discussing the o line...
1. The run game, blocking schemes etc have all been very good. And it's hard to argue with the results we've seen from the run game since this staff has been here.
2. Pass protection needs work. Too many holding penalties and our QBs don't get as many clean pockets as they should. Part of that gets fixed with overall upgrades in talent.