The problem with it taking "some time" is that lack of early results will kill recruiting which will make more time unworthy of the investment.only real difference is that Barnes hasn't recorded any major recruiting wins (that are currently productive members of this team)...
this team is a developmental team. and it took 3-4 years to get there. it will probaby be the same for pruitt, and even then, it may not be as productive as what we're seeing in bball. part of that goes to the competitive landscape of the conf, like you said....UK and Fl are down, Auburn, LSU, MSU are up...not the case in football...though i'm all for any/all of UGA, UF or Bama falling off a cliff.
that would be a great break lol.
long story short, i think it's just going to take some time, and that will require some level of patience from us. this isn't happening over night. we're going to have to be aware of the steps involved in improving this program and acknowlege them for what they are......not what they aren't (division title, conf title, playoffs etc..we're a ways off from that level of acheivement).
I like Pruitt. I think he's a good coach of the game. But he needs players and to get players he has to show he can coach. When the new shine wears off... there better be something real there.