1) we have gotten so used to offensive blowouts we can't appreciate good defense. Would you rather have a 10-3 loss to UGA or a 40-35 win over Tulane? Honestly I'll take the loss because we took on a tough game and played strength on strength. 2) field position in the first quarter killed the game plan...DJ didn't have the space to get comfortable and that fed the rest of the game. Would you rather be offensively inept starting on the 45 for an entire quarter or starting on the 5? 3) how good is our defense? Man
Do we have some work to do? Absolutely. But look across the board.
Bama - looked great. Not even close Oklahoma - what defense UGA - what offense Clemson - what offense OSU - what defense Lsu - not good Oregon - not good UNC - not good Etc
No one has looked the part outside of Bama ... We all have the season to grow. Be patient.