It's true that Hawk has won exactly zero games as of now. However, he seems to be a hit already. He has an excellent track record. He's charismatic, a straight shooter and little goofy. He's not slick but he's somehow suave with the press and fans. More importantly, the players seem to be buying in to his plan.
Still, questions abound. Boulder ain't Boise and the Big XII is not the WAC. Can he get it done here in prime time? Does his creative offense work against defenses as big and fast as he'll now face? Can he recruit the right talent? Can he build cohesion amongst a somewhat fragile team and fan base? Only time will tell. And in reality, the time required to transition is 2 or 3 years.
So what to expect this year? I have no Earthly clue except that our place-kicking should be the finest in the land. I suspect that the defense should be pretty good considering the experience and depth there. The offense is the biggest wild card. With a new, yet to be named QB and a brand new offensive scheme one can't expect too much. It should be exciting though.
In conclusion, welcome Dan Hawkins. We're glad you're here, we support you and we're excited to see what sort of program you'll build. We'll give you time to get your new machine built and tuned... as long as you don't lose to CSU!
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