Did a lack of talent or a lack of coaching show up ?
Yes. The recruits under Solich always seemed to be lacking in talent, but he was able to take two or three or four each year and raise their skill levels to an all-MAC level. But since his contact with players in his role as analyst was limited last season, that meant the rest of the coaching staff had to create the magic. Unfortunately, we don't have a Harry Potter among the coaching staff.