Yeah, I know. Too much of the blame is pointed at Cole. The defense can shoulder a lot the blame for the losses. But I think our defense is good, but gets put into situations that makes it difficult. Consecutive three-and-outs puts pressure on any defense. The offense has to move the ball to give the D time to rest. But when that doesn’t happen, different players and packages are inserted, especially in the fourth. That’s what happened this past Saturday.

Not knowing what’s wrong with Cole, small injury the coaching staff is silent on perhaps? In any case, start Cordeiro. It would take the pressure off of Cole because all eyes will be on him. Any miss throw will only be magnified. You know, waiting for the next shoe to drop. If Cordeiro falters, then Cole can enter on his white horse to save the team. If Cordeiro does well, it’s simply good for the team.

Some scheme and roster adjustments need to be made and recruiting players that can boost Hawaii to overcome those RnS Achilles heels.

It’s really clear that Rolo’s going to NEED to recruit guys for defense for the 2020 offseason. They can’t get band-aid players to aid them on their way. This team talks big of a game on having a good offense, but they can’t back it up with solid defense. Ever since 2011, we just haven’t been the same team we once were. Including Chow’s tenure, we have not made it to the postseason for 5 straight seasons. I hope that the coaching staff and Rolo realize the clear picture for the 2020 season because their schedule will be ridiculously on its highest difficulty level. They are looking at 7 tough matches next year and a bowl berth could pretty much not happen for them.

The other thing that’s distracting me is…where’s this “phase 2” that they’re talking about? Because we’re not seeing it, and it’s going to possibly end the same way like last year, where it fades to oblivion. If Rolo wants to sustain a winning record and forget the 3-9 2017 season, then this is the season to do it. Finish!