but I really don't think it's entirely fair to hold them to a standard that is unrealistic with 4th and 5th string players getting tons of minutes.

I know there is a lot of angst in the fanbase right now. Entirely understandable.

I don't (and perhaps you dont' either) see an easy way out of the predicament. The very reasons I love BYU make it REALLY difficult to recruit top flight talent, and also to bring in high level coaches.