Those advantages also appear like limitations to some. But, BYU is consistently strong enough so that if it catches a few breaks, which only happens some times and didn't happen this fall, then it could have a special season. That is one of the great things about being a Cougar fan. The team is good enough that a fan can always hope for a few breaks and a wonderful season.
I question if BYU will ever be dominant like Alabama has been under Saban, but it can has a special season, here and there.