...critics often say he ran the program into the ground but aside from the scandals, there were other things that were positive signs the program was turning around in 2004. John Beck was only a sophomore and in his first year as a full time starter. He was inconsistent and struggled with his confidence. BYU's offense followed suit.

The team Bronco inherited in 2005 was more experienced and seasoned at QB and along the OL and effectively the same unit that struggled at times in 2004 against a top 15 SOS.