you would absolutely be singing a different tune. Utah had a senior 4 year starter qb, senior stud rb, great defense, and kickers who were among the best in the nation and they still managed to blow the division title and shot at conference title. They were #3 in the nation at one point. Lost to an interim coach, a backup QB at Arizona, and to a banged up ucla at home on senior night.
I guess that's improvement according to you.