we lost were let go to make room for someone else" quickly turned into, "BYU is young and inexperienced. Next year will be better" which eventually turned into, "those players we lost were let go to make room for someone else".
I think the turnover is an indictment on the coaching staff, especially if it's being encouraged. It's a reason BYU isn't really improving, and it's a reason that as a player I would hesitate to come play at BYU.