That’s not being real fair to Detmer.

Hill was a completely different player that year—significantly bigger, slower, and less explosive. He wasn’t the same guy from the Texas beat downs or the one who’s amassing highlights for the Saints.

Furthermore, Jamaal was hurt for perhaps our two biggest games (Utah, Boise St.)—games we lost at the very end.

No excuses for Detmer in year 2, and it’s also true that Mangum looked much worse under Ty than he did with Anae. I just feel
like the narrative of being bailed out by 2 amazing players is a bit overblown. Kalani et al delivered a season in first attempt that was right on par with what the program had been producing.