Came across this perspective from former QB Michael Taylor ('86-89) regarding the current state of affairs with the program at his alma mater, via USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/09/23/ex-qb-michael-tayl...

Apologies in advance for sharing the link versus including a snippet of his comments, he's getting it all out there - couldn't pick a best of the bunch.