I don't disagree that we'd be better with Freeman, but offense is only 1/3 of the game. The special teams were the only real high point last year, and I think that will continue as well as an improvement in defense. I think we can all agree that the defensive coaching staff this year is vastly superior.
We shouldn't have too much of a problem with getting 2-3 non-cons and 2-3 Big XII wins this year. Not great, but a lot better than 2-3 total. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think that's a high expectation, even for the players we have.