Dunno about ass kicking, but I do expect improvement and I think the mustang does too. In fact, I'm thinking that a big reason CK got the job is that GT figured he is the most likely to get us to a bowl next season, which will stop the bleeding much faster than other hires.
I'm legit excited about CK at this point, although I absolutely need to see that he can put together a good supporting staff from among the "big boys."