The college football season is beginning to wind down

. After nine games, there are still more questions than answers. Things we know. Matt Rhule argues every call, all game long. He needs to pick and choose a little more wisely. A friend texted me Friday night, saying he complains more than a basketball coach. Sorry to draw that comparison, hoop coaches. We also know the offense has yet to find its identity. Coach Rhule fired Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Saturday. A week earlier, he was hailed as an offensive genius; this week he’s no longer affiliated with the team. Are we a running team? A passing team? Or undecided? Maybe with someone else calling the plays, the path forward will be a little clearer. Coordinators are always the sacrificial lambs when trouble hits. However, results are mixed. Rarely does a midseason switch fix a long-term issue. More often than not, it’s just the first step toward further firings, which can eventually lead to the head coach’s exit.

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