share your reasons for optimism and the direction of the program. I really do lean more toward optimism in my life and have trouble with those that carry a negative aura particularly in the workplace. I want to jump on board the positive train, but can not get over the three-year trend, growing talent gap (recruiting), lack of positive vibes from the football program (scathing si article, mass number of transfers exceeding national means), loss of national relevance (rarely a mention in national programing)