And he should be. The indecisions on the veer, the poor reads (if any) on the midline, and, yes, the failure to step up all made a difference. Losing a starter and two main backups before the second game, then losing Beno, then having both Jackson and Finch banged up for most of the season changed what was supposed to be a strength before the season into a collection of walking wounded, players out of position (I was looking forward to seeing Jackson at RG for the season), and 2nd/3rd string players starting. That'll do it. I can't think of an OL coach in the country who could change that picture into a team strength. Indeed, I thought our OL played way above their head during the three game win streak that got us back to bowl eligibility. Losing as much game experience as we did especially hurts our O since the blocking schemes are a major part of why the thing works.
I have to say that I've found the criticism of Sewak this season unfair; he did ok with the cards that were dealt him. Not great, but ok.
