All of the changes that were made were necessary and positive, but whenever there is that much change all at once, it could take too long for all those changes start to work together.
All of the pieces are there for a 10 win season, but I have questions as to whether or not we'll drop an early game or two that we shouldn't as the team gets more comfortable with the new schemes on offense and defense. For all intents and purposes, we have a new coaching staff and new schemes on both sides of the ball. If it all comes together it should be a big bounce back year for Notre Dame.
I am having a hard time predicting a 10 win season but at the same time will feel extremely disappointed with anything less given the talent on the roster.