This team will not be successful as long as Rees is the OC.
A good coach has to maximize/utilize the talent he has. Rees simply doesn't have a clue. NOT ONE! Talent issues may be an excuse against the OSUs of the world. It shouldn't be against the Stanfords of the world.
Typically, a new head coach is allowed to hire his own staff, especially at the key positions. And it is pretty standard to hire a strong Coordinator on the opposite side of what the HC is strong at.
ND did that just the opposite. We have a fully experienced DC and a novice who only knows one system at OC.