I think we had to beat WSU to make a bowl. If we hadn't lost all those players due to criminal activity and started Rettig, I think we would have breezed against WSU and 7-8 wins were possible. With the lost secondary and Laviano at the helm, I see 4-5 wins, which is sad, because I think we have the talent to do better with better QB-ing and a better secondary (both are still somewhat possible, if we switch to Rettig before it's too late or if the secondary guys learn quickly).
IMHO the biggest loss wasn't Barnwell and Boggs. The biggest loss happened in the Sunshine State even earlier than that. When Bailey pulled his boneheaded maneuver for $20 we lost the best DB on the roster. That kid was lightening fast, had great ball skills, and was a flat out stud destined for a 1st round NFL draft position. What a waste of a life.