Top 3 things Mike Norvell must do to salvage the 2024 season

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Start Playing Other Younger Guys NOW

Kyle Morlock shouldn't see the field again at tight end unless it's on special teams. Landen Thomas and Amaree Williams should get all of those reps.

Fentrell Cypress needs to see fewer reps because he refuses to get off blocks in the run game and gives up too much in the passing game. I'd put young guys like Charles Lester, Ricky Knight, and others.

I'd like to see more KJ Kirkland at safety instead of Conrad Hussey. The latter got fast-tracked last year and continues to make the same mistakes he did as a freshman. I'd like to see more of Ashlynd Barker too.

I'd like to see more of Hykeem Williams, Jalen Brown, Elijah Moore, and other young guys.

By playing these young players, it allows them to gain some valuable experience. It'll give them seven games, which should be enough to appease guys who may consider entering the transfer portal because they're not getting an opportunity while sitting behind upperclassmen who's not producing.

Granted, those young guys must continue to work in practice and EARN the opportunity. If they want it given to them, they can hit the portal for all I care.