Three years ago, we lost because we couldn't score points. Unless we pitched a shutout, wins were beyond unlikely.
This year, we can move the ball and we can score points. Regardless of the defense, we at least have a chance every week. Couldn't say that a few years back. I'm not saying we have a good chance every week, or that this approach will have us crashing a BCS bowl (I know ... stunning revelation), but with Willis running the show, we have a chance. A defensive stop here, a special teams play there, and this team at least has the firepower to give itself a chance.
Cue the Dumb and Dumber quote: "So you're saying there's a chance..."