Complacency vs. Risk Aversion

For the last couple of days, there have been quite a few posts discussing the complacency of the current program. Though I do agree that is true for segments of the Hokie Nation (mainly, some of the fans), I actually do not believe that the staff or even the team is complacent.

To me, it all boils down to risk aversion. I mean, look at how the team has been built over the last decade; ball control offense, strong defense, opportune special teams. This is all calculated and not really that risky.

Now when that product is successful (10 win seasons), it is really hard to let go of what you have been doing. Basically what it boils down to is that it seems we are coaching/playing not to lose; not specific games per se, but as a general attitude. As many others have said, maybe having a mediocre season will be good for us. Maybe it'll allow us to free ourselves up from the burden of this streak.

Look, I'm just a fan who loves this team and will never pretend I know how to dissect a game as well as any coach (or really a lot of the members here), but this is what I see right now. Feel free to disagree.

Cheers.