I am very satisfied with Mario, not completely, but very satisfied.
I think we are seeing him evolve and getting out of his own way.
Yes, Hebert was somewhat wasted. And that could have been due to "saving" him for the pros by not using him during his career as he was in his last two games, Utah Pac 12 CShip and Rose Bowl.
This year with only a serviceable QB and a whole lot of injuries to what would have been a much better D, where we are is great. Make us earn the North and battle back for a Pac 12 CShip.
After all, that was the goal of most of the fans at the beginning of the year and now on Nov 27 it is still doable.
I think we all knew being #3 was pyrite. It was nice why it lasted.
This is his 4th year (although 2020 shouldn't be considered a full year with what the Pac 12 had to go thru), his recruits now, and hopefully an intact coaching staff going ONWARD AND UPWARD.