For those of you who are actually upset right now, I will just say this. Tressel was 2-9 in his first year, he inherited more talent from Narduzzi than Pelini left for Phillips, and the OVC in 1986 was a weak conference compared to the modern MVFC.
Disregarding the transfers that Phillips brought in, take a look at the juniors and seniors that Phillips inherited. How many would you label as "good" football players? Two? Three? It will take years to develop these ridiculously young players.
No turnovers, few penalties, playing hard to the final whistle. Many of the things on Peteonastick's list could be checked off today.