I agree with the article. Many things have to change in the offseason. The Mike Riley run game needs more creativity. The O-Line is mediocre at best. Like the article said, staying status-quo could make next season make or break for Riley.
They seem hell-bent on throwing the football. If you plan on throwing it a lot in the Big Ten, you better have an elite defense. NU does not have a defense even remotely close to elite.