Tell it to the Marines. Tell it to the Army. Heck, tell it to the National Guard - any branch you want. Bo is not even close to as "hard" on these guys as a drill sergeant, a commanding officer, and not even close to as rough on these guys as the other team has been. No joke - if these guys are folding under the pressure Bo's putting on them, they have no place in major college football.
Bear Bryant didn't hold hands with his players. Bob Devaney didn't sing Kum-Ba-Yah with his guys. Heck, Paul Rhoads and Bill Snyder chew their players out. Seems like these guys are able to win tough games.
Having a coach that yells and high expectations isn't an excuse for losing games. Period.