I think the last couple of games Woody has been very solemn and frank about the team. I don't hear him sugar coating anything. If you want him to say we suck and can't get better, he won't ever (and IMHO should never) do that.
He has talked about lack of depth, lack of talent and experience in what depth we do have, obvisious quesitonable coaching decisions; not sure what else you would want from him.
We are very lucky to have Woody and ISP involved in MU sports. OUr broadcasts are great compared to most schools our size, and I would say on par with some of the best in the country. If you think that each week we get 1.5 to 2 hours of pre-game, a great broadcast by Mr. Cotton, and then an hour to spout off our opinions after every game,....I think we are pretty lucky.
Sure Woody often defends the program and coaches, but I don't see him harboring false expectations, over hyping things we can't deliver, or beating his chest with falsehood beliefs.
PS. I don't know him from Adam, so I am not defending a friend.