The players look lost because they aren't very good. Quite frankly, I think Capel has been a far better coach this year, than last. You'd never know though, because he has nothing to work with. Which, of course, is his fault.
But because I do see fundamental improvement, albeit without victories, i'm willing to give him another year. He'll have enough talent next year to have a fair shot to make or break his tenure at OU.