Agreed. And I think Obama will right his ship in the next debate, and people will remember the two weeks between the debates 1-2 as the low point of his campaign. IMO, Romney needed a clear lead going into the next debate, because the pendulum of public opinion likes to swing, and Obama is almost certain to look light years better than he did the first time, which will likely shift the polls a few ticks back in Obama's direction. If Obama at least draws the next two debates, he'll still eke out an electoral win, IMO. Mainly because I just can't see Romney overcoming so much to put Ohio truly back into play.
Obama just needs to show up as an engaged advocate for his positions, and be able to effectively cross-examine Romney on Romney's weak spots. Use some offense. He doesn't need a clear "win" and likely won't get one. The spin police are going to obliterate an objective scoring of the event. The important thing is that he gets his swagger back and gives as good as he gets. He does that, and he'll have done enough. All just my opinion.