Agree. 9-3 looks pretty realistic. But that article, again, seems like it was written by some gal working at Hooters. Its all about the skill positions and analytical numbers (how many return). There is no conversation about the improved OL, the maturity gained at DE and the depth at WR and in the DBackfield. All in all, I think this reflects the opinion of most of the college football world outside of HV.
When I analyze a football team, I always start with the most important position, which is qb. PSU will have a qb who will be a three-year starter who has posted a 22-5 record in the past two seasons and played in the Rose and Fiesta Bowls, as well as in tough environments like Ann Arbor, Iowa City, Columbus and East Lansing. How many teams in the country have a returning qb with that experience and success?
Listen, New Yorkers and New York journalists know as much about college football as I do about a cricket match, i.e. next to nothing. New York is one of the worst college sports towns in the nation.
Michigan has the week off before. At this point I ‘m looking at a L.
Michigan may have the best defense in college football this year. They have some good athletes on offense but haven't been able to put it together. They had an inexperienced line and a bad QB. This year, they get the QB from Mississippi who is highly regarded. I have no idea what to expect from UM's offense but the D will keep them in every game.
yeah..and that ND game is their first game (9-1) without a lot of time to get a new QB and offense set. ND is set at #11 in the ESPN preseason poll while UM is at 14.
Agree. I think 10-2 is a reasonable expectation for this team. 9-3 is acceptable given the status of our lack of experience on D. Anything worse is failure (assuming decent health). 11-1 or 12-0 would be, obviously, awesome and not outside the realm of possibilities if some kids over perform. It happens every year to a team or two.
