Revisiting Pre-Season Predictions

wesfau2 · « **on:** October 29, 2013, 12:13:25 PM »

I could swear we had a prediction thread, but damned if I can find it.

The Auburn Tigers are sitting at 7-1 (3-1) two-thirds (roughly 62.4%) of the way through the season.

I think I called 8 regular season wins with a possible bowl win to hit 9 for this season and feeling pretty good about hitting that goal. Admittedly, though, I am pretty shocked at the quality of the recovery effort by Gus.

Anyone want to join me in patting themselves on the back or perhaps admitting to their gloomy predictions?

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:24:50 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on October 29, 2013, 12:13:25 PM

I could swear we had a prediction thread, but damned if I can find it.

The Auburn Tigers are sitting at 7-1 (3-1) two-thirds (roughly 62.4%) of the way through the season.

I think I called 8 regular season wins with a possible bowl win to hit 9 for this season and feeling pretty good about hitting that goal. Admittedly, though, I am pretty shocked at the quality of the recovery effort by Gus.

Anyone want to join me in patting themselves on the back or perhaps admitting to their gloomy predictions?

I thought 9 & 4, with loses to LSU-A&M-UGA-and turds but a bowl win.

If we win big this weekend we should be ok till we get to the Iron bowl.

JR4AU · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:28:45 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on October 29, 2013, 12:13:25 PM

I could swear we had a prediction thread, but damned if I can find it.

The Auburn Tigers are sitting at 7-1 (3-1) two-thirds (roughly 62.4%) of the way through the season.

I think I called 8 regular season wins with a possible bowl win to hit 9 for this season and feeling pretty good about hitting that goal. Admittedly, though, I am pretty shocked at the quality of the recovery effort by Gus.

Anyone want to join me in patting themselves on the back or perhaps admitting to their gloomy predictions?

I think I said @ 6 wins but allowed that if a QB panned out we might be better than that. Never thought we would be where we are now.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:37:55 PM »

I don't recall if I predicted a win total. I do remember saying that I'd be satisfied if we were competitive again. I can take a loss if we can look at it and say, "If we had just done this or, if that one play hadn't...." I've left blowouts early. (When AU is on the good end) But, last year was the first time I've gotten up and walked out early in disgust.

I might not have predicted a win total but I do recall thinking those of you who said 10+ wins were suffering delusions from the side effects of teh goat aids.

Saniflush · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:38:12 PM »

I never concede anything. We are still gonna win the N.C.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:41:50 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on October 29, 2013, 12:38:12 PM

I never concede anything. We are still gonna win the N.C.

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WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:45:30 PM »

Pretty sure I said we would be 7-1 at this point but I think I had us winning against LSU and losing to TAMU. I also said that we'd lead the conference in rushing, have a much improved defense and start 5 black QB's in one game. It's on here somewhere.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:53:26 PM »

Damn it to hell people. You can't start 5 different players at one position. You are bringing the overall IQ of this board down.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2013, 12:58:58 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on October 29, 2013, 12:53:26 PM

Damn it to hell people. You can't start 5 different players at one position. You are bringing the overall IQ of this board down.

Well if you want to get all technikul and all with the wording, no. They didn't start. If you wanna get all literal, you can literally lick my ass where it looks like a fig.

Saniflush · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2013, 01:04:30 PM »

Quote from: WiregrassTiger on October 29, 2013, 12:58:58 PM

Well if you want to get all technikul and all with the wording, no. They didn't start. If you wanna get all literal, you can literally lick my ass where it looks like a fig.

Maybe he means personally......cause they all had one of those.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2013, 01:07:35 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on October 29, 2013, 12:37:55 PM

I don't recall if I predicted a win total. I do remember saying that I'd be satisfied if we were competitive again. I can take a loss if we can look at it and say, "If we had just done this or, if that one play hadn't...." I've left blowouts early. (When AU is on the good end) But, last year was the first time I've gotten up and walked out early in disgust.
I might not have predicted a win total but I do recall thinking those of you who said 10+ wins were suffering delusions from the side effects of teh goat aids.

Labor day game stayed for that great overtime victory against that powerhouse ULM.

A&M game left at half time.

Don't think I watched any part of a game after A&M.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2013, 01:21:58 PM »

Check the front page article.

Godfather · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2013, 01:59:05 PM »

I said 14 wins was indeed possible. Over a 2 year period.

I will admit I am shocked that we are where we are. I thought we would be somewhere around 5-7 wins, depending on QB play. As an Auburn fan I am always "All In" and I am excited to see what this season brings.

However, I also want to see long term results.

One year does not a coach make.

Signed,
Terry Bowden
Gene Chizik
Hugh Freeze

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2013, 02:24:38 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on October 29, 2013, 01:59:05 PM

I said 14 wins was indeed possible. Over a 2 year period.

I will admit I am shocked that we are where we are. I thought we would be somewhere around 5-7 wins, depending on QB play. As an Auburn fan I am always "All In" and I am excited to see what this season brings.

However, I also want to see long term results.

One year does not a coach make.

Signed,
Terry Bowden
Gene Chizik
Hugh Freeze

Personally, I'm gonna be pissed if we win more than the 7 I predicted. Bastards.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2013, 02:27:14 PM »

I said 8 regular season wins myself...pulled my shoulder out trying to pat myself on the back. These damn biceps keep getting in my way.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #15 on:** October 29, 2013, 02:34:25 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on October 29, 2013, 02:27:14 PM

I said 8 regular season wins myself...pulled my shoulder out trying to pat myself on the back. These damn biceps keep getting in my way.

Yea the Mrs. was just talking about them. (Again)

AUChizad · « **Reply #16 on:** October 29, 2013, 02:56:14 PM »

Not that you can't read it in the other thread, but I said I'd be upset with 6 wins or less.

This is true.

I said that 7 wins would be acceptable, but nothing to get excited about.

This is true.

I said 8 wins or more would have me excited.

This is true.

I said that I expected this to happen.

And here we are.

This is my back.

GH2001 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2013, 04:35:21 PM »

I said 7 was par for course in regular season. Anything more and Gus has exceeded any expectation. Well, Gus has exceeded. Also, I think there's more disparity in the SEC than anyone thought. Doesn't hurt.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2013, 04:45:26 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on October 29, 2013, 02:56:14 PM

Not that you can't read it in the other thread, but I said I'd be upset with 6 wins or less.

This is true.

I said that 7 wins would be acceptable, but nothing to get excited about.

This is true.

I said 8 wins or more would have me excited.

This is true.

I said that I expected this to happen.

And here we are.

This is my back.

You're white?!?

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2013, 05:16:19 PM »

I'm to the point now where I will be very angry if we lose to Arkansas or Tennessee.

A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have been surprised to see us struggle against Florida Atlantic.

But the offense is dynamic and polished enough now that we should not see another game where we score less than 28 points until the Iron Bowl.