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Re: Predictions
« Reply #20 on: August 11, 2016, 01:44:30 PM »
No, but we have them on the road, and that will help them.

I'm divided on UGA. On one hand I think they are rebuilding, on the other they are a complete beast. I lean more toward us winning that game.
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« Reply #21 on: August 11, 2016, 01:59:06 PM »
Which will happen early and often.

Most likely.   :facepalm:
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Re: Predictions
« Reply #22 on: August 11, 2016, 02:37:21 PM »
6, 7, or 8 wins (regular season) are doable if things break the right way.

If the offense can be consistent and generate points more than burying the defense in bad field position or with lots of 3 and outs, that swings some toss up games in our favor.

If the defensive front can stay healthy (looking at you, Carl) and is as lights out, that helps a ton.

Kicking game should be steady as always.

Got to have good QB play though. Don't have to be the second coming of Cam but can't be turtle or cocoa panda either.
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« Reply #23 on: August 11, 2016, 02:51:42 PM »
I predict the defense will be significantly improved.  May not beat Clemson or show that improvement as long as Mr. Watson is at the helm.  But, if at the very least, we hang tough and get some offensive rhythm in that first game, we finish 9-3.  Clemson, LSU and Bama hang the losses on us.


Oh...and fuck Georgia.
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« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2016, 03:07:24 PM »
I predict the defense will be significantly improved.

I hope so, but until our defense looks good in a game, I'm going to assume all "improvements" on the defensive side of the ball are attributed to the shitty offense they scrimmage against.
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« Reply #25 on: August 11, 2016, 04:04:44 PM »
I hope so, but until our defense looks good in a game, I'm going to assume all "improvements" on the defensive side of the ball are attributed to the shitty offense they scrimmage against.

My take on the defensive improvement prediction.  And BTW, amazing that we've won one MNC and played for another with our D pretty much being one large suck since CTT left.

First off, everything I've read concerning the coaching change is that things have been simplified under Steele and the atmosphere is 100% better with guys actually having fun.  I totally get that it was a Spring game, but in this last game, it seemed the defense was really flying to the ball and acting all nasty once they got there.  Maybe that's just my perception, but it looked that way to me.

Heights and weights.  I've made no secret of the fact that our S & C program concerns me.  They've been open from the start about having the same philosophy in the weight room as they do on the field. Fast, fast, fast.... Crossfit (bro) and Plyometrics will get you in great shape for the 4th quarter.  Also gets you blown up at the LOS by San Jose State.  I haven't read that they've changed anything; however, numerous players, especially across the front 7 have made significant weight gains.  And the promotional video they have out for off season workouts features way more of the basic strength moves...bench press, squats, dead lifts etc.

Mower Starz.  I can't recall a time when the defensive side of the ball has had this much star power.  If Deshaun Davis gets the nod at LB, he'll most likely be the only player on that unit that 247 didn't rate as a 4* or 5*.  I know, I know...the starz don't automatically translate to success on the field for an individual, but I'm a firm believer that there's skrength in numbers.  And check this out.  If they rotate in the right guys, we could have this group of 5*s playing at one time.  Montravelosity Adams, Carl Lawson, Derrick Brown, Byron Cowart and Tray Williams. 

The best analogy I can think of with this defense is what we've said about Bruce Pearl.  If he can't win at Auburn, it just can't be done.  If we can't be a hell of a lot better with this group on defense, we need to quit trying.

Oh, and I imagine this was posted earlier somewhere else, but it's worth taking another look.  Especially the last half




   
 
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Re: Predictions
« Reply #26 on: August 11, 2016, 04:46:32 PM »
7-5/8-4
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« Reply #27 on: August 11, 2016, 04:48:53 PM »
7-5/8-4
I thought we could only choose one.

Oh, Prowler gets an extra free pick I guess. I'm sure he earned it.
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« Reply #28 on: August 11, 2016, 04:51:04 PM »
I thought we could only choose one.

Oh, Prowler gets an extra free pick I guess. I'm sure he earned it.

With a pimp cup like that, who can argue?
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« Reply #29 on: August 11, 2016, 05:09:35 PM »


   

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Re: Predictions
« Reply #30 on: August 11, 2016, 07:01:44 PM »
I thought we could only choose one.

Oh, Prowler gets an extra free pick I guess. I'm sure he earned it.
That extra pick was taken from a wealthy prognosticator and redistributed.
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« Reply #31 on: August 11, 2016, 10:50:46 PM »
I thought we could only choose one.

Oh, Prowler gets an extra free pick I guess. I'm sure he earned it.
SIX got three picks. I guess since he has a "Top rated" podcast he's granted a couple extra picks.


0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 regular season wins are possible.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 wins are more likely.
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« Reply #32 on: August 12, 2016, 02:36:15 AM »
6, 7, or 8 wins (regular season) are doable if things break the right way.

If the offense can be consistent and generate points more than burying the defense in bad field position or with lots of 3 and outs, that swings some toss up games in our favor.

If the defensive front can stay healthy (looking at you, Carl) and is as lights out, that helps a ton.

Kicking game should be steady as always.

Got to have good QB play though. Don't have to be the second coming of Cam but can't be turtle or cocoa panda either.
This^^^. We might not match Clemson or Alabama in overall talent but should have enough to win all of the others.
Consistency and timely play calling will be critical.

8-4.
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Re: Predictions
« Reply #33 on: August 12, 2016, 07:46:15 AM »
SIX got three picks. I guess since he has a "Top rated" podcast he's granted a couple extra picks.


0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 regular season wins are possible.

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 wins are more likely.

It is fine to have a range in a season pick before the season starts given the pick isn't ridiculous (e.g. We'll win 0-12 games.). As I posted before, two biggest variables for me are consistency with offense and impact of the defensive front to control how much other teams do to us. Personally hoping we can start getting teams off the field on 3rd down for a change.
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« Reply #34 on: August 12, 2016, 08:26:49 AM »
It is fine to have a range in a season pick before the season starts given the pick isn't ridiculous (e.g. We'll win 0-12 games.). As I posted before, two biggest variables for me are consistency with offense and impact of the defensive front to control how much other teams do to us. Personally hoping we can start getting teams off the field on 3rd down for a change.
That getting teams off the field on third down is a great point to hammer home to your podcast audience.
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Re: Predictions
« Reply #35 on: August 12, 2016, 08:31:53 AM »
Dear Lord I hope our D can/will bring the pain this year
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« Reply #36 on: August 12, 2016, 09:25:13 AM »
That getting teams off the field on third down is a great point to hammer home to your podcast audience.
Yeah...the audience will be on the edge of their seat to hear more. Maybe throw in, scoring more points than the opponent will help.
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Re: Predictions
« Reply #37 on: August 12, 2016, 09:56:47 AM »
timely play calling will be critical.

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Re: Predictions
« Reply #38 on: August 12, 2016, 10:04:38 AM »
That extra pick was taken from a wealthy prognosticator and redistributed.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater?
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Re: Predictions
« Reply #39 on: August 12, 2016, 10:53:00 AM »
This^^^. We might not match Clemson or Alabama in overall talent but should have enough to win all of the others.
Consistency and timely play calling will be critical.

8-4.


I do hope that is our biggest improvement on the O side of the ball.
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