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Posted on 7/18/17 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 7/18/17 at 10:25 pm
So, I've had a couple, and thought I'd post something... perhaps not a good idea lol.
Anyway, work has sucked the last couple weeks and I thought I'd play an exercise in this season.
Out of conference: sweep. I really don't see any real challenges here. The offense is going to flow, and the defense will get their reps in. Even on a bad day, I don't see a loss against any OOC opponents.
South Carolina: I predict a win here. Possibly a high scoring game, and SC just can't keep up. Our defense shows a little improvement and the cocks just aren't prepared for our offense, and don't expect our Dline to show up. 37- 28 good guys
Auburn: Comes to Columbia with an automatic win on their minds. The SC game isn't thought of as much because it's early in the season and SC wasn't great last year. Overlooking Mizzou, Auburn just isn't playing well in the first half and give up some points. Our D holds them to 7 to take it to the second half. It's a battle to the end as we fight to keep the lead, but Auburn just can't make it happen. Win for Mizzou 31 - 27.
Kentucky: The tigers are playing with a chip on their shoulders and want payback from last year. Add in some confidence and this turns into a great first 3 quarters. Confidence turns to cockiness and loss of focus. Kentucky fights back in the 4th but not enough to take the victory. 34 - 28 miz!
Georgia: Comes out strong on D and holds the tigers to 14 in the first half. But Miz D line has found their stride with TBJ healthy and impressive DE play against a soft Georgia OL, 14-10 at half. Miz gets a hard fought 10 in the second half and holds Georgia to 13. Miz pulls out a hard fought victory in Athens.
Florida: Can't get their defense together against the one two of Crocket and Jmon. They put up some points but come out with a loss. 34 - 24 Miz
Tenn: actually kinda sucks this year. They have some wins and unpredictable losses. Miz is ready for them and stomps that arse. 45 - 17 Miz
Vandy: had a good D but doesn't score well against us. A low scoring W and some things to work on. 24 - 17 Miz
Arkansas: has turned out in response to Eric Beisel's calling and wants a fight. A great game ends in victory and a build on the rivalry. 37-34 Miz
Reality
Win all OOC games.
Lose to Auburn, Georgia, Florida and one or two of the rest. End the season 7-5 or 8-4. (Hope we beat Tenn)
Get some good recruits. Head into 2018 with lock returning, crocket, most of our offense, improved D, and head into the season as a real threat for the division title.
Okay... that's off my chest now.
Anyone else have some outlandish additions?
Anyway, work has sucked the last couple weeks and I thought I'd play an exercise in this season.
Out of conference: sweep. I really don't see any real challenges here. The offense is going to flow, and the defense will get their reps in. Even on a bad day, I don't see a loss against any OOC opponents.
South Carolina: I predict a win here. Possibly a high scoring game, and SC just can't keep up. Our defense shows a little improvement and the cocks just aren't prepared for our offense, and don't expect our Dline to show up. 37- 28 good guys
Auburn: Comes to Columbia with an automatic win on their minds. The SC game isn't thought of as much because it's early in the season and SC wasn't great last year. Overlooking Mizzou, Auburn just isn't playing well in the first half and give up some points. Our D holds them to 7 to take it to the second half. It's a battle to the end as we fight to keep the lead, but Auburn just can't make it happen. Win for Mizzou 31 - 27.
Kentucky: The tigers are playing with a chip on their shoulders and want payback from last year. Add in some confidence and this turns into a great first 3 quarters. Confidence turns to cockiness and loss of focus. Kentucky fights back in the 4th but not enough to take the victory. 34 - 28 miz!
Georgia: Comes out strong on D and holds the tigers to 14 in the first half. But Miz D line has found their stride with TBJ healthy and impressive DE play against a soft Georgia OL, 14-10 at half. Miz gets a hard fought 10 in the second half and holds Georgia to 13. Miz pulls out a hard fought victory in Athens.
Florida: Can't get their defense together against the one two of Crocket and Jmon. They put up some points but come out with a loss. 34 - 24 Miz
Tenn: actually kinda sucks this year. They have some wins and unpredictable losses. Miz is ready for them and stomps that arse. 45 - 17 Miz
Vandy: had a good D but doesn't score well against us. A low scoring W and some things to work on. 24 - 17 Miz
Arkansas: has turned out in response to Eric Beisel's calling and wants a fight. A great game ends in victory and a build on the rivalry. 37-34 Miz
Reality
Win all OOC games.
Lose to Auburn, Georgia, Florida and one or two of the rest. End the season 7-5 or 8-4. (Hope we beat Tenn)
Get some good recruits. Head into 2018 with lock returning, crocket, most of our offense, improved D, and head into the season as a real threat for the division title.
Okay... that's off my chest now.
Anyone else have some outlandish additions?
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Posted on 7/18/17 at 10:41 pm to ZOUtiger
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Out of conference: sweep. I really don't see any real challenges here. The offense is going to flow, and the defense will get their reps in. Even on a bad day, I don't see a loss against any OOC opponents.
I hope we sweep. But we lost to MTSU last year and only beat UConn at home 9-6 a couple years ago. I'll go 3-1 with a loss to someone somewhere along the way.
Posted on 7/18/17 at 11:32 pm to ZOUtiger
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So, I've had a couple...
A couple too many.
6.5 wins. Hey, it's a bowl team and HCBO has something to sell.
"In Barry I trust." Most definitely. After a 5 win or less season in 2017...no sir. Burn it down and start over with a "Sterk Special".
This post was edited on 7/26/17 at 10:06 am
Posted on 7/19/17 at 8:59 am to ZOUtiger
I'm surprised everyone thinks the D will be the D we started with last year instead of the one that finished the season.
The D has multiple years of being damned solid with amazing edge rushers. That scheme that made them great is back in play. Plus Odom did great at DC and is now back in charge.
I think they make all the prognosticators looks like fools and end up a top 20 unit.
Go Tigers!
EDIT: 8-4 is my hopeful guess. I will take 7-5
The D has multiple years of being damned solid with amazing edge rushers. That scheme that made them great is back in play. Plus Odom did great at DC and is now back in charge.
I think they make all the prognosticators looks like fools and end up a top 20 unit.
Go Tigers!
EDIT: 8-4 is my hopeful guess. I will take 7-5
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 9:25 am to ZOUtiger
We should sweep non-con, but I still expect that to be somewhat difficult
Posted on 7/19/17 at 9:36 am to MizzouTrue
Purdue has a new head coach and won like 2 games last year. UConn was tied for last in their conference last year, and I'm not seeing a huge jump forward. I just don't see us losing an OOC game. If we do, it will not bode well for the season at all.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:12 am to ZOUtiger
Here I go
Missouri State Easy W
South Carolina hard W
Purdue W
Auburn similar to uga game last year. L
Kentucky another close L
Georgia ugly L
Idaho easy W
Connecticut easy W
Florida staple W
Tennessee W
Vanderbilt W
Arkansas L
8-4
3rd in the East
Missouri State Easy W
South Carolina hard W
Purdue W
Auburn similar to uga game last year. L
Kentucky another close L
Georgia ugly L
Idaho easy W
Connecticut easy W
Florida staple W
Tennessee W
Vanderbilt W
Arkansas L
8-4
3rd in the East
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 10:14 am
Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:37 am to mizslu314
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8-4
3rd in the East
That would be my pick. Maybe not all the wins and losses the same but something in that neighborhood. I do think you lose to Arkansas to close out the season. We are at home and as I have said before, Bert may very well be coaching for his career in that game.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:51 am to Arksulli
I think we have a better chance with Auburn at home than on the road against you guys.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:53 am to Ridgewalker
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I think they make all the prognosticators looks like fools and end up a top 20 unit.
That would be amazing, but probably unrealistic. a defense ranked in the 30s - 40s would be a high level goal for us.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 12:27 pm to ZOUtiger
Like I said I expect them to sweep but they won't be afterthoughts
Posted on 7/19/17 at 12:50 pm to mizslu314
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I think we have a better chance with Auburn at home than on the road against you guys.
I would not bat an eye if you beat Auburn this year. Malzahn is the perfect coach for Auburn in that they are either amazingly wonderful or roadkill. On any given Saturday.
Gus has a tendency to get stuck in a rut calling plays. Partly because he is trying to go so fast he'll just keep running the same thing even if it is getting diminishing results.
And yes, they do have an OC this year who will be calling the plays... but I will believe Malzahn gives up the play calling when I see it.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 2:57 pm to Arksulli
Loses to arky, auburn, florida and suprisingly, sc. they have a qb that is getting better and a defensive guru who is not in his second season as a head coach in the sec but with a lot of experience. This prognostication means we will be 2-2 on oct 1 and we will all be screaming for BO's firing but he will turn it around. 8-4
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:31 pm to pauliebleaker
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Loses to arky, auburn, florida and suprisingly, sc. they have a qb that is getting better and a defensive guru who is not in his second season as a head coach in the sec but with a lot of experience. This prognostication means we will be 2-2 on oct 1 and we will all be screaming for BO's firing but he will turn it around. 8-4
You do have a fairly salty early schedule but have a bit of break in the middle with some OOC games that should put you position to make a good run down the homestretch.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:39 pm to Arksulli
Like I posted previously:
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I think that Odom learns from his mistakes he made last year and the Defense will be improved.
The non-conference schedule is a joke so my expectations is 4-0.
As for SEC Play, here is my opinion on which program will be improved or regress and what kind of chance I give Mizzou to beat that team.
South Carolina (slightly improved) This may be the most important game of the season. Win here and Mizzou starts of 2-0 and has a strong possibility of heading into that Auburn game 3-0. SC will have more experience but I think Mizzou's offense will be too much for them at the end of the day. Still this one is a toss up. 50%
Auburn (improved) I heard a buzz that Auburn is over rated this year. I won't believe that until I see proof that says otherwise. Auburn will probably come into this game 2-1 (Loss to Clemson) and will be looking to get their 1st conference win. 30%
@ Kentucky (same as 2016) I don't think UK will be much different than last year. I'll give them the edge since they have home field advantage and Mizzou didn't win any road games last year. 45%
@Georgia (improved) If the last two years are any indication then this one could be another close one so I can't count Mizzou out. 35%
Florida (same) While the media is on the UGA hype train I'm picking The Gators to 3-peat. I don't think it will be quite the blow out that last year was but I don't give Mizzou much of a chance. 25%
Tennessee (decline) Tennessee is losing a lot of pieces and Mizzou has a history of doing well against the Vols. 40%
@Vanderbilt (slighty improved) It's Vandy, but they have surprised Missou in the past. 60%
@Arkansas (decline) Mizzou beat a better Hogs team last season. I think they pick up a much needed road win and end the season on another high note. 55%
I see no reason Mizzou can't go 7-5 or 8-4 if they get a surprise win or two. Like it's already been stated, the team's success this season hinges on the Defense.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 3:52 pm to MIZZOU_JP
Well since we are reposting takes placed elsewhere to this more aptly named thread here are my odds:
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4&8 35% likelihoood
5&7 60%
6&6 50%
7&5 35%
8&4 15%
These odds are based on what on its face would be a very winnable/easy schedule.
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 8:06 pm to MIZZOU_JP
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I see no reason Mizzou can't go 7-5 or 8-4
Damn, I wish I could be that optimistic. Throw eggs at me if you will, but I see 5-7.
Of course I hope my caution proves to be unjustified.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 9:31 pm to ZOUtiger
the thing about predictions is it only takes a key injury or a couple of key turnovers to really make a season look different.
However.
7-5 should be very doable and I would only be a little surprised with 9-3.
at 6-6 Barry should get a look.
at 5-7 Barry should get a very hard look
However.
7-5 should be very doable and I would only be a little surprised with 9-3.
at 6-6 Barry should get a look.
at 5-7 Barry should get a very hard look
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:12 pm to MIZ_COU
I honestly have no idea how the season will go. But, I'd rather go into it optimistically and be let down lol
Posted on 7/20/17 at 6:29 am to mizslu314
I would be happy with that. But I'll go 7-5.
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