So on the Rant today I was told Toledo is better than IU

I've heard others express the same opinion. In fact, if IU had a team like years past, I'd say Toledo would be the toughest game but IU is supposed to be improved this year so who knows. I'd say, the Mizzou team of last year could lose to Toledo, IU or Arky State. Hopefully we are not the Mizzou of last year.

I don't know a lot about Toledo, but that Indiana game is dangerous. They'll be pretty decent this year. I think they return damn near everyone. I think with Mizzou getting those that were injured last year back that you'll win, probably by a nice margin but it'll be close until late in the 3rd. IMO

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In comparison to last year's UCF, similar talent and skill, you think?

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Idk.

My guess is that Toledo has the most finesse on offense between IU and Arky ST. They'll be fast but maybe not big-strong enough to hang all game. We should be able to score 30+.

IU should have the biggest and strongest OL. Good players on offense, but not a bunch of skill players. Another one we should be able to put up 30 or more, and should be able to hold under 30.

Arky St may be a bit of a combo between Toledo and IU, but not as good as either. A small challenge, but one we should win.

3 semi tough games that we should win, but we'll have to do most thing right in all three games. We bring anything less than a B+ game any of those weeks and we could lose.

I think you raise a good point about Toledo. Most have their eyes on IU, but Toledo could be a problem.

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Should we be nervous, or is my blow through the OOC and win 2 SEC games prediction pretty sound?

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You have us winning 3 SEC games.

For posterity and such.

Also, a loss in one of these OOC games is a possibility. I have a feeling that after last year, they'll be better prepared for these games. Especially considering we don't get to the conf schedule until after all the OOC's are played.

Last years schedule was brutal considering everything.

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It is strange. Don't remember ever being this uncertain about a season. I was leaning strong toward 8 wins, but the way the offense died in the final scrimmage left me wondering.

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I'm usually pretty good at guessing how the team will do. Last year I was fricked because of the injuries and everything that happened, but I expected 9 wins last season and I still don't think that was a bad prediction. I look dumb, but I'll still stand behind my prediction given the circumstances of last season.

This year, I really have no clue, it's all leftover doubt from what happened last season, but it's really fricking annoying.

I just want it to get going.

I'll give you that.

I've never thought as well about our prospects in the SEC as I did during halftime of the Georgia game surrounded by quiet as hell Georgia fans at our local watch party.

It didn't come out wrong at all. As much as the Mizzou board will try to beat you down, you don't have to agree. In fact, if outside posters agree with us all the time, I'll become the grayback of the board and start voting people out.

I want discussion. I am a betting man, and in this case, I agree with you. I never bet on Mizzou, but if I did I also wouldn't touch anything until after the Georgia game.

I'm nervous about Vanderbilt, honestly. However, I just pick Vandy in most cases because if we lose there isn't a boat full of cocksuckers calling me out.

I honestly think we may knock off a couple teams we shouldn't. I think there's just as likely a chance we lose to Indiana.

It's tough season to predict. Everything will be a lot clearer after the OOC schedule is done, and I think having all 4 OOC games at the front of the schedule Big 12 style will help us in SEC play.

Indiana is one of the worst teams in the Power Conferences (you'll be happy to know I think Kansas is by far the worst).

Toledo is sorta like Troy and UCF. They're good within their conference and have the potential to scare or even upset some bigger opponents. I don't see them as BCS busters, but they could be dangerous.