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Fanbases that need to temper their expectations
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:45 am
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:45 am
1. Tennessee - the volnation and volquest contingent are quickly convincing themselves that we're on the brink of 8 or 9 wins. Quick side note, we're not.
2. Ole Miss - has there ever been more hype for a 6-6 team. Freeze is an elite coach, and I think he'll prove that over time. What he did last year was incredible, but the rebels aren't there yet. 6-6 or 7-5, again. It's another step in the right direction, but expectations will cause people to perceive it as a disappointment.
3. Kentucky - Stoops was a homerun hire, he's proving it on the recruiting trail. unfortunately, none of those four stars can play this year. it's going to be bad, real bad.
4. Arkansas - The most proven hire of the offseason. Respectability isn't far away, it's just not happening in 13-14. The hogs have done a complete 180 in terms of offensive philosophy without the talent to match the new system. I think they're a safe bet for 7th in the West.
2. Ole Miss - has there ever been more hype for a 6-6 team. Freeze is an elite coach, and I think he'll prove that over time. What he did last year was incredible, but the rebels aren't there yet. 6-6 or 7-5, again. It's another step in the right direction, but expectations will cause people to perceive it as a disappointment.
3. Kentucky - Stoops was a homerun hire, he's proving it on the recruiting trail. unfortunately, none of those four stars can play this year. it's going to be bad, real bad.
4. Arkansas - The most proven hire of the offseason. Respectability isn't far away, it's just not happening in 13-14. The hogs have done a complete 180 in terms of offensive philosophy without the talent to match the new system. I think they're a safe bet for 7th in the West.
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Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:46 am to Tennessee Jed
Why the hell do people think Arkansas fans have such high expactions
Most have said they expect 6 wins but would be happy with 5
Most have said they expect 6 wins but would be happy with 5
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:47 am to Tennessee Jed
I agree, except maybe replace UK with AU. UK fans will take any modest improvement and be happy with it. I think Stoops will provide that. AU has to be better, but I think there is a growing contingent of AU fans thinking 8 wins is likely rather than the ceiling. :negibarner:
This post was edited on 8/1/13 at 9:48 am
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:48 am to Gladius Veritas
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Why the hell do people think Arkansas fans have such high expactions
Because you all think bert is eventually gonna be a success in the sec.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:48 am to Tennessee Jed
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2. Ole Miss - has there ever been more hype for a 6-6 team. expectations will cause people to perceive it as a disappointment.
I'll personally jack slap the frick out of any OM fan on the rant for having expectations of anything more than 7 reg season wins.
Show yourselves so I can spank the frick out of you...
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:49 am to Tennessee Jed
I would say A&M fans but they do have a lot to be excited about.
And I'm sure many of the gumps are expecting another national championship so they may need to bring it down a notch.
And I'm sure many of the gumps are expecting another national championship so they may need to bring it down a notch.
This post was edited on 8/1/13 at 9:50 am
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:49 am to WDE24
quote:This. But the increasing optimism always happens as the season approaches
I agree, except maybe replace UK with AU. UK fans will take any modest improvement and be happy with it. I think Stoops will provide that. AU has to be better, but I think there is a growing contingent of AU fans thinking 8 wins is likely rather than the ceiling. :negibarner:
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:49 am to Gladius Veritas
The same reason he listed OM. Page view U
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:49 am to WDE24
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AU fans thinking 8 wins is likely rather than the ceiling.
I admittedly know very little about your roster, but if I were to do a most improved list. Auburn would be number 1.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:49 am to WDE24
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AU has to be better, but I think there is a growing contingent of AU fans thinking 8 wins is likely rather than the ceiling.
Book it.
And 9 wins including the bowl game.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:50 am to Fipitan
Some folks have predicted 8 on our board. Which is also reasonable.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:51 am to Tennessee Jed
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3. Kentucky - Stoops was a homerun hire, he's proving it on the recruiting trail. unfortunately, none of those four stars can play this year. it's going to be bad, real bad.
Er, no. Not one UK fan (sans UKWildcatsFAN, because we all have "that" guy) has reasonably predicted more than 3-4 wins with this schedule. I don't know of anyone off message boards that's predicting more than that either. I can think of at least 5-6 more teams than Kentucky that are pumping sunshine right now.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:52 am to Tennessee Jed
quote:I think AU will be most improved as well. The talent is there on the offensive side of the ball to be dangerous assuming we have a QB on the roster that can run the offense and make good decisions.
I admittedly know very little about your roster, but if I were to do a most improved list. Auburn would be number 1.
I have no idea what to expect as far as improvement on defense or if the talent level is even close to where it needs to be.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:52 am to DMagic
8 or 9 wins for Ole Miss is more reasonable than any of the others listed. I think AU fans will probably have the biggest meltdown when Muffin blows them out for the 2nd straight year.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:53 am to Fipitan
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I'll personally jack slap the frick out of any OM fan on the rant for having expectations of anything more than 7 reg season wins.
u better get to slappin
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:53 am to Tennessee Jed
IMHO
1. Ole Miss - will be better, 8-4 a possibility
but some fans have too high expectations.
2. UG - 8-4 will turn expectations to anger
3. Tenn - 6-6 bowl ? will be determined by the Vandy and UK games but headed the right direction
1. Ole Miss - will be better, 8-4 a possibility
but some fans have too high expectations.
2. UG - 8-4 will turn expectations to anger
3. Tenn - 6-6 bowl ? will be determined by the Vandy and UK games but headed the right direction
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:54 am to NIH
Actually I think most of them wouldn't be that surprised. Losing that many games does something to your psyche. Trust me.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:54 am to WDE24
My only expectations are for good tailgating.
I actually enjoy having low expectations for my teams
I actually enjoy having low expectations for my teams
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:54 am to DMagic
Gus will be public enemy number one very quickly.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:54 am to NIH
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8 or 9 wins for Ole Miss is more reasonable than any of the others listed.
Not really
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