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Posted on 12/3/24 at 3:55 pm
Posted by bigDgator
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2008
45925 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 3:55 pm
UF did way better than I thought they would. I was shocked at the improvement, especially after we started the season off so terribly. It kind of sucks though because we have lowered our expectations so much that we are happy with 7-5. Of course it helps when you finish strong.

Napier was spared getting fired because I don't think our athletic director knew what else to do, but it looks like it was the right decision now. If we start the season off in 2025 like we did in 2024 he will go right back on the hot seat.
Posted by LSUTigresFan
SE Louisiana to Austin (Texas Ex)
Member since Mar 2013
4796 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:01 pm to
I didn't expect the defense of Texas to go from one of the worst passing defenses to one of the best in the country, while maintaining some decent run stopping defense after losing two defensive tackles to the NFL.

Offense has been rather lackluster as far as my preseason expectations. We have 4-5 WRs that will be playing on Sundays, 4 lineman, and preseason Heisman favorite at QB but something just seems off. Maybe it was our starting RB getting hurt before the season or maybe it's this big mental strut QE is having since his injury.

The nicest thing about this regular season, though the offense under performed, none of games were ever in doubt (besides georgia). It was a nice feeling in contrast to the last 10+ years of comfortably being in control of a game even if the score was closer than we might've liked.
This post was edited on 12/3/24 at 4:03 pm
Posted by Mexican Martini
Member since Aug 2024
276 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:01 pm to
I'm happy with it. We looked atrocious vs Georgia and that hangover lasted a couple weeks for me.
Sark said they scouted themselves after that game and while Ewers is still shaky at times the team made alot of successful adjustments.
I really enjoyed the SEC and that really made a huge difference for this fan's season experience.
Posted by lsusa
Doing Missionary work for LSU
Member since Oct 2005
6086 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:01 pm to
Disappointing.

LSU got blown out by Bama’s worst team in a decade, and lost three other games to teams
that we were arguably better than in Southern Cal, A&M and Florida.

The wins over Ole Miss and Carolina were nice as those are at least playoff caliber teams, but that’s hardly any consultation.
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
14145 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:01 pm to
Posted by Drewbie
tFlagship
Member since Jun 2012
61763 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:03 pm to
Met expectations but fell below potential. Frustrating overall.

When you lead the nation in fumbles and have 3 one possession losses it's hard not to play what-if.
This post was edited on 12/3/24 at 4:05 pm
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32480 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:06 pm to
Overacheived by alot. Was expecting 8 wins.but Heupel got his 2nd 10 win regular season in 3 years. And got us to the playoffs. Going to enjoy the moment
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
104987 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:08 pm to
B- ?

10 of the games were either slightly under expectation, at expectation or well above it. That's pretty good.

2 of the games were so far under expectation it's hard to know where to start.


Considering it's a new staff, the turnover this year and the fact that the QB play can be so up or down, I'm kind of holding out to see what things look like next year after a full year under their belts and with the kids in their program.
Posted by Murph4HOF
A-T-L-A-N-T-A (that's where I stay)
Member since Sep 2019
15320 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:09 pm to
Slightly disappointing.

Went 1-2 in the biggest road games.

Went 5-0 against the rivals on the schedule (Auburn, GTU, Florida, Tennessee, Clemson).

Still big mad about the loss at Alabama.

WRs are arse. Beck is inconsistent. RBs have been disappointing.

DL has been very good but not absolutely all universe which is what I expected. Corners have had moments where they look like converted WRs making their first starts in the secondary.

Bobo can't be around next year.

And with all that negative, still playing for the SEC Championship.
This post was edited on 12/3/24 at 4:19 pm
Posted by NickPapageorgio
Yuma, AZ
Member since Oct 2014
849 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:11 pm to
B

I was expecting 10-2, maybe better, and a playoff bid.

We got 9-3 and on the bubble.

Still a good year.
This post was edited on 12/3/24 at 4:11 pm
Posted by tigre704
Member since Nov 2018
1840 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:11 pm to
Disappointing but also not disappointing? Defense showed improvement despite the talent level still being pretty weak. Offensive downtick should've been expected but the OL was also a lot worse than we hoped. Despite all of that we're a few dropped passes away from playing in Atlanta? But we were also punked by Bama, lost to an embarrassing USC team, and lost to Florida.

you can argue it's unacceptable for year 3 and I wouldn't disagree. You could also argue stepping into a program with 37 players and being forced to flip a roster through the portal portends to a not-so-linear progression path and some regression was expected after a strong first two years and I wouldn't disagree with that assertion either.

I don't know if BK will win a title at LSU, but strangely that doubt has nothing to do with the product I saw on the field even if the results weren't good enough. Id give the season a strong C. Could've been worse. Could've been better.
This post was edited on 12/3/24 at 4:17 pm
Posted by ConservativeBamaFan
Tuscaloosa Alabama
Member since Nov 2013
1383 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:14 pm to
We get a C. We easily could be a 1 loss team. Very up and down at QB. Coach gets a pass for his 1st yr. Wouldn't be surprised if Bama does get in that we don't make a run.
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
45009 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:15 pm to
Florida did way better than I expected as well and that gives Napier more time.

i'm not sure if this season means Napier has a higher ceiling than average or above average.

Critics and advocates are both still right at the moment.
Posted by Dallaswho
Texas
Member since Dec 2023
2454 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:15 pm to
Just barely under expectations but 1-2 plays would have put it over expectations.
I have no idea what to expect next year. We’ll be buying some help.

Posted by theliontamer
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2015
1362 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:16 pm to
C+, I saw vague glimpses of what I wanted to see, but still not good enough and dont really like the trajectory we are on.

Not sure how we lost to USCw, not sure how we beat Ole Miss. Got really lucky against USCe, then got really unlucky against aggie.

I like the offense and QB development. The team is still lacking talent in a lot of positions. Defense did well imo.

I think the rain killed us against bama. Our entire identity just doesnt work in the rain. Need to get tougher in the trenches.
Posted by TRUERockyTop
Appalachia
Member since Sep 2011
16521 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:17 pm to
Incredibly happy. Dylan Sampson & the defense were exceptional most of the season. Nico is the first freshman in Tennessee history to win 10 regular season games. And he was very much finding himself through out the season and has a ton of room to grow. Wins over our biggest rivals in Alabama & Florida. Most importantly we're headed to the playoffs.

Tennessee also finished with 30 wins over the last 3 seasons for the first time in decades. Happy with the season and the future outlook with Heupel
This post was edited on 12/3/24 at 4:34 pm
Posted by TampaTiger87
Member since Jan 2024
189 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:18 pm to
Disappointed, we had a very good year by our history, but we missed a big opportunity. Built a ton of momentum after last year via signing day and transfer portal. Got the right pieces, returned the entire WR & TE room, 5th year Sr QB, most of oline...

But our leader QB never looked right all year...even when healthy..was bad...we went from a top 20 offense to around 100th. Felt like we struggled just waiting on him to find his touch...as his pocket presence and happy feet got worse. Was sad...much higher expectations.

We were nails in the last few minutes of games..winning 4 that way

And losing to USCe that way also...

Had we held on.. at 10-2 we would be in the playoffs. PERIOD. A playoff team probably headed to play Notre Dame in South Bend or Texas in Austin ...dream road games for sure..

9-3 is good..Mizzou wins games under Eli, it didn't used to win..but we never scratched our potential this year... and THAT HURTS.
Posted by surgicalvenom
Omaha
Member since Jan 2014
5952 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:20 pm to
The one thing we couldn't do we did, we let Cook get hurt. So I think we did well considering Pyne was the backup. But Pyne beating OU saved the season. I'd give us a B-.
Posted by Monsieur Morrel
Missouri
Member since Jan 2024
138 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:20 pm to
Well, winning 9 games is a great season for The Tigers. We could have back to back 10 win seasons with a Bowl victory.

However, I'm disappointed to a degree. We had South Carolina beat with one minute to go and lost the game. If we had held onto the lead and gone 10-2 we'd be in the CFP.

But again....we went 7-0 at home and won some thrilling SEC contests, so it was a fun season. Football is entertainment and I was entertained.
Posted by jonnyanony
Member since Nov 2020
13089 posts
Posted on 12/3/24 at 4:21 pm to
First four games: worse than expected

Next four games: about what I expected.

Last four games: ok there's finally hope for the future.

Before the season I said 6-6 saves Billy's job. I called 8-4 the upper end of our prospects, so 7-5 is not thrilling, but the reality is we were a few injuries away from 9-3.

2022: D+
2023: D
2024: C+
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