Starting to think that next season might be a lot more difficult than I first thought. I actually felt like 9-3 was where we would end with a shot at 10-3 after a bowl game victory. Now I am a little more concerned as I think Foreman will be missed more than I realized and that the adjustment to a new system and new Coach might show in the early games. I do not see us beating USC, Oklahoma or Okie Lite and TCU will be better next year plus it will be hard to beat West Virginia in Morgantown. With us adjusting to a new Coaching staff and new system I am actually worried that Maryland could be a toss up. We are desperate to build momentum for this program and I really feel we have to get 8 wins even if that 8th victory is a bowl game victory to build from . Anything less could put us in the field of so many other big time schools that have fallen off the map.
Winning could be alot harder than I thought.
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Good post. I am mildly concerned because yes, it is a difficult schedule.
Maryland – W – It's Maryland. It's in Austin. It's the Herman debut. I think we put on a good show.
San Jose State – W – This game scares me more than Maryland. SJSU was a good team last year. They beat Cal the week before we lost to Cal. This is not a gimme game. Thankfully, it's in Austin. But it will be close.
USC – L – They were probably one of the top 3 teams in the nation by season's end last year. They lack depth but this year's recruiting class provides relief for them there. We could surprise, but I doubt it. They good.
Oklahoma – W – Herman has proven he knows how to beat Stoops. Texas proved last year that even a pathetic Texas team can come within 4 points of the best Stoops can trot out there.
Oklahoma State – L – The game we should win, but won't. OSU is good and it will be close because we're at home.
West Virginia – W – WVU lost a bunch of talent and have a nice QB who will make them dangerous if he steps it up. So they're a bit of a mystery right now. . . as our we.
TCU – W – Too many weapons lost. QB troubles. IMO, Robinson (recruit from DeSoto) is already their best QB. How long will they toil with Hill?
Baylor – L – We are the most motivational game on their schedule. And they still have talent and now have good coaching to go with it.
ISU, Tech, KU – W's.
While most everything you said was true, your opinion was made without attempting to list the advantages Texas brings to the same table. If Charlie were still coaching, I'd be far less optimistic. You are what your record says you are. Right now, Herman's record says he can turn this thing around fast. Pieces are in place. Talent is here. Now we have a brain surgeon to make it all work.
Yes, I am optimistic. He did it at a place like Houston. He can do it here.
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The minimum expectation next year should be 8-4 in the regular season.
And I really don't think that 10-2 is out of the question.
And I really don't think that 10-2 is out of the question.
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I'll trust Herman to be a superior game planner, to make better in game adjustments, and to manage the clock and TOs like a head coach should be able to do. Looking forward to organization and a plan vs a constant wait for the future attitude as we lay eggs on the field. A friend of mine who is a military vet said a coach should be like a commanding officer, can't fraternize too much with men he most command and who must follow orders unequivocally. Strong while a good guy, was too much of a buddy vs a coach/leader.
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I think we are going to be really good next year I'm excited to see Herman mold the talent that strong brought in.
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It wouldn't surprise me either. Look at all the games last year that would have been won with good coaching and in-game managment. Cal, Kansas, KState, WVU, OU for sure. Hell, OKState was winnable as well.
SHA you make a solid argument, and I think much will depend upon our defense and how they perform with this new staff. I also want to see who the starter is at QB. Herman's offense from my understanding and reading on this forum appears to be run oriented and sets up the pass. Buechele will be learning a whole new system as compared to last year and the one he ran in High School so I do not consider that to be a positive as it basically takes away a little from that year of experience that he gained from playing last year. Ehlinger being the starter when the season begins would not surprise me but whether it is Buechele or Ehlinger both will be playing in a new offensive system and the learning curve could be steep. I agree with you and others though that Herman is a Coach that knows the game and little details matter. It will be exciting to see how this team performs and I am looking forward to seeing a team that improves from one game to the next plus that plays with energy and excitement especially on defense. If we get 8 wins I think that will be enough momentum for the program to begin its climb back to elite status.
Spot on. I would also like to at least look like a team that had practiced special teams.
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My standard lunch bet but we aren't losing to Baylor.
I think Foreman will be missed but landing Carter was huge and I think Young is underrated (so does coach tom). Having said that, neither sees the field much is Warren and Johnson can stay healthy. . . ..a pretty big if based on history.
A real defensive coach/scheme means we are likely much better on that side of the ball. OL is starting to gel, we return 4 starters and I think Vahe returns to form.
Shane in a real offensive system is going to shine with our WRs. See him in the 3500 yard range (3000 last year).
I think Foreman will be missed but landing Carter was huge and I think Young is underrated (so does coach tom). Having said that, neither sees the field much is Warren and Johnson can stay healthy. . . ..a pretty big if based on history.
A real defensive coach/scheme means we are likely much better on that side of the ball. OL is starting to gel, we return 4 starters and I think Vahe returns to form.
Shane in a real offensive system is going to shine with our WRs. See him in the 3500 yard range (3000 last year).
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