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predict the record
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GoldenEagle
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FormerEag said:
Ha, solid FormerEag!
Atomic Eagle
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Getting through September with a 3-1 record completely changes this discussion. Nobody expected us to do that, but this team has been surprisingly good despite a ton of adversity early on. Nobody (including me) thought that they could beat WSU, take NDSU to OT in Fargo, shut UNI down the way they did, or beat NAU decisively. If I could go back and revise my prediction it would be 9-2. While all of the remaining games are winnable at this point, the Montana-Cal Poly stretch is going to be rough so I could see us dropping a game to one of them. Barring something major happening, I don't think we'll lose to anyone outside of those two.
IRON EAGLE01
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10-1 BABY.
ewueagle2010
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I predicted 8-3 prior to the beginning of the season. At this point, I would say 9-2 with a very good shot at 10-1. I think the home game against Montana and the road game at Cal Poly are the two that worry me the most.
01eag said:
My thoughts exactly. I knew there were a lot variables this seasons, maybe the most going into a year since 2010 (and that one worked out well). I think Ebukam's newfound form and the revelation that has been Mitch Fettig have gotten this defense respectable. And it never makes sense to bet against our offense as they have moved forward this season.
There's still a lot of football to play, and we still need to improve. I think the most important piece moving forward is to stay tough and keep our players on the field. Injuries would be my biggest fear; and my second fear would be peaking too early and fading.
I picked us to go 8-3, and I still think that's a reasonable expectation.
Ideally, we only drop one conference game and head into the playoffs with a 9-2 record and potentially a home game, but I know how difficult it is to navigate the conference schedule. The fact that we were able to win outright championships in 2013 and 2014 in a 13 member conference was an incredible feat.
The 2012-2014 (and of course, 2010) teams set the bar pretty high, so it will be interesting to see if we can get back to that level of competition in conference play. As long as our QB continues to develop and our defense continues to improve, I think the Sky's the limit for this team. But for right now, I'll stick with the 8-3 prediction, although 9-2 or even 10-1 is completely possible.
Ideally, we only drop one conference game and head into the playoffs with a 9-2 record and potentially a home game, but I know how difficult it is to navigate the conference schedule. The fact that we were able to win outright championships in 2013 and 2014 in a 13 member conference was an incredible feat.
The 2012-2014 (and of course, 2010) teams set the bar pretty high, so it will be interesting to see if we can get back to that level of competition in conference play. As long as our QB continues to develop and our defense continues to improve, I think the Sky's the limit for this team. But for right now, I'll stick with the 8-3 prediction, although 9-2 or even 10-1 is completely possible.
To echo what a lot of fans are saying, these first four games were a huge obstacle to this season. A lot of fans, including myself, foresaw these four games alone keeping us out of playoffs this year. To finish 3-1 with that brutal of a slate... and look damn fine doing it... it's very exciting to say the least.
We are better than every single team in front of us this year. We could very reasonably go 10-1. However, every good team drops a loss to a team they shouldn't. It's almost an inevitability unless they are extremely dominant.
I believe we go 9-2, lose to a team that had no business beating us (Portland and SUU are always good candidates), but beat both Cal Poly and Montana.
We are better than every single team in front of us this year. We could very reasonably go 10-1. However, every good team drops a loss to a team they shouldn't. It's almost an inevitability unless they are extremely dominant.
I believe we go 9-2, lose to a team that had no business beating us (Portland and SUU are always good candidates), but beat both Cal Poly and Montana.
Atomic Eagle
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A 9-2 finish seems very possible with the remaining schedule. In my opinion when this offense gets rolling it's basically unstoppable. I think the defense will continue to make strides, and when you combine those two we are going to be a very difficult team for anyone in our conference to beat. I know it's cliche to say, but we really just need to take it one game at a time and I think we'll be fine. Poly, Montana, and SUU are the most probable teams to beat us, in that order. But I think only one of them will do it. My revised prediction is 9-2.
ewueagle2010
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Was SUU added to our schedule and I just don't know about it?? :lol:
ewueagle2010
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Remaining schedule is as follows:
vs. UC Davis
vs. Northern Colorado
bye
@ Montana State
vs. Montana
@ Cal Poly
vs. Idaho State
@ Portland State
Unless we lay a complete egg in one of the next 3, I don't see losses in those. Playing Montana and Cal Poly in back to back weeks is going to be the next big test, although I still don't think that compares to the 4 game stretch we just completed. Then finish up with ISU and PSU which I think would take a poor performance to lose to either one.
10-1 (very possible)
9-2 (most likely and reasonable)
8-3 (would be pretty disappointing)
7-4 (what the heck happened)
GO EAGS!
vs. UC Davis
vs. Northern Colorado
bye
@ Montana State
vs. Montana
@ Cal Poly
vs. Idaho State
@ Portland State
Unless we lay a complete egg in one of the next 3, I don't see losses in those. Playing Montana and Cal Poly in back to back weeks is going to be the next big test, although I still don't think that compares to the 4 game stretch we just completed. Then finish up with ISU and PSU which I think would take a poor performance to lose to either one.
10-1 (very possible)
9-2 (most likely and reasonable)
8-3 (would be pretty disappointing)
7-4 (what the heck happened)
GO EAGS!
ewueagle2010 said:
I'm with you; assuming we continue to play the way we have so far, these shouldn't be difficult games over the next four weeks. The main issue will be to stay focused and healthy. If we can do those two things, life shouldn't be that difficult for the time being.
dudeitsaid
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ewueagle2010 said:
I wish that were true, but as much as I hate to admit it, the PSU game has become a rivalry game, and records won't matter. That game has been disappointingly challenging in more occasions than I wish.
That being said, I like Clawman's prediction!. I think this team may lose a game, but I would like to see the mental focus to win every game they should, and come out of the gauntlet of our season with a high seed and home field throughout the playoffs...then avenge our only loss this season in the NC against NDSU. I still think that would be the best NC that could happen!
I think 9-2 is possible, but what no one has mentioned is our running game. It needs to improve if we're going to win the conference or even make the playoffs. Right now our leading rusher is our QB and that can't continue. We need to find more balance to create more favorable matchup for our great WR's.
Hambone said:
I know the coaches are really high on Custer, and think he's the future. The unfortunate thing is that we haven't been a good run blocking team for a long time. It'll take a bit of change in system for us to be a solid running team. Our OL is based on big guys with reach who can pass block, and it doesn't seem to be translating into guys who can get off the line and generate push.
That said, Weber moved the ball well against UC Davis, so we might see more running on Saturday. Obviously, we need to be more well-rounded to be a title contender as someone will eventually have the quality back 7 to keep our passing game in check.
Where we really might see a seismic shift in offense is next season when we return our whole OL but lose Hill and Kupp. That might be an opportunity to change scheme a bit and make Custer and Pierce more of a feature duo.
