Way too early bowl predictions

[TheLostDawg]

https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/SEC-Media-Days-2022-Preseason-bowl-projections-for-every-team-190216775/

[Santiago]

I just don't see us at 6-6, but one of those wins better be against TSUN

[TrapGame]

6-6 should be considered a failure with what we have returning and an elite head coach on the sidelines in his third year. Tough schedule my ass.

[Saltydog]

https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/SEC-Media-Days-2022-Preseason-bowl-projections-for-every-team-190216775/

And Birmingham is so lovely that time of year *****

[BuckyIsAB****]

The folks who make these and get paid for it are stealing

[PMDawg]

My thoughts on our chance for records (like it matters):
7-5 (45%)
8-4 (25%)
6-6 (20%)
9-3 (5%)
Anything else (5%)

[CaptainObvious]

And Birmingham is so lovely that time of year *****

I agree that 6-6 would be a failure as it would essentially be a step back from year 2 with more overall talent for year 3. However, I would attend the Birmingham Bowl because I actually like Birmingham and think there is more to do that Jacksonville or St. Pete or even Memphis. But I think Nashville should be the floor, with Tampa, Houston and Jacksonville in that mix for The Dawgs.

[Quaoarsking]

The Birmingham Bowl is too conveniently located for most of the conference to be a crap bowl. The SEC should bump it up so that an 8-4/9-3 type team goes there, and has a comparable opponent.

[Pinto]

Any chance they move the bowl to the new UAB stadium?

[BuckyIsAB****]

Any chance they move the bowl to the new UAB stadium?

Already played there

[Goldendawg]

If we go 6-6, lose our 3rd straight to OM, and end up in Birmingham, the entire year will be a total failure. The interest in playing there, players and fans, will make the recent Liberty bowl look like we actually cared. 6-6 and our program will be at the bottom of the West. 6-6 could mean we won 4 OOC games and went 2-6 in the SEC, only Vandy might be worse.

[TrapGame]

If we go 6-6, lose our 3rd straight to OM, and end up in Birmingham, the entire year will be a total failure. The interest in playing there, players and fans, will make the recent Liberty bowl look like we actually cared. 6-6 and our program will be at the bottom of the West. 6-6 could mean we won 4 OOC games and went 2-6 in the SEC, only Vandy might be worse.

That's just unacceptable in year three with the experience we have returning and an elite head coach on the sidelines.

[Reunion Dog]

If Leach loses the Egg Bowl this year He is gone

[Hambone]

If Leach loses the Egg Bowl this year He is gone

False. If we go 8-4 or 9-3 and one of those losses is to Ole Miss, he isn’t going anywhere. I’d almost put 7-5 on the table as well.

[Goldendawg]

False. If we go 8-4 or 9-3 and one of those losses is to Ole Miss, he isn’t going anywhere. I’d almost put 7-5 on the table as well.

7-5 better have a win over OM or his seat will be hot for 2023.

[Goldendawg]

That's just unacceptable in year three with the experience we have returning and an elite head coach on the sidelines.

If we go 6-6 in this, year 3, his scheme will not work in the SEC and I am a Leach fan. Wouldn't hurt my feelings if our QB was a threat to run every now and then.

[Pancho]

There seems to be a change in philosophy in that area by Leach at least in 1 or 2 potential QB future candidates.

[TrapGame]

If we go 6-6 in this, year 3, his scheme will not work in the SEC and I am a Leach fan. Wouldn't hurt my feelings if our QB was a threat to run every now and then.

100% agree. I love Leach but he needs to update his scheme. A true dual threat QB with a good arm and that can run like a gazelle would put this offense on a different level.

[Goldendawg]

100% agree. I love Leach but he needs to update his scheme. A true dual threat QB with a good arm and that can run like a gazelle would put this offense on a different level.

Yeah, times and the game changes. I remember loving to watch the Bond led wishbone and wishing we would throw a little more, Now, wishing for a little more of the QB run!

[Hambone]

In his current scheme, I don’t see how teams would legitimately stop a dual threat QB….

[Catfish]

In his current scheme, I don’t see how teams would legitimately stop a dual threat QB….

Totally agree. Will might be running a little more this year.

[ScoobaDawg]

In his current scheme, I don?t see how teams would legitimately stop a dual threat QB?.

As long as we can hit the deep ball on occasion. That's been will's biggest issue...and that of course comes down to have a good o line to protect him..but that can be covered up some if instead the QB was a dual threat and had to be respected.

[Goldendawg]

As long as we can hit the deep ball on occasion. That's been will's biggest issue...and that of course comes down to have a good o line to protect him..but that can be covered up some if instead the QB was a dual threat and had to be respected.

We had a pretty good line last year and Cross, what #9 NFL pick? When the opponent D does not respect a QB to run and drops 8 against the pass, your O is playing 10 against 11.

[parabrave]

If we go 6-6 in this, year 3, his scheme will not work in the SEC and I am a Leach fan. Wouldn't hurt my feelings if our QB was a threat to run every now and then.

The only time a QB will run is if he has to. It isn't in his scheme, never has and never will be/

[Quaoarsking]

The only time a QB will run is if he has to. It isn't in his scheme, never has and never will be/

Well, I love to break it to you, but...

[parabrave]

Well, I love to break it to you, but...

So you're saying that Will will be taking some QB Draws up the middle???>

[msudawg1200]

Maybe we can get to 8-4 or 9-3, and get a Las Vegas Bowl invite vs a PAC 12 team like UCLA. I'd be down for that.