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I don't think it's the Pirate. Pretty sure a lot of folks were predicting this with SloppyMo coming back. Historically speaking we're 1 game up on Ky and that's after Mullen owned them 8 outta 9 years. But ... by gawd we're just much better than them every year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Folks don't want to give Stoops credit for establishing a tough, hard-nosed team up there now either.
I would love to discuss the depth chart. We need a grad transfer qb really bad. If we get Costello we have qb figured out. I like what Leach is doing with the OL especially with Lashley. Hill will be a real threat out of the backfield m. I think Austin Williams and Payton will be the biggest benefactors of this coaching change.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
I'm waiting to see on depth chart myself. I believe there may be some attrition on the way. And maybe some additions too. At least Lashley and a few Mullen leftovers will know what it's like to work hard.
You are the one that brought recruiting up, genius. No one that beat us in 2018 is there any more. They have gone through 2 quarterbacks since then. We may lose the game. It's not a sure loss and will very much be a tossup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
What I've found with Kentucky is that we just have to play well.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawgday166
If we play well, we beat them & there isn't much they can do about it.
Yep. Outside of 2018 when it was a monsoon and they had the only legit defense they have had in the past 40 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
One thing is for sure... the MSU beat writers will be at spring and preseason practices and make folks believe we should win about 10 games.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
Texas Tech went 6-5 the year before Leach. No bowl game because of lack of bowl games then. Leach went 7-6 the next season thanks to a 12th game being added.Quote:
Originally Posted by OLJWales
Washington State was 4-8 the year before Leach. Leach went 3-9 the next season- 1 game worse than the previous coach as he began to flip the roster
To think he will suddenly improve State by 2-3 games in Year 1 with our roster is lunacy.
Why can't we just agree that we need to get to 6 wins and then go from there. Let's not start out with unrealistic expectations for CML. However, I would think Kentucky is just as winnable as it is loseable. Let's not act like they are unbeatable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
That's fine. I prefer excitement over a black cloudQuote:
Originally Posted by Pennywise
You're acting like we have the same coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
I don't understand this thinking every year like it seems to be these days. I've thought that in 2014 and 2018. Outside of those years I haven't seen 10 regular season wins any year except maybe 1 or 2 under Jackie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pennywise
Now we got folks predicting 9 or 10 wins regardless of youth/inexperience, young QBs starting, what kind of coaching turnover we have, etc. I just SMH at that.
We've had like 3 maybe 4 10 win seasons in our entire history I think.
It's all about the clicks...Quote:
Originally Posted by dawgday166
We have hired a better coach. But we are in a rebuilding year in 2020. The "rebuilding year" bullshit JoVester tried to spew for 2019 was ridiculous. Our team in 2019 was better talent-wise and had more experience than ours will be in 2020. 2020 was going to be a rebuild with JoVester. Now, its a rebuild and transition year with Leach.Quote:
Originally Posted by OLJWales
We need to hope we win 6 games and keep the bowl streak alive. That will be a good season. Anything better than that is gravy. 8-9 wins aint happening with a completely new offense and a D with no pass rush, weak at LB, and a new Secondary. Especially considering we will play 75 plays a game on D.
Bottom line is we won’t know till fall practice gets here. Will players stay? Improve? Players he’ll with new staff? It’s amaz to me people adamant about results next year when we have no clue on so many variables. This decision was made to move us forward in the future. Not necessarily this year. Let things play out in the upcoming months and then the muddy water will settle and become more clear
Gel not He’ll
There are already way to many here that are falling for the fan media bullshit. I don't care who is brought in with a grad transfer there are so many questions to be answered I don't feel good predicting 6 wins. These guys feet are barely on the ground and predicting or expecting 8 wins is just not realistic in any way shape form or fashion. Just grasping and blowing like your brethren to the north.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pennywise
Agree about waiting until we know what happens after Spring. I wont be surprised if we see guys like Austin Williams and a Dontae Jones transfer due to playing time. We bring in a transfer QB and then a guy like Mayden may want out- maybe even Shrader.
There is going to be some roster shake-up after Spring Practice as guys see they dont fit in the new scheme. Both sides of the ball.
Who knows? Have to put them out there and see who buys in and gets it. I bet there are some starters not even listed aboveQuote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
We'll win 6 no matter what. I'm leaning towards 7. Our schedule isn't terrible. SEC is going to be a little down as far as the top teams (AL returns a lot). If we had LBs I'd feel real good.
Going to be fun!