What are our realistic expectations

[TrapGame]

Agree, even if we win every game we play against unranked teams we would only be 6-6. All of other 6 opponents are in the Top 20 of the AFCA Coaches preseason poll.

Everyone should be pleased with 6-6 with a first year head coach and this schedule.

[Coach34]

Unless we lose to Arizona State- barring some big injury to Shapen- the Florida game should tell us who we will be this year.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Good surprise for the DBs

[confucius say]

Agree, even if we win every game we play against unranked teams we would only be 6-6. All of other 6 opponents are in the Top 20 of the AFCA Coaches preseason poll.

And Florida is top 25 in all the power rankings. Their schedule is just brutal. Only schedule in the conference rated harder than ours per 247

[StarkVegasSteve]

Unless we lose to Arizona State- barring some big injury to Shapen- the Florida game should tell us who we will be this year.

Agreed. We win that game and we got a chance. Lose that one? You're probably looking at 5-7 best case. Which again, if we at least look good and are fun to watch, I would be able to get over.

[CaptainObvious]

If the board discussion Monday morning is about basketball, we will know.

[Activated Alpha]

If the board discussion Monday morning is about basketball, we will know.

Hell before Jans, I would think of baseball on Monday mornings. The Rick Ray years burned my bridge for nearly a decade

[LC Dawg]

Last year our head coach and coordinators had no or little experience and we had a new offensive system. We hoped the number of experienced players returning would help us.
This year is the same except we don't have the returning players.
I think Lebby will be a better head coach than Arnett but it's still his first year and he'll also be calling plays.
I think 3-9 is the floor and 6-6 is the ceiling.

[Bothrops]

The Florida game could decide Napier's fate. It will be interesting to see if this Lebby team will carry on our tradition of brand intimidation psychosis. If we don't display it, this will be a very close game, and we could come out on top. If there's any other benefit from having new faces from the portal, this could be it.

[StarkVegasSteve]

The Florida game could decide Napier's fate. It will be interesting to see if this Lebby team will carry on our tradition of brand intimidation psychosis. If we don't display it, this will be a very close game, and we could come out on top. If there's any other benefit from having new faces from the portal, this could be it.

I was actually thinking about this last night. Will we have anyone on offense outside of Whittemore and Pittman(if he can get on the field) that contributed any last year? I mean I know Moseley and Walley had a few catches, but no one that really did anything of value for us returns. Will definitely be different to see. Not opposed to it either with how putrid we were offensively last year.

[Dawgology]

Napier could get Lebbied.

With that said…nATiONAL CHaMPounShip or fAAaAr LeBby!!!!***. lol

[Coach34]

Florida could also be 3-0 heading to Sville as their 1st 3 are at home. They are not devoid of talent

[Todd4State]

I was actually thinking about this last night. Will we have anyone on offense outside of Whittemore and Pittman(if he can get on the field) that contributed any last year? I mean I know Moseley and Walley had a few catches, but no one that really did anything of value for us returns. Will definitely be different to see. Not opposed to it either with how putrid we were offensively last year.

The program needed a reboot. Obviously should have happened after Leach passed away. Somehow MSU not only didn't learn from the Moorhead debacle- they somehow one upped themselves and made it a worse situation.

[Todd4State]

Florida could also be 3-0 heading to Sville as their 1st 3 are at home. They are not devoid of talent

If they are 3-0 they are probably a lot better than people think they will be because two of those first three are against Miami and Texas A&M.

I think 3-0 is possible. But I also think that 2-1 or 1-2 is also possible as well.

[Pancho]

If the gators come to starkville 1-2, it'll be a game of epic proportions. On the other hand, Napier could somehow beat both Miami and A&M and come to starkville breathing easy and overlook Lebby and the Dogs.

[confucius say]

Florida could also be 3-0 heading to Sville as their 1st 3 are at home. They are not devoid of talent

Agree. A lot of the metrics are high on them. They are power rated 21st in the country.
Miami is at 19, so that week 1 game is huge.
Miami over under win total is 9.5!
Whichever coach loses that game week 1 will be on the hot seat

[StarkVegasSteve]

If the gators come to starkville 1-2, it'll be a game of epic proportions. On the other hand, Napier could somehow beat both Miami and A&M and come to starkville breathing easy and overlook Lebby and the Dogs.

Barring Napier rolling off 9-10 wins, they are going to fire him. Florida fans, along with Auburn, are the most irrational fan bases BY A MILE. They continue to compare themselves to Bama when they're not. They're both on coach number 5 since Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa and have 1 national championship and another appearance between the two programs with ZERO playoff appearances and two NY6 bowls.

They'll fire Napier because that's what they do. Napier isn't the problem, just like Dan wasn't the problem. The problem is boosters, fans, Foley, and Spurrier. The last two have FAR too much influence and the opinions of the first two matter FAR more than they should.

[Coach34]

Barring Napier rolling off 9-10 wins, they are going to fire him. Florida fans, along with Auburn, are the most irrational fan bases BY A MILE. They continue to compare themselves to Bama when they're not. They're both on coach number 5 since Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa and have 1 national championship and another appearance between the two programs with ZERO playoff appearances and two NY6 bowls.

They'll fire Napier because that's what they do. Napier isn't the problem, just like Dan wasn't the problem. The problem is boosters, fans, Foley, and Spurrier. The last two have FAR too much influence and the opinions of the first two matter FAR more than they should.

Nailed it

Fla's start to the season is crucial for Sunbelt Billy. He wont hold anything back against Miami. He needs that one badly. A&M has alot of talent also- but again- Fla is at home and A&M is totally new systems. Crucial games for both teams right there. 3-0 wouldnt surprise but neither would 1-2

[Dawgface]

The Florida game could decide Napier's fate. It will be interesting to see if this Lebby team will carry on our tradition of brand intimidation psychosis. If we don't display it, this will be a very close game, and we could come out on top. If there's any other benefit from having new faces from the portal, this could be it.

If FL loses our game they will be in deep shat. They will be up for it knowing it is a must win. But if we can pull it off it gives us a little hope.

[StarkVegasSteve]

If FL loses our game they will be in deep shat. They will be up for it knowing it is a must win. But if we can pull it off it gives us a little hope.

You win the FL game and the path to 6 wins becomes a lot easier to chart. You lose.....you need an upset somewhere.