I think most agree with the point you were trying to make … it was more of how you expressed it. Throwing out a finite number and declaring ‘it has to be this, or else’ … just isn’t an accurate gauge. Most of us are looking for improvement, what the product on the field looks like and a staff that has limited brain farts. We will know based on those 3 things …not just a number.
Obviously an injury to a major player like Lagway makes an exception but short of that, I think 9 wins is a reasonable expectation. There are always extenuating circumstances but sooner or later you must produce. 8 wins or less in year 4 after the subpar performance we’ve seen in the first three years would be a huge disappointment in my view. Last year was saved by a miserable performance by ole miss and Lagway playing at an elite level. Some posters on this board are sold on Napier. I’m just not. I think we have an elite quarterback who made some outstanding plays to save our season and maybe Napier’s job.
Instead of constantly trying to predict a scenario that ends in our coach’s demise, you could just root for the team and take it as it comes. I don’t particularly care what you’re sold on as it will have no bearing on the outcome.
Was not just because of DJ. Our D played a huge role. I read truth in his post, not someone rooting for demise. I would add, I think 8 wins for our HC is not subpar for his abilities. I will take 8. If more, great. If less, it would be disappointing.
The first one, at best, is someone planning for disappointment. At worst, it’s someone making contingencies for our coach failing. Hence the reason for my somewhat harsh response to more mellowed post. I just don’t see the point in living in that headspace. Root for your team. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose, but you’re not accomplishing anything by prepping for possible losses that are still months away. Wouldn’t it be just as easy, and more enjoyable, to prep for wins? Let the folks calling the shots do the worrying and doomsday prep.
Lagway had 12 tds and 9 interceptions i think. He did well for a freshman but didnt carry the team at all. Our defensive improvement was much more responsible for the turnaround than DJ was.
Im seeing 7-10 wins . 7 if every nall bounces the wrong way and 10 if we get some good bounces. I think 8 or 9 is likely. The schedule is tough with big games on the road. Maybe we have alot of guys break out this year and we are a big surprise, that's definitely a possibility. Maybe DJ has 35 tds and five interceptions. Maybe our front seven is top ten in the nation. Im sure hoping for that type of year.
