Sq 17 said:
Then I guess we won't be successful next year,
10-2 is based on the theory that ND and @ UF are both winnable games
Hopefully ND continues to be overrated and we play a very good game at the Swamp. The schedule sets up for a possible run
I actually base the 10 win regular season on something a little different. I have all but conceded the Notre Dame game, I think they are not overrated and have an elite D that will ultimately shut us down.
I think there are some "overrated" teams that do not match up very well against our strengths. Missouri has a strong offense particularly at QB and skill but the OL and the defense are average at best which bodes really well for us. LSU has a very strong OL and looks like a good QB and a quality front 7 but new schemes and replacing a lot of top end talent, we can win that one. Lastly tu, strong at both tackles, good QB and good to really good at skill, defense was rough last year and lost any real contributor, it is the type of team we should be able to lean on and win.
Florida will be ready to play until we punch them in the mouth twice, then they will fold. That is assuming they haven't folded already before the game. Auburn is talented and has a great atmosphere but doesn't match up that well against us.
A good OC and DC can exploit the weaknesses in each of these 5 opponents with our talent and put us in a position to win. The mysteries are special teams, injuries, and having the knack to make the winning plays which guys could not do for Jimbo.