this is my favorite time of year

[orangehomer]

one of the reasons is that one of my favorite words is anecdote. my preferred definition is "an account regarded as unreliable or hearsay".

the absolute best part about the last few days before the season starts is the amount of anecdotal nonsense that each fanbase starts to convince themselves of. I was reading one fan board where part of the conventional wisdom is that the team will be better because of improved "nutrition and conditioning". if gave me flashbacks to the immediate post-gerg era.

I will now add my anecdotal season analysis:

• We need to run the ball, and stop the run
• We need to limit turnovers but force them on defense
• We need a big play offense that can score on any play
• We need to control the line of scrimmage
• Our team works harder
• Our team cares more

for the reasons listed above, I am predicting 6-6. this prediction is completely andecdotal and I am not privy to any insider information, and I don't know a hell of a lot about football. Let's Go Orange!

 

[texascpa]

• Our team will be looking for revenge.

We should see this one 6 times this year.

 

[orangehomer]

• Our team will be looking for revenge.

We should see this one 6 times this year.

the better word is "redemption" instead of revenge, but I understand the sentiment

 

[SWC75]

The best part of this time of year is the second half of our record: 0

 

[orlandoorange]

The best part of this time of year is the second half of our record: 0

At this point we have hope, which is a wonderful thing to have... Let's hope we have it when we wake up tomorrow as well!

 

[SWC75]

Actually it gets to be an even better time of year if you can put a '1' in front of the zero.