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[QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 1854004, member: 485"]
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"His second Bowling Green team was 3-2 in their first five games, averaging 36ppg. After that they were 7-2, (7-1 in games he was there to coach) and averaged 45 ppg, (48 in the ones he coached). So the difference is one of magnitude: his offenses are pretty productive even before that."

When assessing Babers' prediction that it takes a season and a half to get his offense rolling, I am not sure we can use the BGSU experience as proof.  His first year, he lost his QB (Matt Johnson -- out for the season) in the first game.  In his second year, Johnson put up 400 yards passing in each of the first 4 games (against serious, out of conference opponents).   Pretty good numbers, especially considering it was against stiffer than MAC opposition.  BGSU then had an easy win against Buffalo, scoring only 4 TDs, and allowing Buffalo a couple of late scores.  In the rest of the MAC schedule, Johnson & crew rocked some big numbers.

Looking at the points on the board, the numbers got better mid-way in season 2 -- but then you have to correct for the QB situation and the level of competition.

And I still believe Dungey and his skill players will be ready this season, right out of the gate.
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