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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1466434, member: 40"] Can't believe that football season is finally here! I know that many prognosticators are down on the Cuse's changes this season, but I think we're going to surprise and get to bowl eligiblity. Here are some predictions for tonight's game [and the season] that will explain how we'll get there: [LIST] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]Lester's[/COLOR][/B] offense will be vanilla tonight [to not show too much of the playbook], but it will be apparent that the execution will be significantly improved. Better coaching makes a difference. [/LIST] [LIST] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]Hunt[/COLOR][/B] still has flaws, but he'll be a much better fit in this offense and will have a solid senior year [/LIST] [LIST] [*]The [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]running game[/COLOR][/B] is going to be just fine with McFarlane, Morris, and some of the frosh. I think we'll see another 1000 yard rusher this year [/LIST] [LIST] [*][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)][B]Estime[/B][/COLOR], while small, will give us a playmaking X-Factor at wideout that the team lacked last year [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Brisley and Ishmael will prove to be our most [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]formidable duo[/COLOR][/B] since Lemon / Sales [/LIST] [LIST] [*]The [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]OL[/COLOR][/B], which was abysmal in the wake of massive injuries last year, will prove to be a strength [/LIST] [LIST] [*]We'll finally be able to field a reasonably competitive / functional [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]second unit[/COLOR][/B] at OL, and the improved depth will make a difference both this year and next [/LIST] [LIST] [*]The [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]DTs[/COLOR][/B] all have questions marks entering the season [Raymon injured, the other three haven't played one snap between them], but the unit will be considered a position of strength by the end of the season [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Assuming Thompson can get healthy, the [COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)][B]DEs[/B][/COLOR] will end up surprising. Simmons [who hasn't done much to date] will be solid, Arcinega will thrive at his new position, and Shepard will bolster depth as he gets developmental PT [/LIST] [LIST] [*]We have an abundence of [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]LB depth / versatility[/COLOR][/B] [/LIST] [LIST] [*][B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]Major question markes entering the season in the secondary[/COLOR][/B], but we have the foundational pieces to stabalize things [Whigham, Morgan, Cordy] while the rest of the young nucleus get their sea legs [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Tonight will be a [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]tune up game[/COLOR][/B] that will benefit lots of experienced players on the two-deep on BOTH sides of the ball and serve as a springboard for season long success [/LIST] [LIST] [*]We're going to [B][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]start the season 3-0[/COLOR][/B], and the early success will enable the team to gel and exceed expectations as we enter the crucial middle portion of the schedule, with winnable games @USF, @UVa, Pitt. Can we win two of those games? [/LIST] Excited to see what we're going to be able to do -- hope the crowd shows up better than the ticket sales projections, because I think this is going to be a fun season with better than expected results. If the offense performs like I think it will, and if the defense rounds into form like I believe it can after getting a few games under their belt, this team is capable of qualifying for a bowl. [B][SIZE=6][COLOR=rgb(255, 128, 0)]Let's Go Orange!!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [/QUOTE]

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