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<blockquote data-quote="lexwaldez" data-source="post: 1326700" data-attributes="member: 9817"><p>I think 2-3 wins is probably reasonable given what I saw this fall at practice.</p><p></p><p>Did you guys chip in and read that massive write-up Robert did on Illiniboard? He wants to drink the kool-aid, he really does, but he knows man. Deep down I think he KNOWS.</p><p></p><p>Given we're coming off a season where we were 2nd worst in the nation on 3rd down, our offense came up with zero yards just shy of 25% of the time, we had trouble with the turnover ratio, we're the most inexperienced team in college football and our youngsters are going to struggle on both D and O-lines, hey, I'm not sure I see 8 wins. BUT... Almost everyone returns next year and a lot of our problems are going to start going away.</p><p></p><p>Was it Robert that said to look at this season as a 24 or 25 game season and to watch the kids develop (I think it was Robert)? I agree wholeheartedly. The staff is making strides. The kids are being well coached and they're working hard. I can't find fault with anything. We just need to keep getting the right kids for the system and work on experience. The youngsters are absolutely going to get play time and they're absolutely going to get better. I think we see flashes of brilliance and mix in some head scratching mistakes. It's going to be fun to watch these kids play over the next 2-3 years. Looking forward to Sat!</p><p></p><p>Let's just try and temper our expectations, support the kids and the coaches if we do struggle and keep our eyes on the prize. The hard work, persistence, and patience will pay off. Now Josh, please get me some beer in the stadium... it could be a rough year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lexwaldez, post: 1326700, member: 9817"] I think 2-3 wins is probably reasonable given what I saw this fall at practice. Did you guys chip in and read that massive write-up Robert did on Illiniboard? He wants to drink the kool-aid, he really does, but he knows man. Deep down I think he KNOWS. Given we're coming off a season where we were 2nd worst in the nation on 3rd down, our offense came up with zero yards just shy of 25% of the time, we had trouble with the turnover ratio, we're the most inexperienced team in college football and our youngsters are going to struggle on both D and O-lines, hey, I'm not sure I see 8 wins. BUT... Almost everyone returns next year and a lot of our problems are going to start going away. Was it Robert that said to look at this season as a 24 or 25 game season and to watch the kids develop (I think it was Robert)? I agree wholeheartedly. The staff is making strides. The kids are being well coached and they're working hard. I can't find fault with anything. We just need to keep getting the right kids for the system and work on experience. The youngsters are absolutely going to get play time and they're absolutely going to get better. I think we see flashes of brilliance and mix in some head scratching mistakes. It's going to be fun to watch these kids play over the next 2-3 years. Looking forward to Sat! Let's just try and temper our expectations, support the kids and the coaches if we do struggle and keep our eyes on the prize. The hard work, persistence, and patience will pay off. Now Josh, please get me some beer in the stadium... it could be a rough year. [/QUOTE]
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