I went back and read some posts from 2007-2008. I'm actually encouraged that after a single game, the fan base here at gmg.com is demanding improvement and demanding it now. Empty cupboard? P'shaw! Needs time to get his players for his system? Nonsense! Ship gonna' take some time to right? Baldersdash!
We saw in the last five games of last season what a difference a coach can make. We're likely gonna' get it handed to us on Saturday. Team's just not there yet. I'm trying to steel myself for that.
At this point, I predict victories over WKU, LA-Monroe, LA-Lafayette, and one more between FAU/MUTS/Ark St. 4-8 seems reasonable enough right now, but I want to see bowl eligibility next year, and I sure as heck don't want to see any back sliding from 4-8 this year to 2-10 next.
I want to see the players learn the new system, learn to execute it without thinking too hard, and give a crap that they're losing. I believe the term is snot bubbles. We don't see snot bubbles by the time MUTS comes to town, we're in trouble.