How ESPN's FPI Predicts the Rest of the Season (Post LaTech Mauling)

[Big Z]

2 hours ago, Cerebus said:

So how would everyone feel if we ended up 7-5?

Just another mediocre bowl eligible team 

But on the other hand, it’s better than a losing record compare to the Mac and Dodge eras.

[97and03]

7-5 plus a bowl win at least sends Mason Fine out on a high note

[MeanGreenTexan]

55 minutes ago, 97and03 said:

7-5 plus a bowl win at least sends Mason Fine out on a high note

Finish the year at 7-5 according to this prediction, and LATech or USM don't get bit by UAB or Rice along the way, then we're 3rd place in our division & staring the Hawaii Bowl in the face.   Great opportunity for the players, but it's gonna suck for us fans who can't get out there.

[untbowler]

20 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Finish the year at 7-5 according to this prediction, and LATech or USM don't get bit by UAB or Rice along the way, then we're 3rd place in our division & staring the Hawaii Bowl in the face.   Great opportunity for the players and wives, but it's gonna suck for us fans who can't get out there.

fixed .... j/k 🙂

[MGNation92]

2 hours ago, 97and03 said:

7-5 plus a bowl loss by 20+ points will send Littrell out on a low note, but somehow 75% of the fanbase will still be happy and complacent

FTFY

[UNTFan23]

On 10/1/2019 at 6:50 PM, Cerebus said:

So how would everyone feel if we ended up 7-5?

Given the losses on the defensive side of the ball, this is where I thought we might end up. 

[MrStrange18]

At this stage of the season... I sadly will be ok with 7-5 with hopes of a bowl win.  Would love to send out Mason and the seniors with at least a bowl ring.

[97and03]

21 hours ago, MGNation92 said:

I am feeling so douchy today, please forgive me.

FIFY. 

[MGNation92]

3 hours ago, 97and03 said:

FIFY. 

I'd love to be proven wrong 

[TheColonyEagle]

On 10/1/2019 at 6:50 PM, Cerebus said:

So how would everyone feel if we ended up 7-5?

With what we have on offense....knowing we're basically rebuilding it next year...

not good

[Greendylan]

17 hours ago, TheColonyEagle said:

With what we have on offense....knowing we're basically rebuilding it next year...

not good

Here's the way I see it:

This year is phase one of a rebuilding process (defense).  Next year will be phase two (offense).  The year after that MAY be (if a really good QB emerges) the point when we're back to being as talented as we were last season (2018).  And, in some important ways, we have already commenced the offense's rebuilding process since Guyton/Bussey are gone and we're trying things out with a new OC who has not yet figured out how to harness Fine's talent.

[TheColonyEagle]

1 minute ago, Greendylan said:

Here's the way I see it:

This year is phase one of a rebuilding process (defense).  Next year will be phase two (offense).  The year after that MAY be (if a really good QB emerges) the point when we're back to being as talented as we were last season (2018).  And, in some important ways, we have already commenced the offense's rebuilding process since Guyton/Bussey are gone and we're trying things out with a new OC who has not yet figured out how to harness Fine's talent.

It's just frustrating to be rebuilding in year 4 and possibly year 5

[Cerebus]

For me getting to a bowl game and winning it is critical.   Some may down play that but we have had football for over 100 years and have won a bowl game exactly 3 times in that period.

 

[Cerebus]

21 hours ago, TheColonyEagle said:

With what we have on offense....knowing we're basically rebuilding it next year...

not good

I can't think of any G5 program (besides BSU) who has been able to not have to go through periodic down times.   Marshall went on an absolute tear for six straight bowl games, but then missed out 5 of the next 6 years.   USM went to 10 straight, but then missed out on 4 straight. 

I am not happy with the current state we are in, but really it's just a year early.  It was going to take some time to adjust to the post Fine era, it just looks like we are having to start doing some of that now.  

[TheColonyEagle]

1 hour ago, Cerebus said:

I am not happy with the current state we are in, but really it's just a year early.  It was going to take some time to adjust to the post Fine era, it just looks like we are having to start doing some of that now.  

247 Recruiting ranks

          national / cusa

2016       102 / 8

2017       115 / 11

2018        101 / 8

2019          75 / 4

2020*        61 / 2   

 

My hope is the "rebuilding" won't take long with last years class and what's shaping up to be a good class next year....

 

[DallasGreen]

2 hours ago, Cerebus said:

I can't think of any G5 program (besides BSU) who has been able to not have to go through periodic down times.   Marshall went on an absolute tear for six straight bowl games, but then missed out 5 of the next 6 years.   USM went to 10 straight, but then missed out on 4 straight. 

I am not happy with the current state we are in, but really it's just a year early.  It was going to take some time to adjust to the post Fine era, it just looks like we are having to start doing some of that now.  

Fine is a shadow of the last 3 years. All who blame the offensive line need to Mason's comments at press conferences. " our O line picked up on all front changes Houston made". I know the Cal announcers thought Fine separated a shoulder in the fourth quarter. I know something is wrong as he is consistently wild high with open receivers. It is essential with this year's pathetic secondary that we move the chains and keep the D off the field as much as possible.

[southsideguy]

On 9/11/2019 at 10:36 PM, Aquila_Viridis said:

Oh man SMU hires some old guys to play and we're bad in second game and people are all down. Look I'm happy if we can consistently win more than lose and especially the home games. So I'm holding off judgement til later in the season. 

Now?

[Cerebus]

On 9/30/2019 at 2:59 PM, Cerebus said:

Post UH:

After our stirring victory over Bye Week University (BWU):

 

[MeanGreenTexan]

15 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

After our stirring victory over Bye Week University (BWU):

 

Looks like BWU was a little rougher on USM than us.

[UNT 90 Grad]

7 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Looks like BWU was a little rougher on USM than us.

I've always heard that UNT was bye friendly.

[greenminer]

21 minutes ago, UNT 90 Grad said:

I've always heard that UNT was bi-friendly.

Tons of places to go with this zinger.

[Cerebus]

On 10/7/2019 at 12:44 PM, Cerebus said:

After our stirring victory over Bye Week University (BWU):

 

Post USM Game:

[MeanGreenTexan]

5 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

Post USM Game:

I've officially been broken by FPI's artificial intelligence algorithms and am now a 100% believer.   Looks like we'll be going 7-5.  Good enough to go to the Hawaii Bowl!!

[Cerebus]

1 minute ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I've officially been broken by FPI's artificial intelligence algorithms and am now a 100% believer.   Looks like we'll be going 7-5.  Good enough to go to the Hawaii Bowl!!

[MrStrange18]

At this point in the season... I would be thrilled to have 7 wins and a bowl appearance!