Fresno State, Miami, Iowa, MSU, and Wisconsin are all possible if not probable losses. We go no better than 4-1, no worse than 2-3, and most likely 3-2 in that stretch. Add in another loss to a team we should beat (Minnesota, Northwestern), and you're looking at a 9-3 regular season. Again.
Yoda had no faith in Luke Skywalker, either.This is the exact attitude that will prevent us from winning a championship. We were so abused during the Callahan years that we're just happy not to completely suck under Pelini. Content not to suck does not an elite program make.I don't think there is a make or break year. If Bo doesn't have anymore hidden audio tapes laying around, continues to win above 70% & runs a clean program. There is not a lot you can do without looking foolish.I have a feeling that at the end of next year, a still sizable portion of the fanbase will be saying, "Next year is going to be a real make-or-break for Bo." Countered by another sizable portion arguing that Bo needs at least another 2-3.
I think it's basically either that or a B1G championship. Although, to be fair, that was what was said about this year....
It's easier to just assume you will be disappointed than be optimistic I guess. I don't get it. I like to look forward to the upcoming season regardless of who the coach is and what the expectations are.
In some ways, it's very similar to how fans always love the back-up quarterback. Stanton is one of those guys that has a lot of potential and impressed people in the past, but, you're absolutely right - there's not much else other than high school film to support what his skill level is. That and the words/opinions of people who have been following him. My argument, however, is let them battle it out in practice and lets save everything else for another day.
I mean the attitude from the administration. If the standards laid out at Nebraska are "Hey, just don't screw it up too badly and we'd never fire you because we are terrified of the alternative" and the administration acknowledges that coaches should be celebrated for 4-loss seasons as long as 9 wins are notched, then you get what you ask for.
That's not universally accepted as fun. They can go back to winning conference championships anytime they feel like. That's the expectation.
I want someone to really seize the job, because TA didn't impress me last year. I hope he makes huge strides, or Stanton beats him out. QB play was a liability last year.
what' so funny about that? were you laughing after we almost lost to Wyoming and Northwestern or how bout Minnesota and Iowa losses?
Every team knows they can't take Northwestern for granted, and while Minnesota is a poor loss they're not the Minnesota everyone knew for the past decade. Wyoming is what it is, we didn't lose. We had a young team and an injured QB.