Early season predictions

[jesterondirt]

7-5 overall (4-4 conference)

I think this is a very optimistic prediction, UCF is already better without even playing a game yet, ECU will most likely be favored. We are more likely of losing winnable games than winning games we shouldn't unless the defense exceeds expectations. 6-6 is probably a more realistic scenario, but 8-4 could be within reach.

Sep 3

San Jose St. Win

Sep 10

at Ohio State Loss

Sep 17

N.C. A&T Win

Sep 24

at Fresno State Win

Oct 7

SMU Win

Oct 15

at Houston Loss

Oct 22

Tulane Win

Oct 29

at Memphis Loss

Nov 5

East Carolina Win

Nov 12

at Navy Loss

Nov 19

at UCF Win

Nov 25

Cincinnati Loss

 

[Gmoney4WW]

8-5

 

[TU_BLA]

I'm with G$...Memphis is going to be a win and so is Cincinnati. We should have won the Cincinnati game last year, and the Memphis game was within a score going into the 4th. Our D will be significantly improved. Our offense will be as efficient and powerful as any in the league. To be honest, there are likely only 2 for sure losses on the schedule...Ohio State and Houston. Navy will be the same Navy as always MINUS Reynolds. Both Memphis and Navy are losing experiences QBs...if there were better players on the benches, they would have been playing. I think Memphis is going to struggle its first year under Norvell, I can't say I have ever been sold on his ability to be a head coach.

 

[rabidTU]

I think we beat Cincy at home because we'll just be better than them and Memphis on the road because they will have a new QB and coach. Navy could be a tossup since they graduated a lot of talent including their option QB.

9 wins - possibly 10. That Fresno game scares me a little, but they weren't a good team last year.

 

[Gmoney4WW]

Depending who we play in the bowl game and how our defense looks, u might be able to convince me at 9-4.

 

[noble cane]

10-2

 

[TU_BLA]

I think we beat Cincy at home because we'll just be better than them and Memphis on the road because they will have a new QB and coach. Navy could be a tossup since they graduated a lot of talent including their option QB.

9 wins - possibly 10. That Fresno game scares me a little, but they weren't a good team last year.

Fresno is nowhere near where they were when Pat Hill was the coach.

 

[TU Hurricane Warning]

10-2

11 - 1

 

[Gmoney4WW]

13-0

 

[TUMU]

13-0

8 and 4

 

[TulsaEye]

8 and 4 sounds possible and doable.

 

[cmullinsTU]

14-0

 

[Tulsafanzz]

15-0, including a second win over Ohio State in the semifinals.

 

[Tiger_Pride76]

Love Mike Norvell, he has this team moving crazy fast on defense and offense. Love the talent boost he has coming in

 

[shon46]

Sep 3

San Jose St. Win (Good first win and practice for OSU)

Sep 10

at Ohio State Loss (Closer than most thought but still a tough loss on the road to a great team)

Sep 17

N.C. A&T Win (Slow start but easy win)

Sep 24

at Fresno State Loss (Still beat up from OSU, lack of depth, and tough environment, we loose)

Oct 7

SMU Win (We have a week off and bounce back in a strong way)

Oct 15

at Houston Loss (We play them all the way to the end but they win in a shootout)

Oct 22

Tulane Win (We walk all over them)

Oct 29

at Memphis Win (Carry last weeks momentum into Memphis and beat them at home)

Nov 5

East Carolina Loss (Their defense proves too much to overcome)

Nov 12

at Navy Loss (The Cold and the pounding attack prove to be too much for us on the road)

Nov 19

at UCF Loss (UCF will be the comeback team of the year, unfortunately at our expense)

Nov 25

Cincinnati Win (With our backs against the wall, we win a tough game on the road to close the year out)

 

[jesterondirt]

Bumping cause I'm bored. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

 

[Li'l Eric Coley]

For some reason, I don't remember a thing from the UCF game. I know we won, but can't recall a single highlight or score off the top of my head.

 

[TU_BLA]

I believe that was a game we struggled somewhat for the 1st 3Q and then we wore them down. Dane had the TD pass that Keevan did the backwards leap and subsequent reverse somersault. It was a weird game that started w/ a pick 6 for UCF and some wonky and amazing special teams play.

https://www.google.com/webhp?source...n=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=TU+vs+UCF+football&sh=0

 

[mcane]

That was fun to watch again. The first half had me worried.

 

[rusty-c]

I'll hold my predictions till we see something from our quarterback situation. Could be a great year or a very average mark dependsng on play at the QB position. Im ootimistuc it will get worked out and we'll be on the up side of things. Fingers crossed....

 

[Li'l Eric Coley]

Thanks for the link. That was a weird game. I remember UCF's 8-0 lead and our kickoff guy chasing down their return man. And of course Scott Frost. Not sure if he has a 2 X 4 up his butt or if he's just always constipated.

 

[TU_BLA]

I had forgotten most of the details except that we won, Keevan made a ridiculous catch, and that it was a lot closer because of dumb mistakes than it really should have been. What I had forgotten was the kicker running the KR down, and how dominant our defense really was for the majority of the game. UCF had a ton of positive field position drives that ended up in no points or FGs.

 

[HuffyCane]

Thanks for the link. That was a weird game. I remember UCF's 8-0 lead and our kickoff guy chasing down their return man. And of course Scott Frost. Not sure if he has a 2 X 4 up his butt or if he's just always constipated.

You get that look on your face permanently when you get caught having sex with a teammate's girlfriend, then lock yourself in your bathroom cowering in fear, while the teammate proceeds to knock the crap out of her and push her down the stairs. Scott Frost may be the ultimate worthless human. Who raises children with no sense of code, no honor?

 

[nevadanatural]

That's where I'll miss Redford Jones, tackling. I can't remember another kicker knocking a returner out of the game with a hard, legal tackle.

 

[noble cane]

10-2

Hmmm... pesky Ohio state game..

 

[HuffyCane]

That's where I'll miss Redford Jones, tackling. I can't remember another kicker knocking a returner out of the game with a hard, legal tackle.

Matt Payne for BYU knocked a couple of guys out and made the two deep at free safety after some injuries. He was all business.

 

[TU_BLA]

That's where I'll miss Redford Jones, tackling. I can't remember another kicker knocking a returner out of the game with a hard, legal tackle.

I think Redford was only a JR last year so you get at least 1 more year from him. Dalton Parks was the SR of the group.

 

[TU_BLA]

Matt Payne for BYU knocked a couple of guys out and made the two deep at free safety after some injuries. He was all business.

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Wow. That kid's fun to watch. Funniest part of that highlight video is watching the Boise St bench after the first hit on the punt return. They all sort of cringe knowing the PR just got absolutely lit up by the punter!

 

[HuffyCane]

There's a couple more of his hits out on the web but I could not find the one I was looking for. My favorite is when the stadium speakers cue up the 80s hair metal song "(There's no one home in my) House of Pain [Payne]" as the KR stumbles to the sideline in a groggy stupor.

Great story. Two time all state in soccer and football, but as a middle linebacker, not as a kicker. Set two NCAA kicking records that still stand, including consecutive field goals of 40+ yards. First team All-American. Groza finalist.

 

[nevadanatural]

I think Redford was only a JR last year so you get at least 1 more year from him. Dalton Parks was the SR of the group.

Well, that's good. The roster on this site has him listed as a senior along with Parks, Lucas, Atkinson, and Evans.

 

[TU_BLA]

Well, that's good. The roster on this site has him listed as a senior along with Parks, Lucas, Atkinson, and Evans.

He kicked in the spring game so I am assuming Redford is back next year.

 

[rabidTU]

He kicked in the spring game so I am assuming Redford is back next year.

Bingo! He was a listed junior last year and kicked in the spring game.

 

[quincy101]

If Monty can develop young Boomer(my bet for starter), anything better than 6-6 would be gravy & I'd be a happy camper. But please no screw jobs like Houston & Navy. TU Football: 1st,last,always! (BTW- R. Jones kicked a 49-yarder in the spring game. His range is expanding)

 

[rusty-c]

I don't think we'll be seeing Boomer this year. Right now my gut tells me that Skipper is going to be the guy. (thought hard about using maning the ship) Who knows what the outcome of the summer program will be. Looking forward to it!

If Monty can develop young Boomer(my bet for starter), anything better than 6-6 would be gravy & I'd be a happy camper. But please no screw jobs like Houston & Navy. TU Football: 1st,last,always! (BTW- R. Jones kicked a 49-yarder in the spring game. His range is expanding)

nk we'

 

[Gmoney4WW]

Would Danny be upset if we said Skipper Manning the ship?

 

[quincy101]

I don't think we'll be seeing Boomer this year. Right now my gut tells me that Skipper is going to be the guy. (thought hard about using maning the ship) Who knows what the outcome of the summer program will be. Looking forward to it!



nk we'

Oh crap! I meant Luke Skipper as the starter after performance in the spring game, not Boomer who we know very little about so far.

 

[TU_BLA]

If Monty can develop young Boomer(my bet for starter), anything better than 6-6 would be gravy & I'd be a happy camper. But please no screw jobs like Houston & Navy. TU Football: 1st,last,always! (BTW- R. Jones kicked a 49-yarder in the spring game. His range is expanding)

I don't think 6-6 is going to cut it. I would dare say we might be the prohibitive favorite in the west and if we are not, we won't be far behind Houston/Navy.

Navy's offense reminds me of "Remember the Titans"..."...it's like novocaine, give it some time, it'll work"

 

[Raisin_Cane]

I don't think 6-6 is going to cut it. I would dare say we might be the prohibitive favorite in the west and if we are not, we won't be far behind Houston/Navy.

Navy's offense reminds me of "Remember the Titans"..."...it's like novocaine, give it some time, it'll work"

I'd put Memphis above Houston. It's impossible to know what Navy will do because they just keep on chugging. But Memphis has multiple key pieces, including their QB and talented WR back.

 

[aTUfan]

Was it reported in Tulsa, the Miami Bowl is moving to Frisco texas? It hosts the AAC, vs the mac or sunbelt.

 

[TU_BLA]

I don't think 6-6 is going to cut it. I would dare say we might be the prohibitive favorite in the west and if we are not, we won't be far behind Houston/Navy.

Navy's offense reminds me of "Remember the Titans"..."...it's like novocaine, give it some time, it'll work"

I'd put Memphis above Houston. It's impossible to know what Navy will do because they just keep on chugging. But Memphis has multiple key pieces, including their QB and talented WR back.

That WR was something. I didn't think the QB was anything special if you can take his first read away.