I know there's a lot of you who have different opinions on Bobby Hauck and the new DC. After reading all of this, I decided to post a thread where we can see what everybody's expectations are for next season as of right now
Here is our schedule for next year:
VS. N. Iowa- Tough game against opponent that made the playoffs this year. They traditionally have not played us very well, especially at home. I think we take this one since it's the first home game of the year and it's Bobby's homecoming.
VS. Drake- Our cupcake game next season, we should roll.
@ Western Illinois- Probably the toughest road of the season. Their coach just left to be an assistant at Arizona State which I think gives us a much better chance. I think I'll need to learn a little bit more about this team before I make a pick on this one.
VS. Sacramento state- The Big Sky's up and comers, or maybe just one hit wonders? We saw this a couple of years ago from Portland State and Idaho State back a few years ago. Can Sac State stay consistent throughout the next few years, or was last season just a fluke and another one hit wonder team? Griz will win regardless.
@ Cal Poly- Of course, the dreaded triple option team that has given us trouble for years, however Cal Poly was so god awful last year that we better beat them this year. I think the Griz squeak out a close one.
VS. Portland State- The other terrible team from last year. Griz will roll.
@ North Dakota-Tough place to travel to and play at. The three headed monster will be back next year, but UND will have a new quarterback next year. Their defense was terrible, Griz should win.
VS. UC Davis- Jake Maier and Keelan Doss might keep things interesting in the first half, but UC Davis' defense is not much and will have a hard time stopping us, Griz win.
@ S. Utah- 10 returning starters on offense next year, but will have a new quarterback. I honestly have no idea what to think of the Tbirds next year. It's all going to center around that new QB next year. Until I know more though I can't make a prediction.
@ Idaho- The biggest question revolving around the Big Sky next year. How will the Vandals adjust to playing at the FCS level next year? After seeing that they played 3 different QB's last year, it makes me think the Vandy's have an identity problem. I think they might struggle next year, but that's just speculation on my part. I'll say Griz win.
VS. MSU- Cats seem to be trending upwards, but I think we are too. Games at home next year, Bobby will be fired up and will have the team fired up and ready to play, Griz win.
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So after looking at our schedule my gut tells me 10-1 next year, but my brain tells me 9-2 or 8-3 next year, so for now until we know more, I'll pick the one in the middle and say 9-2. I'll let you guys pick those two losses for me. That's my early prediction for next season, how about you guys? (obviously there's not much to go off of right now, but just go off of your first impression from looking at the schedule).
GO GRIZ!
Here is our schedule for next year:
VS. N. Iowa- Tough game against opponent that made the playoffs this year. They traditionally have not played us very well, especially at home. I think we take this one since it's the first home game of the year and it's Bobby's homecoming.
VS. Drake- Our cupcake game next season, we should roll.
@ Western Illinois- Probably the toughest road of the season. Their coach just left to be an assistant at Arizona State which I think gives us a much better chance. I think I'll need to learn a little bit more about this team before I make a pick on this one.
VS. Sacramento state- The Big Sky's up and comers, or maybe just one hit wonders? We saw this a couple of years ago from Portland State and Idaho State back a few years ago. Can Sac State stay consistent throughout the next few years, or was last season just a fluke and another one hit wonder team? Griz will win regardless.
@ Cal Poly- Of course, the dreaded triple option team that has given us trouble for years, however Cal Poly was so god awful last year that we better beat them this year. I think the Griz squeak out a close one.
VS. Portland State- The other terrible team from last year. Griz will roll.
@ North Dakota-Tough place to travel to and play at. The three headed monster will be back next year, but UND will have a new quarterback next year. Their defense was terrible, Griz should win.
VS. UC Davis- Jake Maier and Keelan Doss might keep things interesting in the first half, but UC Davis' defense is not much and will have a hard time stopping us, Griz win.
@ S. Utah- 10 returning starters on offense next year, but will have a new quarterback. I honestly have no idea what to think of the Tbirds next year. It's all going to center around that new QB next year. Until I know more though I can't make a prediction.
@ Idaho- The biggest question revolving around the Big Sky next year. How will the Vandals adjust to playing at the FCS level next year? After seeing that they played 3 different QB's last year, it makes me think the Vandy's have an identity problem. I think they might struggle next year, but that's just speculation on my part. I'll say Griz win.
VS. MSU- Cats seem to be trending upwards, but I think we are too. Games at home next year, Bobby will be fired up and will have the team fired up and ready to play, Griz win.
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So after looking at our schedule my gut tells me 10-1 next year, but my brain tells me 9-2 or 8-3 next year, so for now until we know more, I'll pick the one in the middle and say 9-2. I'll let you guys pick those two losses for me. That's my early prediction for next season, how about you guys? (obviously there's not much to go off of right now, but just go off of your first impression from looking at the schedule).
GO GRIZ!