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2019 Record - expectations and reality
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IdaGriz01
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Might be a bit optimistic ... but I like it.Yukon said:
I said this on one of the "scrimmage" threads: The fact that Hauck and the coaches are spending a lot of time to look at backups/depth seems like a very good sign to me. Of course, it could also be a very bad sign ... suggesting they have no confidence in the current ones. But there are enough returning starters -- known quantities -- to make that seem unlikely. Hauck's version of coach-speak is usually more about problems than about big positives, so you cannot tell from that. But, as the old saying goes: "Actions speak louder than words."
Hawkeyebowhunter
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Had better make the damn playoffs. Tough thinking back on last year how we had the lead in the 4th quarter. That's part mental toughness, part attitude and part players.
Hopefully all 3 phases are being addressed.
8-4 to finish the regular season with a W against the scats, securing a playoff bid
Hopefully all 3 phases are being addressed.
8-4 to finish the regular season with a W against the scats, securing a playoff bid
The Seattle Mariners were supposed to be terrible this year, yet they're hitting dingers everywhere and they're sitting at 10-2. If that can happen with the Mariners, I'm going with the Griz at 10-2. 
On a serious note though, I see about 7 or 8 wins for the Griz.
On a serious note though, I see about 7 or 8 wins for the Griz.
I'm the put up or shut up guy from the other thread. I figure the previous coaching crew could have easily got the Griz to 6-6 or 7-5, so what's the point of changing coaches if the change doesn't bring improvement. I think the whole 'he needs three years to get his guys' is wrong. I often wonder how much real evidence supporting this assertion, I'd note Dan Hawkins seemed to get things turned around in Davis in two years.
No question it's a tough schedule, but my expectation is that the Griz are competitive with the EWU's, Webers and UCD'S of the world. 8-4 is minimum expectation.
No question it's a tough schedule, but my expectation is that the Griz are competitive with the EWU's, Webers and UCD'S of the world. 8-4 is minimum expectation.
mcg said:
And you can add MSU to that list, obviously on the rise.
Also, I don't think the griz will be a bad team in 2019, I actually think they'll be pretty good. the problem is the level of competition. Scratching my head trying to determine where the eight or nine wins are going to come from out of the list below.
South Dakota
North Alabama
Oregon
Monmouth
UC Davis
Idaho State
Sac State
Eastern Washington
Portland State
Idaho
Weber State
Montana State
This is a senior heavy class so the expectation better be to win now. There is, unfortunately, no quick fix to the o-line issues that have plagued us for what seems like forever now. I trust that with the transfer and another year of experience we will be better on the line. Otherwise, I believe we are equal or better across the board in all positions. I expect a 10-2 or 9-3 regular season barring no injury at starting QB. We only have one likely loss and the rest should be up in the air as we battle EWU, WSU, MSU and UCD.
Missoula223
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AZGrizFan said:
I don't disagree 8-4 is doable, but ISU had a great year last year and lose nothing but a QB. I would add them to the list as well as MSU in terms of their returning roster. Not that we cant win 2 of the 5 games between UWU, Weber, UCD, MSU, and ISU, but I also wouldn't say that we absolutely shouldn't lose to either of those teams as well.
AZGrizFan said:
I am not making excuses for Hauck, I just struggle seeing more than 6-7 wins until we see if the Griz can compete in the trenches. Currently, I don't think they are, which will make beating good teams and winning consistently on the road very difficult.
WaGriz4life
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Curious how you can say 2-8 Sac State will be a tossup this year? Also Idaho, who we ran off the field last year....poorgriz said:
Catsrgrood
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I tend to agree with poorgriz, and not because he’s a fellow Cat fan.
I think the griz will be a solid team, probably a better overall team than last year.
I won’t be surprised at all if they’re competitive in almost every game.
But as it’s been said, the schedule is a tough one this year.
I see 6-6 as the minimum, very possible to hit 7-5, and anything above that would be very impressive and unexpected.
I think the griz will be a solid team, probably a better overall team than last year.
I won’t be surprised at all if they’re competitive in almost every game.
But as it’s been said, the schedule is a tough one this year.
I see 6-6 as the minimum, very possible to hit 7-5, and anything above that would be very impressive and unexpected.
