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WaGriz4life said:
garizzalies said:
AllWeatherFan said:
7-5 is entirely possible with our road schedule
But MickyD said, “For whatever reason, [the griz] played very well on the road since [he's] been here [and they are] a real solid road team.”

We are 63% on the road since he has been here. Wouldn't that be a D minus? Is barely passing the same as "real solid"? Not only were those road wins over bad teams (Weber, UNC, UND, UCD, SuckSt, SD, MSU) but some grizzly magic was needed too. Our record against "good" teams must be "real solid" too.

I guess that with great age comes a great disconnect?
Mickey D has "been here" meaning on the staff, since 2008. That's what he is talking about genius.

You are confusing them with facts now WaGriz! ;)
 
garizzalies said:
AllWeatherFan said:
7-5 is entirely possible with our road schedule
But MickyD said, “For whatever reason, [the griz] played very well on the road since [he's] been here [and they are] a real solid road team.”

We are 63% on the road since he has been here. Wouldn't that be a D minus? Is barely passing the same as "real solid"? Not only were those road wins over bad teams (Weber, UNC, UND, UCD, SuckSt, SD, MSU) but some grizzly magic was needed too. Our record against "good" teams must be "real solid" too.

I guess that with great age comes a great disconnect?
With a typical schedule of 6 home 5 road games, winning 63% on the road and 90% at home works out to 9-2/8-3 on the season. Is that not a pretty solid record? For myself I don't feel the road record has been a problem, it is losing too many at home that has been an issue. Then again I was looking for a pitchfork and torch the other day and I seem to have misplaced them so I could be off-base here.
 
Grizbeer said:
garizzalies said:
AllWeatherFan said:
7-5 is entirely possible with our road schedule
But MickyD said, “For whatever reason, [the griz] played very well on the road since [he's] been here [and they are] a real solid road team.”

We are 63% on the road since he has been here. Wouldn't that be a D minus? Is barely passing the same as "real solid"? Not only were those road wins over bad teams (Weber, UNC, UND, UCD, SuckSt, SD, MSU) but some grizzly magic was needed too. Our record against "good" teams must be "real solid" too.

I guess that with great age comes a great disconnect?
With a typical schedule of 6 home 5 road games, winning 63% on the road and 90% at home works out to 9-2/8-3 on the season. Is that not a pretty solid record? For myself I don't feel the road record has been a problem, it is losing too many at home that has been an issue. Then again I was looking for a pitchfork and torch the other day and I seem to have misplaced them so I could be off-base here.

tokyogriz has a stockpile of them if you're still looking...
 
AZGrizFan said:
Grizbeer said:
garizzalies said:
AllWeatherFan said:
7-5 is entirely possible with our road schedule
But MickyD said, “For whatever reason, [the griz] played very well on the road since [he's] been here [and they are] a real solid road team.”

We are 63% on the road since he has been here. Wouldn't that be a D minus? Is barely passing the same as "real solid"? Not only were those road wins over bad teams (Weber, UNC, UND, UCD, SuckSt, SD, MSU) but some grizzly magic was needed too. Our record against "good" teams must be "real solid" too.

I guess that with great age comes a great disconnect?
With a typical schedule of 6 home 5 road games, winning 63% on the road and 90% at home works out to 9-2/8-3 on the season. Is that not a pretty solid record? For myself I don't feel the road record has been a problem, it is losing too many at home that has been an issue. Then again I was looking for a pitchfork and torch the other day and I seem to have misplaced them so I could be off-base here.

tokyogriz has a stockpile of them if you're still looking...

Where has tokyo been? I haven't seen him around much. There must be some other injustice out there that requires his supply of iron and fire.
 
Grizbeer said:
With a typical schedule of 6 home 5 road games, winning 63% on the road and 90% at home works out to 9-2/8-3 on the season. Is that not a pretty solid record? For myself I don't feel the road record has been a problem, it is losing too many at home that has been an issue.
We were not talking about a solid overall record. But I agree, we should never lose a game in WaGriz. Period. That used to be a given but it has gone by the wayside, kinda like DOLA.
 
garizzalies said:
But I agree, we should never lose a game in WaGriz. Period. That used to be a given but it has gone by the wayside, kinda like DOLA.

Since the Pflu/O'Day affair, the football side of the Athletic Department has gone by the wayside. Until Engstrom and his lackeys are gone, any hope of regaining what has been lost is futile.
 
AZGrizFan said:
Grizbeer said:
garizzalies said:
AllWeatherFan said:
7-5 is entirely possible with our road schedule
But MickyD said, “For whatever reason, [the griz] played very well on the road since [he's] been here [and they are] a real solid road team.”

We are 63% on the road since he has been here. Wouldn't that be a D minus? Is barely passing the same as "real solid"? Not only were those road wins over bad teams (Weber, UNC, UND, UCD, SuckSt, SD, MSU) but some grizzly magic was needed too. Our record against "good" teams must be "real solid" too.

I guess that with great age comes a great disconnect?
With a typical schedule of 6 home 5 road games, winning 63% on the road and 90% at home works out to 9-2/8-3 on the season. Is that not a pretty solid record? For myself I don't feel the road record has been a problem, it is losing too many at home that has been an issue. Then again I was looking for a pitchfork and torch the other day and I seem to have misplaced them so I could be off-base here.

tokyogriz has a stockpile of them if you're still looking...

Not anymore, he had CDA (AKA: "Sparky") store them for him. They're all gone.
 
Here is my assessment of the schedule and probable win/loss record for 2014: The Griz have 6 home games and at this point are clear favorites to win each of those games. The Griz are also a clear favorite to beat North Dakota on the road. That's 7 likely wins. The odds of beating Southern Utah and Cal Poly on the road are about even in my view. So lets assume that they win one of those games (I am not thrilled that the Griz may only be an even bet to beat Southern Utah but it looks like they are a pretty good team). If all of the above happens the Griz have 8 wins. The other 3 games are tough (Wyoming, NDSU and EWU) and the Griz are definite underdogs in each of those games. The Griz have a chance against Wyoming with a new coach and a QB problem but they have lots of returning starters and we are on the road. I don't give the Griz much of a chance against NDSU in their dome and they have lots of returning starters. EWU dominated the Griz last year although we made it interesting at the end. This year I think we have a decent chance but it is still an uphill battle. So I think we go 8-4, which is a solid record when considering the strength of schedule.
 
speth said:
Here is my assessment of the schedule and probable win/loss record for 2014: The Griz have 6 home games and at this point are clear favorites to win each of those games. The Griz are also a clear favorite to beat North Dakota on the road. That's 7 likely wins. The odds of beating Southern Utah and Cal Poly on the road are about even in my view. So lets assume that they win one of those games (I am not thrilled that the Griz may only be an even bet to beat Southern Utah but it looks like they are a pretty good team). If all of the above happens the Griz have 8 wins. The other 3 games are tough (Wyoming, NDSU and EWU) and the Griz are definite underdogs in each of those games. The Griz have a chance against Wyoming with a new coach and a QB problem but they have lots of returning starters and we are on the road. I don't give the Griz much of a chance against NDSU in their dome and they have lots of returning starters. EWU dominated the Griz last year although we made it interesting at the end. This year I think we have a decent chance but it is still an uphill battle. So I think we go 8-4, which is a solid record when considering the strength of schedule.

This is a nice post. I agree. If UM can get on a roll, they win another game or too. If they falter, they lose another game, and I suppose maybe even too. I will need to see how they play in the first game to even try to make any different predictions than yours.
 
I agree, 8-4 is what I'm actuaLLY hoping for. Agree with player, the Griz are capable of sweeping SUU and poly but it will be VERY TOUGH. 8-4 with 7 Di wins and the Griz will host a first round playoff game, BOOK IT. But no bye
 
speth said:
Here is my assessment of the schedule and probable win/loss record for 2014: The Griz have 6 home games and at this point are clear favorites to win each of those games. The Griz are also a clear favorite to beat North Dakota on the road. That's 7 likely wins. The odds of beating Southern Utah and Cal Poly on the road are about even in my view. So lets assume that they win one of those games (I am not thrilled that the Griz may only be an even bet to beat Southern Utah but it looks like they are a pretty good team). If all of the above happens the Griz have 8 wins. The other 3 games are tough (Wyoming, NDSU and EWU) and the Griz are definite underdogs in each of those games. The Griz have a chance against Wyoming with a new coach and a QB problem but they have lots of returning starters and we are on the road. I don't give the Griz much of a chance against NDSU in their dome and they have lots of returning starters. EWU dominated the Griz last year although we made it interesting at the end. This year I think we have a decent chance but it is still an uphill battle. So I think we go 8-4, which is a solid record when considering the strength of schedule.

You have left out one key factor: Delaney and staff. You know, the guys who kick off twice in a game, that sort of thing.
 
FWIW, I'm already firing beers into me and thinking about making up a batch of homemade corn dogs.
 
Naw, I think ol Alpha is a believer and his deep down feelings find the Griz winning the entire thing!

If I can get the hell out of Africa and get home in time to watch some Griz practice I might get that same old familar feeling.

I really hate the "Bad day at Blackrock" feeling!

What's with the smoke in the Montana air? That is getting on my sh1t list!

After 3 games I always seem to know how the team will do. Until then I drink, BS and whine.
 
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