POLL: How many games do the Griz win in 2013

[BWahlberg]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

Oh Geezus Brint, don't even go there. Haven't you been following this thread? No way will the griz be underdogs in 6 games this year... Because they are the griz. You'll be favored to win every one, despite coming off a losing season when you didn't even sniff the playoffs.

Having said all that... I completely agree that 3 losses is the most likely scenario if you stay healthy and the coaches don't absolutely melt down.

Right I forgot... haha.

What I was saying though was that at the start of the season I see the Griz being perceived underdogs in 5 or 6 of those games. That can change as the season goes on, but yeah - anyone right now that says the pre-season Griz who haven't proved a thing yet on the field are "favored" over especially MSU, EWU, App, and NAU are off-base, and the argument for CPSLO and Sac could easily be made as well (heck even UND)

 

[CV Griz Fan]

FIFY

I think I'm going to get a new definition up on urban dictionary soon:


Grizidiot

Griz fans that claim because they were the best damn 5-6 team in the nation in 2012, will somehow blow by the rest of the BSC and magically win the chipper with the return of the great and god-like Jordan Johnson, regardless of the fact that "Booger Eater 'kick off both halves' Delaney" is at the helm.

The world is full of grizidiots, the number rapidly increasing the closer one gets to Missoula, MT

All in good fun my friends... have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy time with your families and remembering your loved ones and those whom served for our freedom.

That definition is Classic! :clap:

Even I concur with that comment. That is funny!

 

[brian s]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

You forgot that we did not have a QB last season. If JJ had played, we would have won 4 more games, making us 9-2. Lots of close losses which would have been wins with JJ at the helm. More scoring. Defense staying off the field more keeping them rested instead of worn out by the middle of the third quarter.

JJ is the difference. We win 10 games this season. The Griz are still the Griz, with superior talent and depth at most positions. Last season was an anomaly which only served to bolster our opponents into thinking our program is down. It is not, and they will find that out this fall.

 

[griz4life]

I'll pick NDSU to beat the Bobcats by 30, but at least the bobcats won't take the coward's way out....oh wait.

 

[Hammer]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

You forgot that we did not have a QB last season. If JJ had played, we would have won 4 more games, making us 9-2. Lots of close losses which would have been wins with JJ at the helm. More scoring. Defense staying off the field more keeping them rested instead of worn out by the middle of the third quarter.

JJ is the difference. We win 10 games this season. The Griz are still the Griz, with superior talent and depth at most positions. Last season was an anomaly which only served to bolster our opponents into thinking our program is down. It is not, and they will find that out this fall.

BAM!!!!!! :thumb: And yes, JJ is THAT good!

 

[grizcountry420]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

You forgot that we did not have a QB last season. If JJ had played, we would have won 4 more games, making us 9-2. Lots of close losses which would have been wins with JJ at the helm. More scoring. Defense staying off the field more keeping them rested instead of worn out by the middle of the third quarter.

JJ is the difference. We win 10 games this season. The Griz are still the Griz, with superior talent and depth at most positions. Last season was an anomaly which only served to bolster our opponents into thinking our program is down. It is not, and they will find that out this fall.

Strong first post...

 

[Jerry Punch]

Anyone who thinks the Griz will be down is delusional. They have a great program and they expect to win and should win most of their games.

It is also acceptable to acknowledge that both MSU and UM could be great teams in the same year. Don't worry, Griz fans, your egos will survive if you admit that point. Let's see how the season plays out and leave it all on the field. No excuses this year - just win.

 

[BWahlberg]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

You forgot that we did not have a QB last season. If JJ had played, we would have won 4 more games, making us 9-2. Lots of close losses which would have been wins with JJ at the helm. More scoring. Defense staying off the field more keeping them rested instead of worn out by the middle of the third quarter.

JJ is the difference. We win 10 games this season. The Griz are still the Griz, with superior talent and depth at most positions. Last season was an anomaly which only served to bolster our opponents into thinking our program is down. It is not, and they will find that out this fall.

However we still have the coaching unknowns and all of the same guys returning in the defensive secondary. JJ couldn't have stopped the punt coverage debacle against SUU, played pass defense against UND, kicked fieldgoals against MSU, or played run defense against NAU.

I agree that JJ will provide a HUGE boost to this team, we've seen it already and in the spring scrimmages the team is incredibly deadly on offense with him at the helm. He will be the single biggest improvement for this squad this year for sure. However thinking this team was just a QB shy of a real strong season last year would be ignoring a few other glaring issues.

Solid first post! Welcome to egriz :thumb:

 

[grizfan95]

I voted 9... I'd bet if there were Vegas odds on our wins this year it would be at 8.5 games. I was kind of torn between 8 and 9. Before Jordy's return to the team I was thinking 6-6 on the season.

I think others have posted it here, we'll really see what this staff is made of this year. Based on their prior issues I worry that coaching will cost us a game or two.

Before the start of the season you have to consider App, NAU, MSU, CPSLO, EWU, and maybe even Sac to be "better" than the Griz, if you base it on the prior season. That's almost half of our schedule. If the Griz can split with these 6 and win the other 6... that puts them at a 9-3 regular season.

You forgot that we did not have a QB last season. If JJ had played, we would have won 4 more games, making us 9-2. Lots of close losses which would have been wins with JJ at the helm. More scoring. Defense staying off the field more keeping them rested instead of worn out by the middle of the third quarter.

JJ is the difference. We win 10 games this season. The Griz are still the Griz, with superior talent and depth at most positions. Last season was an anomaly which only served to bolster our opponents into thinking our program is down. It is not, and they will find that out this fall.

However we still have the coaching unknowns and all of the same guys returning in the defensive secondary. JJ couldn't have stopped the punt coverage debacle against SUU, played pass defense against UND, kicked fieldgoals against MSU, or played run defense against NAU.

I agree that JJ will provide a HUGE boost to this team, we've seen it already and in the spring scrimmages the team is incredibly deadly on offense with him at the helm. He will be the single biggest improvement for this squad this year for sure. However thinking this team was just a QB shy of a real strong season last year would be ignoring a few other glaring issues.

Solid first post! Welcome to egriz :thumb:

An inept QB greatly affects the time the defense is on the field and the score the defense has to protect. JJ couldn't have affected the place kicking but he definitely would have given the defense more time to rest.

 

[kemajic]

The presence of JJ will make the coaching exponentially less demanding.

 

[uofmman1122]

Brint's taking "cautiously optimistic" to a whole new level. :lol: :thumb:

 

[cclarkblues]

The presence of JJ will make the coaching exponentially less demanding.

Hope that he can stay healthy.

 

[Catsrback76]

I think 8 wins is a legitimate number after last years debacle. I think 3 more wins are on the books for the griz with JJ returning.

 

[BWahlberg]

The presence of JJ will make the coaching exponentially less demanding.

Uhm... unless he's calling ST and Defensive plays I don't know if I fully agree with that.

I agree he'll make everything better b/c he will lead the team to scoring more points, taking less pressure of the D and ST, and I'd bet will help provide some balance in TOP so the D isn't totally gassed in the 4th qtr as well.

One could also argue that we have a ton of new assistant coaches and two OCs that have no OC experience at the FCS level. Last year was Gregorak's first year as DC and people on here were calling him out for making a lot of errors as a new DC.

I just think the mind-set of, "JJ is here - all will be fine!" is short-sighted. And keep in mind, I'm expecting a 9 win season and a post-season berth, I'm not thinking we'll see a repeat of last year.

 

[kemajic]

The presence of JJ will make the coaching exponentially less demanding.

Uhm... unless he's calling ST and Defensive plays I don't know if I fully agree with that.

I agree he'll make everything better b/c he will lead the team to scoring more points, taking less pressure of the D and ST, and I'd bet will help provide some balance in TOP so the D isn't totally gassed in the 4th qtr as well.

One could also argue that we have a ton of new assistant coaches and two OCs that have no OC experience at the FCS level. Last year was Gregorak's first year as DC and people on here were calling him out for making a lot of errors as a new DC.

I just think the mind-set of, "JJ is here - all will be fine!" is short-sighted. And keep in mind, I'm expecting a 9 win season and a post-season berth, I'm not thinking we'll see a repeat of last year.

So you contradict yourself. You disagree, then you agree. I can't find the "JJ is here - all will be fine!" in my post.

 

[Copper Griz]

The presence of JJ will make the coaching exponentially less demanding.

Uhm... unless he's calling ST and Defensive plays I don't know if I fully agree with that.

I agree he'll make everything better b/c he will lead the team to scoring more points, taking less pressure of the D and ST, and I'd bet will help provide some balance in TOP so the D isn't totally gassed in the 4th qtr as well.

One could also argue that we have a ton of new assistant coaches and two OCs that have no OC experience at the FCS level. Last year was Gregorak's first year as DC and people on here were calling him out for making a lot of errors as a new DC.

I just think the mind-set of, "JJ is here - all will be fine!" is short-sighted. And keep in mind, I'm expecting a 9 win season and a post-season berth, I'm not thinking we'll see a repeat of last year.

I believe the D will be better than you are giving them credit for. Secondary is an issue, but if they shore up the sh$t storm that was last year's secondary - then the D could be lethal. You correctly pointed out that the D will not be as gassed and I completely agree. TG made some coaching errors last year. Good - let's hope he learned from them. Last year was hopefully a learning year for a lot of parts to this team. Simply a learning year and I have a feeling the work being done this summer in the weight room will also pay big dividends. Crossing my fingers. 9 wins? I think it will be a higher number.

 

[Grizmayor]

...I just think the mind-set of, "JJ is here - all will be fine!" is short-sighted.

Wow... that little quote has to be the most reality-base, unbiased quote I've read from you Brint in my short amount of years on here. Congratulations for sliding the Maroon-colored glasses down your nose and peeking over the top like some of us do. I couldn't have said it better. It's a team game from the AD to the water-boy and soooooooo many variables go into successful season. We'll be able to tell a lot the very first game. I can't wait.

 

[Paytonlives]

I put down 10 wins and have Cal-Poly and msu as toss-ups.

The key to this season is game #1 at home vs. App State and game #4 at NAU.

If UM wins those two games, a 10-12 W regular season is very probable. We will find out about the Griz in the first 4 games as 3 of those are revenge games against teams UM lost to in 2012. App State by 8, North Dakota by 6 and NAU by 10.

08/31/13 vs. Appalachian State (W)
I just cant see App state traveling to UM and winning, as app states d is down and O-line is very young. The griz will have a better QB at the helm and only lost by 8 last year. UM wins 28-12
09/14/13 at North Dakota (W)
As bad as the secondary played last year and only lost by 6... revenge game UM wins 42-14
09/21/13 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State (W)
REALLY... 70-6
09/28/13 at Northern Arizona * (W)
Griz get revenge for the third time in 4 weeks UM 31-20
10/05/13 vs. Portland State * (W)
DNP in 2012 UM wins 42-14
10/12/13 at UC Davis * (W)
Davis was 4-7 last year... UM 35-14
10/19/13 vs. Cal Poly * (Toss Up)
At Home against a very good team. Final score 28-24
10/26/13 vs. Eastern Washington * (W)
EWU is not as good as the 2012 version and plays OSU and Toledo early... UM wins 42-24
11/02/13 at Sacramento State (W)
UM always travels well to Pam State UM wins 42-14
11/09/13 at South Dakota (W)
Was 1-10 in 2012 and opens with Kansas in 2013...OUCH. UM 52-14
11/16/13 vs. Weber State * (W)
By this time of the year Weber is already thinking about 2014. Griz win 48-17
11/23/13 at Montana State * (Toss Up)
At Bozeman... which cat team shows up? Notorious late season swan dives (scored 16,16 & 16 in final three 2012 games), will that continue? If UM is rolling... this could get ugly. msu scores 16 so either msu 16-14 or UM 48-16

 

[PlayerRep]

I put down 10 wins and have Cal-Poly and msu as toss-ups.

The key to this season is game #1 at home vs. App State and game #4 at NAU.

If UM wins those two games, a 10-12 W regular season is very probable. We will find out about the Griz in the first 4 games as 3 of those are revenge games against teams UM lost to in 2012. App State by 8, North Dakota by 6 and NAU by 10.

08/31/13 vs. Appalachian State (W)
I just cant see App state traveling to UM and winning, as app states d is down and O-line is very young. The griz will have a better QB at the helm and only lost by 8 last year. UM wins 28-12
09/14/13 at North Dakota (W)
As bad as the secondary played last year and only lost by 6... revenge game UM wins 42-14
09/21/13 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State (W)
REALLY... 70-6
09/28/13 at Northern Arizona * (W)
Griz get revenge for the third time in 4 weeks UM 31-20
10/05/13 vs. Portland State * (W)
DNP in 2012 UM wins 42-14
10/12/13 at UC Davis * (W)
Davis was 4-7 last year... UM 35-14
10/19/13 vs. Cal Poly * (Toss Up)
At Home against a very good team. Final score 28-24
10/26/13 vs. Eastern Washington * (W)
EWU is not as good as the 2012 version and plays OSU and Toledo early... UM wins 42-24
11/02/13 at Sacramento State (W)
UM always travels well to Pam State UM wins 42-14
11/09/13 at South Dakota (W)
Was 1-10 in 2012 and opens with Kansas in 2013...OUCH. UM 52-14
11/16/13 vs. Weber State * (W)
By this time of the year Weber is already thinking about 2014. Griz win 48-17
11/23/13 at Montana State * (Toss Up)
At Bozeman... which cat team shows up? Notorious late season swan dives (scored 16,16 & 16 in final three 2012 games), will that continue? If UM is rolling... this could get ugly. msu scores 16 so either msu 16-14 or UM 48-16

Nice analysis. I don't see UM winning quite that big in some games. I think we will need to watch out for Sac St on the road. I have a feeling they will be good this year. It's good Cal Poly is at home. We'll learn alot about the team in the first game against App St.

 

[poorgriz]

I put down 10 wins and have Cal-Poly and msu as toss-ups.

The key to this season is game #1 at home vs. App State and game #4 at NAU.

If UM wins those two games, a 10-12 W regular season is very probable. We will find out about the Griz in the first 4 games as 3 of those are revenge games against teams UM lost to in 2012. App State by 8, North Dakota by 6 and NAU by 10.

08/31/13 vs. Appalachian State (W)
I just cant see App state traveling to UM and winning, as app states d is down and O-line is very young. The griz will have a better QB at the helm and only lost by 8 last year. UM wins 28-12
09/14/13 at North Dakota (W)
As bad as the secondary played last year and only lost by 6... revenge game UM wins 42-14
09/21/13 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State (W)
REALLY... 70-6
09/28/13 at Northern Arizona * (W)
Griz get revenge for the third time in 4 weeks UM 31-20
10/05/13 vs. Portland State * (W)
DNP in 2012 UM wins 42-14
10/12/13 at UC Davis * (W)
Davis was 4-7 last year... UM 35-14
10/19/13 vs. Cal Poly * (Toss Up)
At Home against a very good team. Final score 28-24
10/26/13 vs. Eastern Washington * (W)
EWU is not as good as the 2012 version and plays OSU and Toledo early... UM wins 42-24
11/02/13 at Sacramento State (W)
UM always travels well to Pam State UM wins 42-14
11/09/13 at South Dakota (W)
Was 1-10 in 2012 and opens with Kansas in 2013...OUCH. UM 52-14
11/16/13 vs. Weber State * (W)
By this time of the year Weber is already thinking about 2014. Griz win 48-17
11/23/13 at Montana State * (Toss Up)
At Bozeman... which cat team shows up? Notorious late season swan dives (scored 16,16 & 16 in final three 2012 games), will that continue? If UM is rolling... this could get ugly. msu scores 16 so either msu 16-14 or UM 48-16

LOL!!! Seriously... pass the pipe. Can I assume you aren't interested in putting $$ down on all your predictions? :lol: