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A (way-too) early look at 2016....
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Bufffan68
Club Member
I'd take either of them if we would win.
Given how pessimistic BNG has been in recent years (and he was proven to be right), this is a ray of sunshine on 2016!
The Ogre
Well-Known Member
Most of us have been on winning and losing teams, sometimes the reasons for the differences between the two are nearly impossible to see. Raw talent and results don't always align, and I'm thinking (hoping?) MacIntyre is the kind of guy who can build a team that can exceed their physical abilities. This is the year he has to prove that, though. Team cohesiveness and confidence in a system can hide many sins, and that's what I'm expecting to see on the field this year - resulting in a bowl game.
Analyzing things to death isn't my style, but supporting the worthless pukes I stand behind is. So, **** all of you nattering nabobs of negativity. I firmly believe that there is enough talent to pull together and win more than the six to make a bowl game. I, for one, pledge to be at that bowl game, where you Eyeores can officially kiss my ass.
Go Buffs!
Analyzing things to death isn't my style, but supporting the worthless pukes I stand behind is. So, **** all of you nattering nabobs of negativity. I firmly believe that there is enough talent to pull together and win more than the six to make a bowl game. I, for one, pledge to be at that bowl game, where you Eyeores can officially kiss my ass.
Go Buffs!
And Ogre goes Spiro T. Agnew on your ass...
Bufffan68
Club Member
I've never been on a winning team. As a matter of fact, I've never been on a team at all. When they picked teams, I was always the only one left and it was, like, "sorry DBT. We're all full. Maybe next time." And I'd say, "But your team has one less guy than their team." And they were, like, "Well, umm, it's a new rule."
I agree with the 3 must wins. I think one factor that can either hurt us or help us significantly early in the season is the change to the offense. There will be no to minimal tape on us for the first few games, and lots of guessing by opposing D-Coordinators. If Sefo is healthy and our offense can pick up and execute these new plays and formations, I could see us going 2-0 and maybe even stealing a win in Ann Arbor or Eugene.
If we are a discombobulated mess to start the season with a limited playbook due to issues learning the new offense, we very easily could lay an egg against CSU and cripple our chances of making a bowl. I want to be positive, but watching the million false starts, delay of games, and general pre-snap confusion we've had the past couple seasons doesn't give me much hope. I don't know if we've ever needed the CSU game this badly? Lots of pressure and expectation for a game on the first weekend in September.
If we are a discombobulated mess to start the season with a limited playbook due to issues learning the new offense, we very easily could lay an egg against CSU and cripple our chances of making a bowl. I want to be positive, but watching the million false starts, delay of games, and general pre-snap confusion we've had the past couple seasons doesn't give me much hope. I don't know if we've ever needed the CSU game this badly? Lots of pressure and expectation for a game on the first weekend in September.
CitizenKane
Well-Known Member
Uhm, what? We have exactly one WR's who has shown ability as a P5 player and he is a transfer and we haven't seen him yet. The others on the team haven't shown squat......Oh and don't get me started on the RB's. There we have exactly no one who would start for any of the other teams in the conference.
I have hope that CU will turn the corner this year, but my realistic expectations are no more than 2-3 wins this year.
Now dont be bringing that reality **** in here. This is the land of unicorns sunshine and bunnies.
Now dont be bringing that reality **** in here. This is the land of unicorns sunshine and bunnies.
You keep posting stuff like this for no reason.
So?
You are you trying to tell me posts on an entertainment bbs are supposed to heave reason? Cause if thats the case you could wipe 2/3 of this place away. And it'd be about as exciting as BuffBackers.
Look, the man makes a point that we have questions at WR and I am backing his side. There is very little to be optimistic about on the offensive side of the ball. Lots of unproven. No obvious difference makers. Your best player is Sefo.
In other words dont drink the Kool Aid is what I am saying. We'll likely get our 6 wins on the backs of our defense or players we've not yet heard of.
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I am just not sure why you keep saying it. This board is not exactly bullish on 2016 if you actually read the posts.
Ah, I edited. I get your point now. Your brevity makes you hard to understand sometimes.
I would say that Shay Fields has shown plenty of ability as a P5 WR, and our RBs are fine. The players who open the holes for said RBs... Well, that's a different story.
So, I would agree with @Lukeasaurus that our strengths on offense are WR and RB. That doesn't mean they are top tier positions in the Pac, but they are our offensive strengths nonetheless.
So, I would agree with @Lukeasaurus that our strengths on offense are WR and RB. That doesn't mean they are top tier positions in the Pac, but they are our offensive strengths nonetheless.
Shay Fields had 598 yards receiving on a 14.2 average last season.
Devin Ross had 324 yards receiving on a 13.0 average last season.
Claiming they haven't shown ability as P5 receivers is ridiculous.
CUFan
Welcome back
I do think our RBs are average to below average at best (to date). But the good news is that (i) if Carr can pull it all together he can be pretty good, (ii) if Adkins can stay healthy and pull it all together he can be pretty good, and (iii) Bisharat has a chance to be special. So the RB position is still better than we've had in a while because there are at least three players with potential. Odds are decent at least one of them blossoms, assuming the O line is any good...
I think Winfree, Huntley, Fields etc will make some noise this year. Wonder if Julimisse will get some run too? Some of the older guys need to step up their game, not gonna mention names.
I will mention names.
Bobo needs to train hard, practice hard, and play every play hard. He's got the skills. He hasn't shown his coaches, QBs and teammates he can be relied upon. If he does, he can be really good.
Ross needs to stay out of his own head, play loose, and keep discipline on his routines on focus/ball security when catching. If he does that, there's no question he's a thousand yard receiver.
I've been on the Bobo fan wagon for a while. However, I've now fallen off since it is apparent that it is internal, rather than external, reasons are why he's not getting more play.
Probably means he's gonna go for 1000 and 10TDs this year.
Wouldn't that be a nice surprise. He's capable.
His odds get a lot better with you off the bandwagon. Stay away. Don't let him be another Donta Abron.
Dino Gordon is the latest victim.Wouldn't that be a nice surprise. He's capable.
His odds get a lot better with you off the bandwagon. Stay away. Don't let him be another Donta Abron.
. I was initially on the King bandwagon, then I got off. Worked great.
He better bring it in fall camp or he'll get passed up. (Bobo) Wouldn't kill him to work his ass off this summer either.
Chad Sexingt
New Member
nvm
cu62nu36
fascist tool
assuming the D plays as well and injury-free as most on this board expect. The key to getting 5 or more wins will be OL run blocking. Lee, Bisharat and Carr putting up solid and consistent rushing yards will go a long way toward easing pressure on whatever warm-body occupies the QB position.
Chad Sexingt
New Member
That's funny.
I haven't seen Bobo show enough explosiveness or ability to get open to be as high on him as Nik I guess.
I am hopeful Chev can coach the group up and that some of the fresh faces are "all that" because I still don't think this returning group has a single Pac12 starting receiver in it and only Fields would make a roster elsewhere. If Chev can transform that and Adams can solidify the line (I'm actually confident in that), then I think Sefo can get us to 6 wins if he stays healthy.
I am hopeful Chev can coach the group up and that some of the fresh faces are "all that" because I still don't think this returning group has a single Pac12 starting receiver in it and only Fields would make a roster elsewhere. If Chev can transform that and Adams can solidify the line (I'm actually confident in that), then I think Sefo can get us to 6 wins if he stays healthy.
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