Our chances of bowling in 2007 are about 99.9%

[Dan Rydell]

No one expected us to do anything last season.  Well guess what: More talent, more experience, more motivation = better season. 

No one expected Colt McCoy to get injured in the first quarter of the KSU game, either.  It's amazing how one injury can drastically change the expectations for a team. 

Any team can play that game. We beat Texas fair n square.

And that's why we shouldn't forget that we lost to Baylor and were pasted by ku and Mizzou last year while we're setting our expectations for next year. 

[fatty fat fat]

I couldn't agree more. This is what I was trying to pound into hatter who was simply writing off the ku game because of Figurs.

Have you seen our WR depth THIS year? It's hilariously bad.

[chum1]

I love LaMark Brown?

[Pittcat]

No one expected us to do anything last season.  Well guess what: More talent, more experience, more motivation = better season. 

No one expected Colt McCoy to get injured in the first quarter of the KSU game, either.  It's amazing how one injury can drastically change the expectations for a team. 

Any team can play that game. We beat Texas fair n square.

And that's why we shouldn't forget that we lost to Baylor and were pasted by ku and Mizzou last year while we're setting our expectations for next year. 

If teams only won the games they "should" the whole idea of sports would be pointless.  Any team can win/lose on any given day.  It's why the games are played.  Who's to say Auburn's entire starting defense won't come down with an extreme case of gonnasyphaherpelitis a day before the game?   Who's to say that we won't be plagued by injuries before the season even starts?  For that matter, what if we surprise even ourselves and go undefeated?  These things are all unlikely to happen, but that's why college football is so amazing.  Things happen, and nationwide the season never turns out the way it "should."


  Keep the faith cats!

[fatty fat fat]

No one expected us to do anything last season.  Well guess what: More talent, more experience, more motivation = better season. 

No one expected Colt McCoy to get injured in the first quarter of the KSU game, either.  It's amazing how one injury can drastically change the expectations for a team. 

Any team can play that game. We beat Texas fair n square.

And that's why we shouldn't forget that we lost to Baylor and were pasted by ku and Mizzou last year while we're setting our expectations for next year. 

If teams only won the games they "should" the whole idea of sports would be pointless.  Any team can win/lose on any given day.  It's why the games are played.  Who's to say Auburn's entire starting defense won't come down with an extreme case of gonnasyphaherpelitis a day before the game?   Who's to say that we won't be plagued by injuries before the season even starts?  For that matter, what if we surprise even ourselves and go undefeated?  These things are all unlikely to happen, but that's why college football is so amazing.  Things happen, and nationwide the season never turns out the way it "should."


  Keep the faith cats!

True, but over the course of a season that averages out and for the most part, the better teams win more games than the worsier (sp?/word??) teams.

[WildCatzPhreak]

I couldn't agree more. This is what I was trying to pound into hatter who was simply writing off the ku game because of Figurs.

Have you seen our WR depth THIS year? It's hilariously bad.

Really?  I was under the impression we had some really good receivers coming in.  What do we have, 3 juco receiver transfers?

I was thinking our 3 starting receivers would look something like this:

Jordy Nelson
Ernie Pierce (He's the burner JUCO transfer, right?  Runs a 4.3?)
Lamark Brown

Then we've got the other 2 juco transfers, and all of the other young guys that played last year.

Our offense should be a lot better than it was last year.  Leon Patton and JJ back.  O-line should be better with the younger guys bulking up more and the addition of the jucos.

I'm more worried about our defense.  A possible linebacker heavy defense with virtually no linebacker depth.  Our D-line is a big question mark.  Could be good, could be bad.  Rob Jackson is pretty good, but nose tackle and the other d end are question marks.

Not too worried about the backfield.  Watts, Chandler for safeties.  Our corners weren't too bad last year.  I like that freshman kid from Florida, although I can't remember his name.

[fatty fat fat]

All I know is our offense was incredibly retarded w/o healthy/deep receivers.


**See last two games of the year (1 offensive TD...on the ground)


If you depend on newcomers, you're probably screwed, unless you are bringing in a bunch of blue-chips***

**See, at least I'm consistent***

***Basketball...we have newcomers sure...but they are blue-chippers so no worries.

[WildCatzPhreak]

All I know is our offense was incredibly retarded w/o healthy/deep receivers.


**See last two games of the year (1 offensive TD...on the ground)


If you depend on newcomers, you're probably screwed, unless you are bringing in a bunch of blue-chips***

**See, at least I'm consistent***

***Basketball...we have newcomers sure...but they are blue-chippers so no worries.

Does Lamark count as blue chip?  He's on the top 150, but only four stars.

And what about jucos?  Do they count as newcomers?

[Pittcat]

Maybe I've been corrupted PR propaganda, but I hope you guys are wrong.  Still, 8 wins is do-able.

[Dan Rydell]

Maybe I've been corrupted PR propaganda, but I hope you guys are wrong.  Still, 8 wins is do-able.

I hope I'm wrong, too.  I'd love to not have to head up the Ron Must Go Committee.

[Pittcat]

All I know is our offense was incredibly retarded w/o healthy/deep receivers.


**See last two games of the year (1 offensive TD...on the ground)


If you depend on newcomers, you're probably screwed, unless you are bringing in a bunch of blue-chips***

**See, at least I'm consistent***

***Basketball...we have newcomers sure...but they are blue-chippers so no worries.

If our newcomers prove worthy after the first couple games, (I'm not saying a win over Auburn), but prove they can play, will you change your tune?

[Pittcat]

I'm not a KSU student, and I live four hours away, so I won't be able to get to the open practice this spring.  Surely we have plenty of guys on here that will give some unbiased reports, don't we?  relying on newspapers/kstate propaganda sucks.  Pray for a solid spring session.

[WildCatzPhreak]

Didn't we rely on newcomers a lot last season, and get 7 wins when we were supposed to get 1-2?

Freeman
Leon Patton
James Johnson
Nick Stringer
Rob Jackson
J Mastrud
(2 cornerbacks, can't remember either of their names  )

[fatty fat fat]

Fine, then predict 7 wins again. Nothing wrong with that.

[Pittcat]

Didn't we rely on newcomers a lot last season, and get 7 wins when we were supposed to get 1-2?

Freeman
Leon Patton
James Johnson
Nick Stringer
Rob Jackson
J Mastrud
(2 cornerbacks, can't remember either of their names  )

Thankyou!!!

[WildCatzPhreak]

Fine, then predict 7 wins again. Nothing wrong with that.

I'm thinking 7 wins average, 6 wins minimum, 8 wins max.  Anything above 8, tear up Prince's contract and give him a better one.

Already did. 

[tmramrod91]

I'm thinking the newcomers will have a huge impact (either good or bad) on the season.  Our secondary will be by far our best unit, top 3 in the conference IMO. Special Teams will have to be special again this year to have success.
WR-we have Jordy and thats about it. And even then, he's coming off an injury plagued season. No proven deep threats, JUCO guys/Brown must step up or else Freeman will look very Brian Kavanaugheske
QB-gotta have someone to throw to
RB-very talented, lack of FB might hurt (even tho the FB has been pretty much elimanted from the playbook)
LB-uh oh
DL-little scary, jackson will be solid, but no proven NT...big problems for the 3-4
OL-might be a very pleasant surprise in year 2 with so many returning people, and lots of JUCO help, still unproven IMO

I think the backfield/qb and secondary talent will be enough to get to 6 wins. Anything more than that will be squarely on the shoulders of the newcomers at DL, LB, and OL.

I'm goin with 7 wins, and everyone will be ecstatic about bball.

[ds43fan]

my prediction was made based on that prince should improve from year one to year 2

[Powercat Matt]

Playing at Fresno kind of scares me, but i like our chances since it's later on in the season and if we play like we should, it'll be a W.  Missouri will be a win, i have no doubt...they're really only a threat at Faurot Field.  Auburn will be a loss, but with it being the first game of the year and at Jordan-Hare, i'm not going to put much stock into it if we lose handily...but heck if we at least make it close i'll be satisfied, and if we win i'll be extremely happy  same goes for the Texas game.

Bottom line, if we go 8-4 or 9-3 regular season i'll be satisfied...anything above that would be awesome, but i'm not getting my hopes up.  2008 is the year i've got circled...Freeman a seasoned junior along with a good experienced team, with both Oklahoma and Nebraska at home...i'm feeling good vibes about that season! but in the meantime i'll be okay with some moderate progress this season and hopefully a better bowl game. 

[ksuno1stunner]

Playing at Fresno kind of scares me, but i like our chances since it's later on in the season and if we play like we should, it'll be a W.  Missouri will be a win, i have no doubt...they're really only a threat at Faurot Field.  Auburn will be a loss, but with it being the first game of the year and at Jordan-Hare, i'm not going to put much stock into it if we lose handily...but heck if we at least make it close i'll be satisfied, and if we win i'll be extremely happy  same goes for the Texas game.

Bottom line, if we go 8-4 or 9-3 regular season i'll be satisfied...anything above that would be awesome, but i'm not getting my hopes up.  2008 is the year i've got circled...Freeman a seasoned junior along with a good experienced team, with both Oklahoma and Nebraska at home...i'm feeling good vibes about that season! but in the meantime i'll be okay with some moderate progress this season and hopefully a better bowl game. 

Do you still like Nebraska?  Lame.

[jmlynch1]

Playing at Fresno kind of scares me, but i like our chances since it's later on in the season and if we play like we should, it'll be a W.  Missouri will be a win, i have no doubt...they're really only a threat at Faurot Field.  Auburn will be a loss, but with it being the first game of the year and at Jordan-Hare, i'm not going to put much stock into it if we lose handily...but heck if we at least make it close i'll be satisfied, and if we win i'll be extremely happy  same goes for the Texas game.

Bottom line, if we go 8-4 or 9-3 regular season i'll be satisfied...anything above that would be awesome, but i'm not getting my hopes up.  2008 is the year i've got circled...Freeman a seasoned junior along with a good experienced team, with both Oklahoma and Nebraska at home...i'm feeling good vibes about that season! but in the meantime i'll be okay with some moderate progress this season and hopefully a better bowl game. 

Do you still like Nebraska?  Lame.

Stunner, PM me powercat Matt's name if he went to MHS

[fatty fat fat]

why would one choose to go to UNL?

[Powercat Matt]

why would one choose to go to UNL?

Scholarship $$ and internship opportunities relevant to what i want to go into pretty much sum it up.  Otherwise i'd be at k-state now. i'm planning on going to k-state for grad school once i'm done.

[jmlynch1]

UMASS

[Powercat Matt]

UMASS

haha man that one hurts! at least they won their first posteason game in like 10 years, so i guess they're heading in the right direction...definitely not anywhere near the magnitude of k-state hoops though!