Is all this info a for real "we're gonna be really good" spring talk or more like a Nebraska "we're gonna be really good" spring talk?
there's legitimate reason for optimism, KITNfury
This is going to be a very good team. Regardless of what the consensus is on Waters (not just on goEMAW, so not picking on anyone here), the receivers will be really good. I think regardless of who the QB would be, the offense will be pretty good.
I think the defense is going to be deceptively good. If I were to grade how good I think they'll be, I think it will be more in line with B to B+ with the offense being A- to A.
Special teams will probably be really good in kick returns (as per usual), and as long as Jack doesn't pull another Bill Grammatica next year, I think special teams will be B+ to A-.
This team is going to contend for the Big 12 title late into the year. The game in Norman next year hurts, but we'll have a lot of season after that to try and stay in the hunt if they trip up (as they usually do).
Overly optimistic prediction from me is 10-2 with losses to Auburn and @OU. Probably lose the Cotton Bowl or something and go 10-3.