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Post by gemofthehills on Aug 16, 2021 14:53:44 GMT -6
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Post by Whup Em All on Aug 17, 2021 8:09:10 GMT -6
Overall, it looks like the coaches and media are as split on the Gamecocks' chances as the fans are.
Most everyone puts Sam Houston on top in that game, but no one can agree on UCA. The FCS Nation guys called UCA-JSU the closest matchup in the AQ7, and it's hard to argue with that assessment.
We *should* beat everyone else on the FCS portion of our schedule, including KSU.
So 8-3 is a very real possibility, or 7-4 if UCA gets the upper hand.
Some people give us a shot against UAB. Some don't. Some people give us a shot against FSU. Most don't. But 9-2 is not outside the realm of possibility.
10-1 would be a dream season, regardless of whether that loss comes to Sam, UAB, or FSU. 11-0 would be freaking amazing, if very unexpected.
That's the good.
I've been over the bad already. But teams capable of beating us among those "should win" games include KSU, EKU, UNA, SFA, and UTM. Things could go south quickly if the Gamecocks let their guard down.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2021 9:24:10 GMT -6
The KSU games were close when we were a much better team. I think they beat us a third time in a row.
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Post by Whup Em All on Aug 17, 2021 11:59:13 GMT -6
The KSU games were close when we were a much better team. I think they beat us a third time in a row. KSU isn't what they used to be. And I'm not sure we were a better team then. Coop has MUCH more experience now, and he actually has an experienced offensive line in front of him now. The Gamecock D is light years better than we were in those games. And special teams? It's not even close. I'd put the 2015 team ahead of the 2021 team, but honestly -- and this isn't just "Gamecock-colored lenses" talking -- the 2021 team may be our best team since then. I'm not saying we're heading back to Frisco -- most of our biggest issues go beyond the talent and experience on the field, and those are the things exposed by high-end competition -- but the Gamecocks are a legit Top 10 team. KSU this year is a borderline Top 25 team.
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Post by pubdaze on Aug 17, 2021 12:20:41 GMT -6
The KSU games were close when we were a much better team. I think they beat us a third time in a row. KSU isn't what they used to be. And I'm not sure we were a better team then. Coop has MUCH more experience now, and he actually has an experienced offensive line in front of him now. The Gamecock D is light years better than we were in those games. And special teams? It's not even close. I'd put the 2015 team ahead of the 2021 team, but honestly -- and this isn't just "Gamecock-colored lenses" talking -- the 2021 team may be our best team since then. I'm not saying we're heading back to Frisco -- most of our biggest issues go beyond the talent and experience on the field, and those are the things exposed by high-end competition -- but the Gamecocks are a legit Top 10 team. KSU this year is a borderline Top 25 team. Wow, Whup stepping up to the plate on this one...
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Post by Whup Em All on Aug 17, 2021 16:02:35 GMT -6
KSU isn't what they used to be. And I'm not sure we were a better team then. Coop has MUCH more experience now, and he actually has an experienced offensive line in front of him now. The Gamecock D is light years better than we were in those games. And special teams? It's not even close. I'd put the 2015 team ahead of the 2021 team, but honestly -- and this isn't just "Gamecock-colored lenses" talking -- the 2021 team may be our best team since then. I'm not saying we're heading back to Frisco -- most of our biggest issues go beyond the talent and experience on the field, and those are the things exposed by high-end competition -- but the Gamecocks are a legit Top 10 team. KSU this year is a borderline Top 25 team. Wow, Whup stepping up to the plate on this one... True, but pay attention to the bolded words above. I'm not exactly booking reservations in Frisco.
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Post by pubdaze on Aug 18, 2021 6:36:00 GMT -6
Wow, Whup stepping up to the plate on this one... True, but pay attention to the bolded words above. I'm not exactly booking reservations in Frisco. Would that bolded section be a nod to coaching? Asking for a friend.
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Post by Whup Em All on Aug 18, 2021 9:16:29 GMT -6
True, but pay attention to the bolded words above. I'm not exactly booking reservations in Frisco. Would that bolded section be a nod to coaching? Asking for a friend. X's and O's, and maybe -- maybe -- some other intangibles loosely related to managing a team, like, I dunno, discipline and focus and minor stuff like that.
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Post by King_Gamecock on Aug 18, 2021 19:40:42 GMT -6
Would that bolded section be a nod to coaching? Asking for a friend. X's and O's, and maybe -- maybe -- some other intangibles loosely related to managing a team, like, I dunno, discipline and focus and minor stuff like that. It would be nice to string together a few games with under 60 penalty yards.
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Post by gemofthehills on Aug 19, 2021 5:36:35 GMT -6
X's and O's, and maybe -- maybe -- some other intangibles loosely related to managing a team, like, I dunno, discipline and focus and minor stuff like that. It would be nice to string together a few games with under 60 penalty yards. Heck, under 60 penalties would be nice.
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Post by pubdaze on Aug 19, 2021 7:11:30 GMT -6
Would that bolded section be a nod to coaching? Asking for a friend. X's and O's, and maybe -- maybe -- some other intangibles loosely related to managing a team, like, I dunno, discipline and focus and minor stuff like that. Details, schmetails.
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