ESPN thinks we go 13-0!!!

[Gismo]

On 4/6/2017 at 8:26 PM, NCBull said:

ESPN already crafting the narrative that if we don't go undefeated, it's a bad season.  It's not that easy to win every single game.

The expectations for Strong at USF are even higher than they were at Texas. 

[raptorcj]

2 hours ago, Gismo said:

The expectations for Strong at USF are even higher than they were at Texas. 

I know, dude has to be shaking his head a little but at the same time it's a pretty big compliment. He inherited a good situation, so hopefully we live up to some of these expectations.

[GaUSFBull]

11 hours ago, Gismo said:

The expectations for Strong at USF are even higher than they were at Texas. 

He took the job at Texas after the previous coach had resigned due to poor performance.  

He took the job at USF after the previous coach was poached due to good performance.  

The expectations SHOULD be higher at USF just for that reason alone.

[ArmyBull]

CCS did not take over a rebuild.  In that sense, his butt is on the line starting year one.  There is no "empty cupboard" narrative that CWT was able to ride his whole time here.  I do not think it is unreasonable to set the successful season bar at winning the conference, regardless of record.   Anything else would be disappointing. 

[George_Bullnard_Shaw]

Statistically speaking that image doesn't mean ESPN expects us to go 13-0. In fact with one game being only a 55% chance to win it is extremely unlikely we go 13-0.

[JoeB]

Their FPI predicts 9.8 wins

[Brad]

That .8 is the tough part...

[Ionbull]

FPI isn't important; it's like QBR. Made up ESPN math. It's fun to talk about in the offseason and watch as the season progresses, but all it does is lead to "I told you sos" about who is over or underrated according to the metric. 

[NewEnglandBull]

Wait just a minute! Does this mean there is a chance we don't go undefeated? 

[Brad]

I learn this after I return from Vegas?