Flowers4Heisman Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 571 Content Count: 2,816 Reputation: 684 Days Won: 15 Joined: 12/08/2012 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think only making a bowl would be an average year for this team; there's so much to work with now. We couldn't even say that a few years ago, so Taggart & co. have done a good job. A great year would be beating FSU and winning the American (probably going through Houston and beating them for it). When Leavitt won, he had the players jacked up. But he never had enough depth. So when the guys were tired or flat, we just didn't do so well. Plus, I think players were afraid of him or hated him, but he got most of them to play 100%. What I saw during the opener was a lot energy and emotion and players having fun. The penalties weren't too bad, so they aren't undisciplined and running wild. Shirts sticking out show me that it's not a dictatorship, not to mention Taggart had his arms around a player for a while there. I think it's a good environment for the players. To have a great year we need things to come together for this team: (1) Playing with energy every down. Can't phone anything in. (2) The playmakers have to stay healthy and do their part. We are going to need some luck with the health department. (3) The coaches have to do a good job of getting the best out of this team. Let's see if they improve on anything from last year as the season progresses. With disclaimers, I'll say this. This is probably the best team (on paper!) that we've had since the Grothe-led team that got to #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,090 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted September 4, 2016 The dif between that 2007 team and this one that I am most concerned about is the defense. We'll have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozer Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 343 Content Count: 13,697 Reputation: 2,041 Days Won: 45 Joined: 09/04/2006 Share Posted September 4, 2016 37 minutes ago, Brad said: The dif between that 2007 team and this one that I am most concerned about is the defense. We'll have to see. Yeah we lack the fierce pass rush we had back then. That pass rush really made the defense go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulls phanatic Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 36 Content Count: 2,114 Reputation: 160 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/20/2010 Share Posted September 4, 2016 i think taking the AAC east is still a good step but obviously be great if we can win the conference. We are good enough to take the east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulls On Parade Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 23 Content Count: 10,201 Reputation: 1,714 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/02/2005 Share Posted September 4, 2016 22 minutes ago, Bull Dozer said: Yeah we lack the fierce pass rush we had back then. That pass rush really made the defense go. Yeah, we could have maybe a great secondary but if we don't get enough pressure someone will eventually get open. Looking to see more pressure from front 4 next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyPulpit Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 365 Content Count: 6,472 Reputation: 1,899 Days Won: 35 Joined: 02/02/2005 Share Posted September 4, 2016 You have to keep in mind that we didn't really show a lot yesterday. Very basic offense and very few blitzes. When we did bring a corner blitz we got pressure. I'm not overly concerned about the defense yet. I will withhold judgement one more week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulls On Parade Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 23 Content Count: 10,201 Reputation: 1,714 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/02/2005 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I agree on watching replay when we did a blitz we got instant pressure and forced some fumbles and havoc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullwark Posted September 4, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 483 Content Count: 2,923 Reputation: 29 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/12/2003 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Also need some luck, no significant injuries, a few bounces going the Bull's way, and a few teams ahead of the Bull's having a "down" year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmhatter Posted September 5, 2016 Group: Member Topic Count: 576 Content Count: 8,174 Reputation: 268 Days Won: 6 Joined: 09/02/2007 Share Posted September 5, 2016 5 hours ago, Brad said: The dif between that 2007 team and this one that I am most concerned about is the defense. We'll have to see. i'm particularly concerned about the Defensive Ends... Our best defensive teams had great pass rushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.T. Posted September 5, 2016 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 4,751 Content Count: 37,676 Reputation: 2,368 Days Won: 29 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Winning the Division is a MUST to be successful. Beating FSU and Winning Conference would be a Dream Come True. And I always dream big! Go BULLS !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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