(Glass half Full Thread) Why I feel USF Football will win 8-10 games in 2021

[Friscobull]

5 minutes ago, Rocky Style said:

Also, there was reasoning provided behind it as food for thought.  That's the whole point of a fan forum.  Then everyone gets to debate the finer points of why we are the best or worst ever.

True, There is great content behind it, embellished and overly optimistic but he is one of the most knowledgeable fans and I do enjoy his takes, helps me stay current on the roster.  

[Triple B]

1 hour ago, CousinRicky said:

Couple of things. Words similar to prediction are forecast and foretelling.  Wouldn't it be great if a weather person forecast 72 degrees and sunny every day for Tampa?  (I know move to San Diego for that weather).  But "predicting" we are doing to beat Florida is nonsensical.  Unless someone is willing to place a wager on that outcome they are wishing USF wins that game, not predicting.  

Call is a wishing contest or thread instead of using the word prediction.  

Otherwise I can give give  about what people think. 

Did someone in this thread really "predict" we'd beat Florida?

[Brad]

53 minutes ago, Friscobull said:

I also have no problem with people hurling insults back and forth when they disagree, that is what makes the threads interesting IMO.

Good thing you are not in charge.  This is not the wild west, hoss.  If one member is going to hurl insults at another they will be moderated.  There is no place for that here.  That's what Twitter is for.

[Friscobull]

11 minutes ago, Brad said:

Good thing you are not in charge.  This is not the wild west, hoss.  If one member is going to hurl insults at another they will be moderated.  There is no place for that here.  That's what Twitter is for.

I guess I was using insults loosely, I meant challenging each other when we disagree, poor choice of words however I do agree that it is a good thing I am not in charge.  I hate Twitter, too much content and very little of it is quality.  

[Gatorbull325]

1 hour ago, CousinRicky said:

 

Couple of things. Words similar to prediction are forecast and foretelling.  Wouldn't it be great if a weather person forecast 72 degrees and sunny every day for Tampa?  (I know move to San Diego for that weather).  But "predicting" we are doing to beat Florida is nonsensical.  Unless someone is willing to place a wager on that outcome they are wishing USF wins that game, not predicting.  

Call is a wishing contest or thread instead of using the word prediction.  

Otherwise I can give give  about what people think. 

I broke down ALL of my reasons for "why" we will win in this thread. I mentioned the 40 NEW PLAYERS CJS added to this team, as well as how the new coaches will affect this team. Ive taken the time out to watch tape on a majority of the players on our team. I'm not wishing, I honestly feel we can win. UCF was 0-12 in 2015, 6-7 in 2016 and went undefeated in 2017. There are PLENTY of examples of teams that sucked, and then suddenly put it together and had instant success. The Bucs literally changed QBs and IMMEDIATELY won a superbowl with a  40+ year old Tom Brady's FIRST year on the team. So pardon my optimism based on precedents set by the past hundred years of sports history. 

Edited August 3, 2021 by Gatorbull325

[Brad]

Remember, nobody except CJL thought we would (or could) beat Auburn.  You're in good company.

I embrace optimism.  Must be a miserable life without it.

[Gatorbull325]

35 minutes ago, Triple B said:

Did someone in this thread really "predict" we'd beat Florida?

Why not? If a 4 loss Sun Belt Conference, Georgia Southern team go to the Swamp and beat Florida, then why cant we beat them at home? 

[bulloni]

 

[CousinRicky]

43 minutes ago, Gatorbull325 said:

I broke down ALL of my reasons for "why" we will win in this thread. I mentioned the 40 NEW PLAYERS CJS added to this team, as well as how the new coaches will affect this team. Ive taken the time out to watch tape on a majority of the players on our team. I'm not wishing, I honestly feel we can win. UCF was 0-12 in 2015, 6-7 in 2016 and went undefeated in 2017. There are PLENTY of examples of teams that sucked, and then suddenly put it together and had instant success. The Bucs literally changed QBs and IMMEDIATELY won a superbowl with a  40+ year old Tom Brady's FIRST year on the team. So pardon my optimism based on precedents set by the past hundred years of sports history. 

Are you betting on USF to win outright? That is the question.

[bulloni]

this could help if another team has 20-30 guys who can't practice because of contact tracing and we're going at full strength