Immediate Reaction

[dr rc]

I know a lot of people thought this was a 3-4 win season with the new staff and schedule, but the fact we just had to beat a total [deleted] team in the final game to get to a bowl and couldn't do it really is all anybody needs to know about these players.

Says more about the staff IMO.

[JasonB]

I know a lot of people thought this was a 3-4 win season with the new staff and schedule, but the fact we just had to beat a total [deleted] team in the final game to get to a bowl and couldn't do it really is all anybody needs to know about these players.

Says more about the staff IMO.

Says a lot about the depth on the team and the ability to last a full season with physical practices.

[dr rc]

I know a lot of people thought this was a 3-4 win season with the new staff and schedule, but the fact we just had to beat a total [deleted] team in the final game to get to a bowl and couldn't do it really is all anybody needs to know about these players.

Says more about the staff IMO.

Says a lot about the depth on the team and the ability to last a full season with physical practices.

Sorry but losing to an awful 2-9 team with nothing to play for when you are fighting for a bowl in the last game is a staff issue. Blaming this on depth problems is a terrible excuse. Tulsa has depth problems too. One team came ready to play. The other came in an sleepwalked through most of the first half. That's on the staff.

[ALEX LIFESON]

dr rc is correct. Just watch the first minute from Sonny, it will tell you every thing you need to know.......the truth.


https://youtu.be/xhqth9hX8jo

[One Trick Pony]

Well then

[ponypatrick]

Tulsa had an outstanding QB: Ben Hicks. He was their most valuable player.

.......yeah, but he's gonna have all the records when he's done......

you're right FB Dad ! I heard he was even a finalist for the "Stallion" award........what an honor that would be !!

[ponyte]

After reviewing the post NTSU prediction thread, viewtopic.php?f=1&t=86218&hilit=predictions I would say we ended better than expected. Certainly better than most preseason 'experts' predicted.

Injuries were huge. An O line that had so amny injuries is difficult to overcome. So much of O line is complex team work and knowing and understanding who is helpng and how they help. Injuries at the RB hurt. No solid O line and RB puts significant pressure on the passing game.

We also had a fair share of D injuries.

Yes we faltered the last two games. One killer against Tulsa was our special teams. A fumble for a TD. Our punter made sure our D was under constant pressure and we had no chance of flipping the field. Kickoffs were not particularly effective and the FG/XP team did its share to hurt. Overall, the Special teams were probably the major reason we lost to Tulsa.

All in all a good season. We beat some teams like Navy and Houston. Played a very difficult schedule and ended up respectable in the conference.

Dykes is already looking to improve with recruiting. Get a bit more depth, talent upgrade and we could have a very nice 2019 season

[ponyboy]

2018 was a success. Encouraging

[peruna81]

2018 was a success. Encouraging

conditionally agree with you...

Find a QB that can deliver a RPO effectively.

Recruit speed.

[mrydel]

And don’t forget the OL not only had injury issues, but went the full season without their coach.

[peruna81]

And don’t forget the OL not only had injury issues, but went the full season without their coach.

BUS still has 15 minutes of eligibility left...we're set there.

[b_caesar]

Have heard a rumor, but seems to be gaining some credible steam as it's been repeated to me several times in several different contexts, that a few key players decided they just weren't all that jazzed about the prospect that if they won the game, the Frisco Bowl would be the "prize" again...

[mtrout]

Sorry boys. The fiesta bowl was taken.
Unless we go 1 or 2 in the conference then the Frisco Bowl is always a very real possibility.

[gostangs]

The only positive thing about the Tulsa game is NOT having to go to Frisco.

That said, it was a tough way to end what was otherwise a pretty successful year on the field (relative to expectations) and a VERY successful recruiting haul assuming we can hang onto most of them.

I'll leave the QB question to the experts. Suffice to say there is considerable room for improvement. O line also is nothing but upside. our biggest weakness from last year was our biggest strength this year (LB's) after a few key transfers - so there is hope!

More Sonny and staff and an easier schedule and I think we will have a nice run next year.

I am REALLY tired of losing to Memphis though. That has got to be fixed.

[peruna81]

Got the Navy jinx fixed this year...Memphis was VERY beatable this year, and we smooched the pooch.

This will be an interesting team to watch next year.