SBNation thinks we won't suck in 2014
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 12:26 amA pretty lengthy preview of our 2014 season with a final outlook that isn't as bearish as many on here have predicted.
http://www.sbnation.com/2014/4/25/56442 ... ule-roster
"With an improved front seven and perhaps a deeper overall skill position unit, it's certainly not hard to talk yourself into SMU rounding into shape just enough to fall back into the No. 60-80 range to which the Mustangs have grown accustomed. And it's not hard to look at the schedule, see likely losses against Baylor, Texas A&M, TCU, and UCF, and find potential wins in most other places.
In other words, it's not hard to see basically a repeat of the 2009-12 seasons (and err on the side of "maybe slightly worse").
Again, when you consider where SMU was for more than two decades, it's hard to scoff at 6-8 wins and mostly average quality. But does Jones have a bigger run in him at some point? If so, it could potentially come in the 2015-16 window, when the offense is immensely experienced (there will be a ton of sophomores and juniors on display this year) and the defense still has some potential play-makers. But that's still a year or two away. This year will be pretty familiar. And hey, if that means more ridiculous finishes and tight games, then from a general entertainment standpoint, that's just fine."
http://www.sbnation.com/2014/4/25/56442 ... ule-roster
"With an improved front seven and perhaps a deeper overall skill position unit, it's certainly not hard to talk yourself into SMU rounding into shape just enough to fall back into the No. 60-80 range to which the Mustangs have grown accustomed. And it's not hard to look at the schedule, see likely losses against Baylor, Texas A&M, TCU, and UCF, and find potential wins in most other places.
In other words, it's not hard to see basically a repeat of the 2009-12 seasons (and err on the side of "maybe slightly worse").
Again, when you consider where SMU was for more than two decades, it's hard to scoff at 6-8 wins and mostly average quality. But does Jones have a bigger run in him at some point? If so, it could potentially come in the 2015-16 window, when the offense is immensely experienced (there will be a ton of sophomores and juniors on display this year) and the defense still has some potential play-makers. But that's still a year or two away. This year will be pretty familiar. And hey, if that means more ridiculous finishes and tight games, then from a general entertainment standpoint, that's just fine."
