bpalmer28
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We have to go some combination 2-2 against OU, Florida, Bama and UGA to make the CFP IMO. Actually, I’ll revise that and say Florida is a must win and we have to go no worse than 1-2 against OU, Bama and UGA.To do what? get into the playoff? Its early so a stumble could possibly be recoverable but I cant image we end up in final 12 with anything less than 10-2 record. Considering Georgia is a tough win and maybe Alabama too in spite of new schemes, etc. So that leaves us with little room to choke OK.
I agree, a real top 12 team in the sec could be knocked out of top 12 with 3 losses. And yet still be one of the 12 best in the country. Just not ranked in the top 12setting expectations to get to the playoffs is setting oneself up form disappointment. My expectations is to compete every time they hit the field and let the chips fall where they may.
2022 was a good chance with a QB having an elite type season to make some noise yet they fell short. That should communicate how difficult it is to reach the top. The top now is qualifying for the playoffs. Its going to be hard..
Too many fans are expecting too many SEC teams to reach playoffs. It might happen, but I have my doubts. SEC seasons are going to chop up SEC teams from reaching that goal. The league is unbelievably hard now.
JMO
I agree, a real top 12 team in the sec could be knocked out of top 12 with 3 losses. And yet still be one of the 12 best in the country. Just not ranked in the top 12
Thanks for your cringy ‘keeping it real’ post in an attempt to diffuse excitement within in the program.setting expectations to get to the playoffs is setting oneself up form disappointment. My expectations is to compete every time they hit the field and let the chips fall where they may.
2022 was a good chance with a QB having an elite type season to make some noise yet they fell short. That should communicate how difficult it is to reach the top. The top now is qualifying for the playoffs. Its going to be hard..
Too many fans are expecting too many SEC teams to reach playoffs. It might happen, but I have my doubts. SEC seasons are going to chop up SEC teams from reaching that goal. The league is unbelievably hard now.
JMO
You can add Florida to that list too. I don't care how bad they are or how tough their schedule is.To do what? get into the playoff? Its early so a stumble could possibly be recoverable but I cant image we end up in final 12 with anything less than 10-2 record. Considering Georgia is a tough win and maybe Alabama too in spite of new schemes, etc. So that leaves us with little room to choke OK.
We will lose to Georgia and Bama for sure and considering we have largely played like crap on the road under Heupel I can easily see us losing to Oklahoma. And Florida even at home is no gimme and very much a toss up. I’m not getting my hopes sky high for the 2024 and certainly predicting us to make the playoff. I think 7-5 or 8-4 is where we land in 2024If we lose at Oklahoma, we will have 3-4 losses next year
I agree. Think we win 8. Maybe 9. 10-2 would be greatWe will lose to Georgia and Bama for sure and considering we have largely played like crap on the road under Heupel I can easily see us losing to Oklahoma. And Florida even at home is no gimme and very much a toss up. I’m not getting my hopes sky high for the 2024 and certainly predicting us to make the playoff. I think 7-5 or 8-4 is where we land in 2024