Looking at the schedule, it's time to reevaluate. I was more cautious than most about praising this team because hey, lots to deal with: lost draft picks on the D-line, new systems, tons of new personalities, new approach to conditioning, etc. All that stuff. But I never thought it would be anywhere near this bad at any time throughout the year. I basically said 9-3 was the floor if Gabriel stayed mostly healthy. But right now, and with Gabriel hurt, this is a 6-6 team at best.
Think about it: with Kansas being so much better this year, there isn't a single game left on our schedule we can chalk up as a definite win. Baylor, and maybe even ISU, will both smash us if we don't improve. Taco Tech has new confidence. And Texas will score 40 in the first half if Ewers is healthy against this defense. Beville doesn't have the goods. That's clear. Finally, even if Gabriel comes back, he's been badly inaccurate at crucial times. Way worse than I expected.
I actually don't think the sky is falling. Saban went 6-6 his first year at Bama. We'll be okay in the medium, term. But today was horrendous and it's now a pattern. For me, this team will be lucky to eek out a winning year.
Think about it: with Kansas being so much better this year, there isn't a single game left on our schedule we can chalk up as a definite win. Baylor, and maybe even ISU, will both smash us if we don't improve. Taco Tech has new confidence. And Texas will score 40 in the first half if Ewers is healthy against this defense. Beville doesn't have the goods. That's clear. Finally, even if Gabriel comes back, he's been badly inaccurate at crucial times. Way worse than I expected.
I actually don't think the sky is falling. Saban went 6-6 his first year at Bama. We'll be okay in the medium, term. But today was horrendous and it's now a pattern. For me, this team will be lucky to eek out a winning year.
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