Expectations for this season

[ranco]

Hoping for better but I still think 7-4 is most likely - still have the 2016 collapse in the back of my mind.

However, as with PR I reserve right to change my prediction after a few games or perhaps after 11 games.

 

[Mavman]

This is why I love fan message boards. A month ago alot of folks predicting 5 wins some 4 and a few 7-8 wins. After a few good scrimmages we see a few more 7-8 win predictions and even a few 9-10 win predictions. Funny thing is after a loss or two folks will be calling for Stitts head again.
For the record I will stick with my 8 win prediction.
This is what makes rooting for and following a team fun.

 

[Paytonlives]

Hoping for better but I still think 7-4 is most likely - still have the 2016 collapse in the back of my mind.

However, as with PR I reserve right to change my prediction after a few games or perhaps after 11 games.

:lol:

 

[uofmman1122]

I'm still sticking with 8-3.

My guess earlier was 8-3 as well. A lot of factors to take into account...injuries included. I feel that 10-1 isn't out of the question just as PR says, but what if there is a rain game? Or a few too many Pick-6s? That costly fumble in our own territory on a kick return? I'd love 10-1, but 8-3 is a solid season and hopefully keeps this going.

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

There isn't a single game outside of Washington that isn't winnable. Also, I feel more comfortable with Jensen as a backup than I did with Chalich or Simis. And you can count the number of games our QB was "on and rock solid" on one hand, and we won more games than that.

Keep trolling, though! Lerd knows there's nothing exciting going on at MSU. :lol:

 

[George Ferguson]

I'm still sticking with 8-3.

My guess earlier was 8-3 as well. A lot of factors to take into account...injuries included. I feel that 10-1 isn't out of the question just as PR says, but what if there is a rain game? Or a few too many Pick-6s? That costly fumble in our own territory on a kick return? I'd love 10-1, but 8-3 is a solid season and hopefully keeps this going.

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

Agree, just like the predictions of a +14 win at UND, and the quote "It will never be closer than that" on BN ain't happening either lol.

 

[RayWill]

I'm still sticking with 8-3.

My guess earlier was 8-3 as well. A lot of factors to take into account...injuries included. I feel that 10-1 isn't out of the question just as PR says, but what if there is a rain game? Or a few too many Pick-6s? That costly fumble in our own territory on a kick return? I'd love 10-1, but 8-3 is a solid season and hopefully keeps this going.

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

Agree, just like the predictions of a +14 win at UND, and the quote "It will never be closer than that" on BN ain't happening either lol.

My favorite on was where someone over there said he thinks the cats are more talented than WSU and North Dakota and that the coach is sandbagging the talent to set them up quoted below:

"A lot would need to go wrong for MSU to lose to both UND and WSU. MSU is a more talented team (vastly in some areas). Choate's sandbagging only makes that talent stand out further. "

 

[poorgriz]

I'm still sticking with 8-3.

My guess earlier was 8-3 as well. A lot of factors to take into account...injuries included. I feel that 10-1 isn't out of the question just as PR says, but what if there is a rain game? Or a few too many Pick-6s? That costly fumble in our own territory on a kick return? I'd love 10-1, but 8-3 is a solid season and hopefully keeps this going.

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

I am now convinced that Stitt must've screwed your wife, sister, or boyfriend. Maybe all 3. You seem disgruntled or infatuated with him and it's eerie. Is this Gregorak??

So give us your high and mighty prediction for your kittens Ty.

No, to my knowledge he hasn't screwed any of my relatives but I guess a guy never knows! Look, I know it looks like I'm just stirring the pot but really I'm just trying to help you guys out so you don't have such melt downs when the reality of the season sets in. I will make a bet with anyone that wants it, right now. You guys will lose a game where 95% of you predicted a win, and a bunch of us will giggle while logging on to the site, and you will be melting down. The "Fire Stitt" threads will come pouring in, and there will be a bunch of infighting. It happens every year, and it's going to be the same this year. Oh, if any of you REALLY are predicting 10-1 I will bet $1,000 on that straight up, right now.

Regarding the predictions, I already threw my hat into the ring in some of the other threads but I have you ending the season at 7-4 and the CATS at 6-5 as my best guess today.

 

[EverettGriz]

My guess earlier was 8-3 as well. A lot of factors to take into account...injuries included. I feel that 10-1 isn't out of the question just as PR says, but what if there is a rain game? Or a few too many Pick-6s? That costly fumble in our own territory on a kick return? I'd love 10-1, but 8-3 is a solid season and hopefully keeps this going.

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

Agree, just like the predictions of a +14 win at UND, and the quote "It will never be closer than that" on BN ain't happening either lol.

My favorite on was where someone over there said he thinks the cats are more talented than WSU and North Dakota and that the coach is sandbagging the talent to set them up quoted below:

"A lot would need to go wrong for MSU to lose to both UND and WSU. MSU is a more talented team (vastly in some areas). Choate's sandbagging only makes that talent stand out further. "

I don't know why you guys even read that site. No doubt we have more than our share of nut jobs on this board. But that place is on an entirely nuther level.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

Here's my prediction--book it: Both QB's may end up injured, but our #1 QB will play more snaps this season than Murray--You've got a guy who is going to carry it 20+ times a game and you think OUR QB is at risk??? That literally makes NO sense.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

My guess earlier was 8-3 as well. A lot of factors to take into account...injuries included. I feel that 10-1 isn't out of the question just as PR says, but what if there is a rain game? Or a few too many Pick-6s? That costly fumble in our own territory on a kick return? I'd love 10-1, but 8-3 is a solid season and hopefully keeps this going.

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

I am now convinced that Stitt must've screwed your wife, sister, or boyfriend. Maybe all 3. You seem disgruntled or infatuated with him and it's eerie. Is this Gregorak??

So give us your high and mighty prediction for your kittens Ty.

You guys will lose a game where 95% of you predicted a win, and a bunch of us will giggle while logging on to the site, and you will be melting down.

Lil' bros gonna Lil' bro . . .

 

[Ursa Major]

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

Agree, just like the predictions of a +14 win at UND, and the quote "It will never be closer than that" on BN ain't happening either lol.

My favorite on was where someone over there said he thinks the cats are more talented than WSU and North Dakota and that the coach is sandbagging the talent to set them up quoted below:

"A lot would need to go wrong for MSU to lose to both UND and WSU. MSU is a more talented team (vastly in some areas). Choate's sandbagging only makes that talent stand out further. "

I don't know why you guys even read that site. No doubt we have more than our share of nut jobs on this board. But that place is on an entirely nuther level.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
POTY photo!!

 

[signedbewildered]

7-4

 

[electricgriz42]

8-3

 

[Diesel]

UM will be in the hunt for the BS championship finishing in the top three. CP,ND, and UM make playoffs.

 

[krammer]

regardless of our offense and qb situation...our defense gets us to 8-3 record imo...

 

[poorgriz]

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

Here's my prediction--book it: Both QB's may end up injured, but our #1 QB will play more snaps this season than Murray--You've got a guy who is going to carry it 20+ times a game and you think OUR QB is at risk??? That literally makes NO sense.

It's simply a numbers game. Stitt is dead set on achieving that high play count. That leads to literally thousands more snaps for your players when you consider the number of games and practices in a season. The more snaps you run, the higher likelihood injury. Regarding Murray, you won't see many designed QB running plays this year. Sounds like his passing is much improved and based on the 2 scrimmages, he's pass first and doing an excellent job of going through his reads. Granted, it's nice to know he can take off at any time and probably take it to the house. Apparently black Jesus mentoring him has paid huge dividends. Now that you guys have mobile QBs I bet you end up with about the same number of QB run plays.

 

[bgbigdog]

Just the threat of a QB tucking and running will pay dividends for this offense. & while it happened a time or two last season, like the running game - most opponents ignored it, in fact, dared them to try. Stack that & a real running game with a solid passing attack & you've got a party. Playing the toughest ones @ home, 8-3 & they peak @ the right time.



Ps. Did I mention that I like my women just a tad on the trashy side?

 

[Griz2k]

My original prediction was 5-6, but honestly a lot of that was me still reeling from last season's debacle. I'm still not quite on the bandwagon but my confidence is growing a bit so I'll go with 7-4.....and those of you predicting more than 8 wins....please pass the maroon colored glasses and the kool-aid please.

 

[PlayerRep]

Ya, 10-1 just flat out isn't happening for you guys. Don't forget about the QB problem. When your #1 goes down for a few games as they always do in Stitt's system the rust will be evident and the timing won't be there and you'll lose games because of it. As you all know - the team goes as the QB goes in that system. If the QB isn't "On" and rock solid you lose. That's the history of Stitt's offense and it has never changed.

Here's my prediction--book it: Both QB's may end up injured, but our #1 QB will play more snaps this season than Murray--You've got a guy who is going to carry it 20+ times a game and you think OUR QB is at risk??? That literally makes NO sense.

It's simply a numbers game. Stitt is dead set on achieving that high play count. That leads to literally thousands more snaps for your players when you consider the number of games and practices in a season. The more snaps you run, the higher likelihood injury. Regarding Murray, you won't see many designed QB running plays this year. Sounds like his passing is much improved and based on the 2 scrimmages, he's pass first and doing an excellent job of going through his reads. Granted, it's nice to know he can take off at any time and probably take it to the house. Apparently black Jesus mentoring him has paid huge dividends. Now that you guys have mobile QBs I bet you end up with about the same number of QB run plays.

Your analysis is faulty and quite frankly completely out to lunch.

First, I don't believe it's correct to say that Stitt is "dead set on achieving a high play count". My impression is that he has backed off of that to some extent. Has anyone noticed/heard him talking about a high play count in recent times? Maybe I missed that.

Second, it is absolutely not true that Stitt's high snap count goal has resulted in "literally thousands more snaps in games and practices." In games, for a season, that might be 150 or so extra plays in total for the qb's. In practices, the important number would be how many more plays in scrimmages and in live-hitting drills. Non-contact drllls/plays aren't relevant--and neither are snaps. Also, in most (maybe all) scrimmages and all practices, the qb's wear different colored jerseys and don't get hit. In addition, running plays faster in practice doesn't necessarily even result in more snaps. It depends on how the practices are designed.

Third, the relevant question is how many more opportunities to get hit, and how many times will a qb get hit, in the season. Passing qb's are not going to get hit as much as running ab's. Qb's who slide are not going to get hit as much as ab's who run and don't slide. As you said, it's a numbers game, and this is the relevant number--not number of snaps.

Fourth, I'm happy to take the bet of whether Cat or Griz qb's take the most hits on running plays. I say the Cat qb's will.

 

[Griz2k]

My expectation on a week by week basis

Vs. Valpo - Win. Agreed

@ Washington - Hard L, it will not be pretty Agreed. I just hope we don't lose key people here.

Vs. Savannah State - Win Agreed

Vs. EWU - L, they're pretty good, and coming off a national semifinal appearance. Even thought it's at home, and they lost their coach, it will be close but not in our favor. Agreed

@ Portland State - Win Agreed but a loss here would not shock me in the least. #roadwoes

@ Idaho State - Win Agreed

Vs. North Dakota - Win, really looking forward to this game. Disagree. I think the Griz drop this one.

@ Weber State - Loss, gotta have a random road loss somewhere, and after a win streak, this seems like a Likely snap

Vs. NAU - Win Agreed. Griz usually play nau well at home

Vs. NoCo - Win, I mean come on. Agreed

@ Montana State - Win, but I don't feel comfortable calling it. Agreed

So that puts us at 8-3 (6-2) on the year. Get to the playoffs, make second round. After last year. Let's just get back to winning.

I went this way.... For a 7-4 record.