Thoughts on the season/Team?

[AppGrad78]

We beat Clemson, lose to Liberty, beat ECU, ECU beats Liberty. All other G5s have two losses, who gets the bid 12-1 App or 12-1 Liberty?

That’s an interesting hypothetical. I think there’s a strong possibility we get in based on our strength of schedule in the Sun Belt versus Liberty’s SOS in a weaker conference.

[pop5app]

If all other things are equal, I’ve always believed in the head to head winner should be the choice. So don’t lose to Liberty!

[Black Saturday]

Liberty has Jesus on their side. I heard he performs miracles

Relax people...just kidding

Don't we have Franklin Graham on ours?

[BambooRdApp]

Liberty has Jesus on their side. I heard he performs miracles

Relax people...just kidding

Don't we have Franklin Graham on ours?

Well played...

[goapps]

Liberty has Jesus on their side. I heard he performs miracles

Relax people...just kidding

Don't we have Franklin Graham on ours?

Ugh. That is not a good match-up for us!

[Black Saturday]

Liberty has Jesus on their side. I heard he performs miracles

Relax people...just kidding

Don't we have Franklin Graham on ours?

Ugh. That is not a good match-up for us!

Yes, and we are owners of the Greatest Upset of All Time too.

[Stonewall]

Lose to a G5 and it’s an uphill climb.

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

Lose to a G5 and it’s an uphill climb.

Agreed, the if we lose to ECU or Liberty, that basically eliminates us from playoff contention. A respectable loss to Clemson, will not help us, but will not hurt us either.

[WASU 93]

I guess my question would be how does one outside of the inner sanctum of the football team distinguish between the two? Does the final outcome play into one’s assessment of whether we played to win or not lose? Again, I don’t think that the staff and players prepare for a game to not win. However, as a non conference game, you have to plan for the long game. Clemson has a very good defense, especially up front and that plays into our biggest unknown which is the OL. Beating Clemson helps the resume but keeping Joey upright is paramount to the season’s success. I would expect a ball control offense with short quick passes to get the ball out of his hands.quickly.

I used to think with that thought process heading into Michigan. Now, we're D1, they are D1. You have 12 chances to win a game. No need to go conservative in Week 2. Texas A&M were world beaters, until they weren't. Same with Penn State, Tennessee, Carolina, the other Carolina, etc. Maybe Joey throws for 350 yards straight up.

[AppSt94]

I guess my question would be how does one outside of the inner sanctum of the football team distinguish between the two? Does the final outcome play into one’s assessment of whether we played to win or not lose? Again, I don’t think that the staff and players prepare for a game to not win. However, as a non conference game, you have to plan for the long game. Clemson has a very good defense, especially up front and that plays into our biggest unknown which is the OL. Beating Clemson helps the resume but keeping Joey upright is paramount to the season’s success. I would expect a ball control offense with short quick passes to get the ball out of his hands.quickly.

I used to think with that thought process heading into Michigan. Now, we're D1, they are D1. You have 12 chances to win a game. No need to go conservative in Week 2. Texas A&M were world beaters, until they weren't. Same with Penn State, Tennessee, Carolina, the other Carolina, etc. Maybe Joey throws for 350 yards straight up.

Not speaking in terms of specifically Clemson, but coaches in general know which teams present problems with the matchups and game plan accordingly. I’m not saying that the OL won’t be good. I’m just saying the week 1 dress rehearsal will be vastly different than the week 2 showdown. I’m not questioning the talent along the line. I am just hoping that they gel quickly.