as we sit here in the dog days of summer, eagerly awaiting the tiniest tidbit of Buff news, is it not abundantly clear to all how important this year is?
nearly every football related post speculates on the staff's future or discusses the "minimum number of wins."
i know that a lot of folks have lost some faith. after 3 crappy seasons, it is pretty easy to do. and, i am still not sold that these guys know how to do it in the big leagues. but, rather than recount all the many reasons for concern, i think i'll highlight a few positives that may mean something.
1. we've got more potential difference-makers at more positions than we've had for a few years. the last few years, i've had a hard time identifying very many legit b12 stars on the roster. but, now, we've at least got a few guys who appear to have the makings of being really good in a really tough league. you can't win in this league without athletes. while we still don't have enough and the ones we have are still not all experienced enough, at least we've got some guys that might make the other team worry a bit.
2. the schedule, especially by CU standards, isn't that daunting. there are some definite challenges and some potential for getting jumped, but if the Buffs are going to be competitive in the near future, they should be able to manage this schedule.
3. i would hope that 3 years has helped instill the hawkins way of doing things. everyone pulling on the same end of the rope is important. i know there is dissent and there have been transfers, but i would hope that they all know what is expected of them in terms of practice and prep and execution, even if they don't necessarily like or agree with the coaching.
i really don't see a 10+ win season, but i'd love to be surprised. stranger things have happened, especially when a team gets on a roll and starts believing in itself.
i hope they've got this thing wired this year. if not, we are going to be looking for a new coach and in rebuilding mode again, sooner rather than later....
nearly every football related post speculates on the staff's future or discusses the "minimum number of wins."
i know that a lot of folks have lost some faith. after 3 crappy seasons, it is pretty easy to do. and, i am still not sold that these guys know how to do it in the big leagues. but, rather than recount all the many reasons for concern, i think i'll highlight a few positives that may mean something.
1. we've got more potential difference-makers at more positions than we've had for a few years. the last few years, i've had a hard time identifying very many legit b12 stars on the roster. but, now, we've at least got a few guys who appear to have the makings of being really good in a really tough league. you can't win in this league without athletes. while we still don't have enough and the ones we have are still not all experienced enough, at least we've got some guys that might make the other team worry a bit.
2. the schedule, especially by CU standards, isn't that daunting. there are some definite challenges and some potential for getting jumped, but if the Buffs are going to be competitive in the near future, they should be able to manage this schedule.
3. i would hope that 3 years has helped instill the hawkins way of doing things. everyone pulling on the same end of the rope is important. i know there is dissent and there have been transfers, but i would hope that they all know what is expected of them in terms of practice and prep and execution, even if they don't necessarily like or agree with the coaching.
i really don't see a 10+ win season, but i'd love to be surprised. stranger things have happened, especially when a team gets on a roll and starts believing in itself.
i hope they've got this thing wired this year. if not, we are going to be looking for a new coach and in rebuilding mode again, sooner rather than later....