Has anyone else noticed that most of the doubt about our potential this season comes from those who know the least about the program?
Maybe it's just around me, but one of my fraternity brothers for example is convinced that we're going to be absolute garbage this season, but he can't tell me the name of any player on our team other than Cody or DS - which leads me to believe that many people are basing their expectations off last season's performance. In the last few days alone, we've really addressed my concerns about WR, the emergence of freshman Nate Bonsu and the abundance of strong LBs has me feeling a lot better than this time last year. Sure, we will probably be without Kasa this year, but redshirting him isn't the worst thing in the world anyway...remember what DS and Givens said when they first got on campus?? They said look out for the 2010 season...this season could just be our spring board into the national spotlight next year!
I think virtually everyone is underestimating the ability of our O Line to influence games - if they allow our RBs to run, then even with inexperienced (but big, fast & talented) new WRs, we should be able to surprise.
Lastly, look who Texas plays the week after we visit them at home - OKALHOMA. Considering what happened between those 2 last year, can you really tell me that Texas is not going to be focused on the Red River shootout (which could again decide the national championship) - the way Texas sees us is just as a mid-tier Big XII team that didn't even make a bowl game last year...this game has potential upset written all over it!
All things considered, I don't see any chance we win 10. I think 7 wins and a respectable bowl appearance have us poised for big things in 2010 - just my opinion