Crimson Clubhouse: A Look Ahead to 2008

[gatetree]

Creg's First Blog Post suggests that we will get realistic analysis instead of complete homer arguments:
"Probable wins (6): Tulane, Western Kentucky, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Arkansas State, Mississippi State
Probable losses (3): Clemson, Georgia, LSU
Toss-ups (3): Arkansas, Tennessee, Auburn"

However I think this may even be a little optimistic. I think things will really turn around with Coach Saban, but not right away.
Mississippi State has beaten us two in a row, so I think that should at least be a toss up and as much as it pains us, Auburn beat Clemson in the bowl game (not to mention the unfortunate streak), so I think they are even more of a probable loss for now.
If we win Creg's 6 probables, two of the 6 probable losses/toss-ups, we are looking at 8 and 4. An improvement, but people's expectations are sky high.

[houndstooth]

We have an upcoming feature with Danny Sheridan. It will be interesting to read his take on the upcoming season.

[tidesince79]

My first post here guys but, I really think Creg did a good, fair and balanced evaluation of our team and capabilities for this year. I enjoyed reading his article and the major point of "anything" can happen is well received. We were really under-rated at the beginning of our 1992 Championship year, not to say that will happen in 08, but, I think we will see some happy surprises out of this years team as well as a few bloopers.

Looking forward to sharing with ya'll.

Roll Tide

[MattRP]

Hopefully our opponents will think less of us and we can come out and suprise the whole nation! But it is a process and we will have to be patient...I also liked his analysis, but I really feel like we have a shot at Georgia (of course we have a 'shot' at every game, but you know what I mean)

RTR

[OfficeShredder]

I am not in agreement with Clemson being a probable loss

Clemson finds ways to lose big games and this is a big, big game

Spiller/Davis are two of the most extremely talented RB combos in the game yet they went dead-flat in several big games last year when teams forced Harper to beat them deep

Tommy Bowden is a good, not great, coach

Very possible Alabama wins this game

[bamarama]

depends on which part of the season bowden pisses away this year... the first part of the last??

[JimmyTide]

I don't know about the rest of you but I am not going to set myself up for disappointment by predicting the season. Right now all I know is we have some great talent but it is young and inexperienced. We don't know if they will be able to help fill the gaps and substain for 4 quarters. If they are able to great if not I can't put the pressure of over expectations on them.