10-14-2013, 01:15 PM
Pulse check on season expecations
Poll: Some folks have drastically lowered their expectations from this season following the Utah loss. How do you think the second half of the season will unfold? - You do not have permission to vote in this poll.
We get back on track; sweep the remaining competition; win the PAC-12 and head to our fourth straight BCS bowl
20.45%
9
20.45%
One further loss; PAC-12 championship unlikely, but a high level (perhaps BCS) bowl attainable
40.91%
18
40.91%
Two further losses; no BCS Game; mid-high level bowl game
38.64%
17
38.64%
Three-four further losses; the wheels come off
0%
0
0%
A Under Stanford Control 2012-esque implosion
0%
0
0%
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Second half expectations from this season
10-14-2013, 01:29 PM
I've had this nagging feeling that the team has almost been coasting through the first few wins. I expect Shaw to light a fire under the coaches' and the team's collective as*. The UCLA game will tell a lot, but I am hoping for a dominating performance this Saturday.
I've had this nagging feeling that the team has almost been coasting through the first few wins. I expect Shaw to light a fire under the coaches' and the team's collective as*. The UCLA game will tell a lot, but I am hoping for a dominating performance this Saturday.
10-14-2013, 01:31 PM
(10-14-2013, 01:29 PM)shinsengumi link Wrote:I've had this nagging feeling that the team has almost been coasting through the first few wins.
The thing is, we all knew that could happen, and I remember multiple interviews in the offseason saying that we don't buy into hype, one game at a time, rankings are meaningless, etc etc. All the platitudes. If Shaw actually allowed the team to coast that would be somewhat damning.
(10-14-2013, 01:29 PM)shinsengumi link Wrote:I've had this nagging feeling that the team has almost been coasting through the first few wins.
The thing is, we all knew that could happen, and I remember multiple interviews in the offseason saying that we don't buy into hype, one game at a time, rankings are meaningless, etc etc. All the platitudes. If Shaw actually allowed the team to coast that would be somewhat damning.
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10-14-2013, 01:33 PM
I think we lose 2-3 more. Oregon and one or two others. I am optimist and voted for 2 more losses.
I think we lose 2-3 more. Oregon and one or two others. I am optimist and voted for 2 more losses.
10-14-2013, 01:34 PM
(10-14-2013, 01:31 PM)stupac2 link Wrote:[quote author=shinsengumi link=topic=8609.msg71262#msg71262 date=1381782595]I've had this nagging feeling that the team has almost been coasting through the first few wins.
If Shaw actually allowed the team to coast that would be somewhat damning.
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Oh, I agree, the buck stops at Shaw in terms of preparing his team.
(10-14-2013, 01:31 PM)stupac2 link Wrote:[quote author=shinsengumi link=topic=8609.msg71262#msg71262 date=1381782595]I've had this nagging feeling that the team has almost been coasting through the first few wins.
If Shaw actually allowed the team to coast that would be somewhat damning.
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Oh, I agree, the buck stops at Shaw in terms of preparing his team.
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10-14-2013, 02:39 PM
SATX would alleviate my travel costs this season for sure, but a BCS/NCG berth would be worth paying to see again :)
10-14-2013, 03:03 PM
I just don't see us beating Oregon if the team plays the way it has the past two weeks. Still holding out hope for a win against UCLA; with 2 losses we still go to a BCS bowl.
"To the press alone, checkered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression." ~ James Madison
I just don't see us beating Oregon if the team plays the way it has the past two weeks. Still holding out hope for a win against UCLA; with 2 losses we still go to a BCS bowl.
"To the press alone, checkered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression." ~ James Madison
10-14-2013, 03:06 PM
(10-14-2013, 02:39 PM)fullmetal link Wrote:SATX would alleviate my travel costs this season for sure, but a BCS/NCG berth would be worth paying to see again :)
Well, I have added to the bad juju with my 38-17 prognostications, so I am affecting a somewhat more guarded outlook.
(10-14-2013, 02:39 PM)fullmetal link Wrote:SATX would alleviate my travel costs this season for sure, but a BCS/NCG berth would be worth paying to see again :)
Well, I have added to the bad juju with my 38-17 prognostications, so I am affecting a somewhat more guarded outlook.
10-14-2013, 05:52 PM
(10-14-2013, 03:03 PM)Kathy link Wrote:I just don't see us beating Oregon if the team plays the way it has the past two weeks. Still holding out hope for a win against UCLA; with 2 losses we still go to a BCS bowl.
If we play the way we did during 7 out of 8 quarters against WSU and ASU, anything is possible, including upsetting Oregon (who I believe are the best in the country). If we play the way we did against Utah, we'll be a 7-5 or 8-4 type squad.
(10-14-2013, 03:03 PM)Kathy link Wrote:I just don't see us beating Oregon if the team plays the way it has the past two weeks. Still holding out hope for a win against UCLA; with 2 losses we still go to a BCS bowl.
If we play the way we did during 7 out of 8 quarters against WSU and ASU, anything is possible, including upsetting Oregon (who I believe are the best in the country). If we play the way we did against Utah, we'll be a 7-5 or 8-4 type squad.
10-14-2013, 05:53 PM
I think Stanford loses to Oregon State and Oregon, but wins the rest. I'm totally down with that too.
Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working .I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. Peter Gibbons
I think Stanford loses to Oregon State and Oregon, but wins the rest. I'm totally down with that too.
Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working .I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. Peter Gibbons
10-14-2013, 06:04 PM
Based on what I saw on Saturday (the UW/UO game and the UC/UCLA game), LSJU will easily defeat UCLA and lose to Oregon. Of course, I have not seen LSJU play this season so take this for what it is worth.
Parting comment: UCLA may be the most overrated team in the country.......
Parting comment: UCLA may be the most overrated team in the country.......
Based on what I saw on Saturday (the UW/UO game and the UC/UCLA game), LSJU will easily defeat UCLA and lose to Oregon. Of course, I have not seen LSJU play this season so take this for what it is worth.
Parting comment: UCLA may be the most overrated team in the country.......
Parting comment: UCLA may be the most overrated team in the country.......
10-14-2013, 06:31 PM
I don't see why we should fold after one sub-par effort. The only clear favorite over us is Oregon, and this year again they look like Genghis Khan's horde: mobile, lethal, mean. But that was also true last year. They were terrifying to watch. They had so many weapons and an evil genius coach but lo and behold we beat them.
Stanford will rally, run the table from here on and go to a BCS bowl, in whatever weird way that's being done this year. Alabama vs. Ohio State in the not-very-interesting championship game.
Stanford will rally, run the table from here on and go to a BCS bowl, in whatever weird way that's being done this year. Alabama vs. Ohio State in the not-very-interesting championship game.
I don't see why we should fold after one sub-par effort. The only clear favorite over us is Oregon, and this year again they look like Genghis Khan's horde: mobile, lethal, mean. But that was also true last year. They were terrifying to watch. They had so many weapons and an evil genius coach but lo and behold we beat them.
Stanford will rally, run the table from here on and go to a BCS bowl, in whatever weird way that's being done this year. Alabama vs. Ohio State in the not-very-interesting championship game.
Stanford will rally, run the table from here on and go to a BCS bowl, in whatever weird way that's being done this year. Alabama vs. Ohio State in the not-very-interesting championship game.
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