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(09-07-2015 12:45 PM)Chipdip2 Wrote:  We could beat GS, but the W takes a back seat for me. I'm more concerned that they're following the process

Guess I have to be "ok" with that, as long as we're not defined by our results!

I honestly feel better about our chances today than I did, say, a few weeks ago.

Georgia Southern -- whether it was against a P5 like WVU or not -- did not look as good to me as they did last season.

I do think it will be a good game, but a game we should be able to win on the road. As long as we limit mistakes (i.e. stupid penalties and turnovers), I'll say WMU wins somewhat comfortably. Has the same feel as the Idaho game last year.

Our defense is the difference... hopefully.

WMU 38
GSU 28

Quote:I honestly feel better about our chances today than I did, say, a few weeks ago.

Yeah, I think everyone does, which is good. IF GSU plays like they did against WV, we will win. That's guaranSheed. However, it's GSU's home opener, they're well coached, and one cannot expect them to play That bad come Saturday, with 5 turnovers and a passing game where *I* could probably be slightly better at. No, I don't expect that backup who was touted as being decent turned starter to be turning a complete 180 on Saturday. However, I don't expect him to be as bad. That'd be silly.

Also, how well can we stop the run? IMO, we can contain/corral it, and for teams that can't run the ball all that well we can stop it, but we're not a run-stopping team. IMO, don't expect 5 turnovers, don't expect passing to be AS bad as 1-for-10. They have a good coaching staff and will be more on point this Saturday for their opening game for their home opener, and when not turning the ball over so much they'll feel more in-line.

How good are they? We shall see. To beat them, no, we don't need to be close to flawless like we would have needed to be to beat MSU. Of course not. We can make some mistakes, but our main thing is to be able to Adequately contain/corral the run game, while still Not allowing them to pass efficiently.

If GS doesn't play Way more improved to what some expected to see GS as -- us not winning will be Our fault. That's what's tough about first-several-weeks of college football. One still doesn't know exactly what to expect from many teams who are changing things up.

Personal guarantee ...WMU by 17....PJ has these kids ready to play at an elite level. Michigan State was a necessary evil but that's how we judge ourselves. We are not a top 25 team but can play with any of them. Georgia Southern, beware of the wrath. Our running game will be back on track after the mammoths of Michigan State, and our passing game will torch you

Heat shouldn't be an issue. 90+ here this week so they should be acclimated.

Three years of elite recruiting should provide sufficient depth to platoon more and stay fresh.

Wonder if we have moisturized fans in our budget

As long as the team doesn't think just because they could hang with MSU they can beat anyone now. Still got to get work getting better and better till we can't be beat.

(09-07-2015 04:09 PM)New School Bronco Wrote:  As long as the team doesn't think just because they could hang with MSU they can beat anyone now. Still got to get work getting better and better till we can't be beat.

Agreed new school. I think all you have to do is ask kids in the trenches if they feel overconfident after the State game. They would love to give some ass kicking of their own. Little bit of their own southern hospitality

Quote:As long as the team doesn't think just because they could hang with MSU they can beat anyone now. Still got to get work getting better and better till we can't be beat.

I agree. I don't see a 17pt victory guaranSheed. DCI, if you truly feel that way, definitely make a bet on the game. By game time, I assume the spread will get down close to even anyway. I don't feel so solidly and strongly, although I'm not going to be shocked if we win by 14-17 pts. I question our strength play after play on stopping the run. IMO, the wind blows in our favor. What I fear most is that GA-Southern will be a more effective team than what showed up on the field in WV.

All in all, we should be ready. We'll see how she unfolds!!