(04-04-2014 01:38 PM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 11:28 AM)GoApps70 Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 10:22 AM)TrueBlueAlum Wrote:  

(04-04-2014 09:38 AM)GoApps70 Wrote:  App State may struggle, like was said, but I believe we will have the best two running back
combination in the SBC hopefully, much improved OL, and with 2nd year of new DC our
defense will be better. Going to be interesting.

One thing that is going to make a world of difference in last year's App/GS teams is the amount of enthusiasm on field and in camp this year.

I think it's already a night and day difference with the coaches and players in the level of enthusiasm on the field and that translates directly into one's ability to learn (new systems, etc.).

This time last year there was a lot of "Well are our guys really motived? What's the emotion like at practice?" There is an overwhelming approval with both the coaches and the players on our fields right now.

Ultimately though, I think our two programs success will rely heavily on the amount of injuries we sustain this season. Our 1's can run with any teams 1's in the Belt IMO, our 2's and 3's will struggle a good bit.

True. Neither program has built up the real quality back ups we need to have, so injuries are going to play a larger part than any other year.
Different atmosphere this year though, and less punches pulled. NCAA should change the way transition is handled. Puts negative vibes where they shouldn't exist.

Ding, Ding, Ding.

That's exactly what happened to us in 2012. No depth. Part of my reason for picking you guys lower than you think is because we saw that transition in action.

Am sure that is true Tom. Could be a good year, but a large chance with injuries will be more inept than would like to be. Depends a lot on who gets injured and when.