2014 Expectations

Gamecocks321 · 06-01-2014, 07:36 PM

A thread off another board got me wanting to know your thoughts. So, what are you expectations for the 2014 football team?

Playoffs?
Bowl?
Division Champs?
SEC Champs?

uscgamecocks88 · 06-01-2014, 08:01 PM

10-2 and Capital One Bowl would be disappointing. Nothing against C1B; it's a great bowl, but at this point its a "been there, done that" thing.

I'd say we should aim for a SEC East title and a playoff bowl. If it's not the Sugar or Rose semis then one of the others that don't host

Spurrier_Superior_One · 06-01-2014, 08:43 PM

Anything less than an at large bid is a disappointment.

CoverTwo · 06-01-2014, 09:06 PM

With a mediocre pass protecting offensive line and a nonmobile QB that doesn't have a ton of game snaps, lack of depth and no pass rushers at DE, and inexperience at Corner I'd take another 10 win season in a heartbeat.

I think 8-4, 9-3 would be a good season. Just don't have the personnel on defense and I'm not quite convinced that the offensive line is going to allow Spurrier to let it fly like he wants. Also have some doubts with Dylan.

garnet_black215 · 06-01-2014, 09:17 PM

8-4 if we're lucky.

usc1 · 06-01-2014, 09:19 PM

9-3 if all goes well. Which may be good enough to win the East. Don't think we'll see a 10 win team in the East this year.

MDCox · 06-01-2014, 10:05 PM

My expectations are always to win every game.

MisterClowney · 06-01-2014, 10:10 PM

I'll be happy with 9-3 or 10-2.

trapper82 · 06-01-2014, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

With a mediocre pass protecting offensive line and a nonmobile QB that doesn't have a ton of game snaps, lack of depth and no pass rushers at DE, and inexperience at Corner I'd take another 10 win season in a heartbeat.

I think 8-4, 9-3 would be a good season. Just don't have the personnel on defense and I'm not quite convinced that the offensive line is going to allow Spurrier to let it fly like he wants. Also have some doubts with Dylan.

I think we get 10 after a bowl game win.

WeCocky · 06-01-2014, 10:40 PM

I see 10 games we should win. Missouri is my toss up, but Auburn would be getting greedy.

My 2014 expectation: Get to Atlanta.

uscgamecocks88 · 06-01-2014, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeCocky

I see 10 games we should win. Missouri is my toss up, but Auburn would be getting greedy.

My 2014 expectation: Get to Atlanta.

Georgia will probably be a tougher home game than Missouri. I don't see us beating Auburn on the road. And Florida is always tough. I still think we have what it takes to go 11-1. But it feels like I'm one of the few who think that

Gamecocks1137 · 06-01-2014, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uscgamecocks88

Georgia will probably be a tougher home game than Missouri. I don't see us beating Auburn on the road. And Florida is always tough. I still think we have what it takes to go 11-1. But it feels like I'm one of the few who think that

Your not. I feel the same way.

beak2 · 06-01-2014, 10:52 PM

After tonight, it can not get here quick enough.

Joe Gamecock · 06-01-2014, 11:02 PM

Although another 10-2 is par for the course, with all of the changes on the DLine especially DE, 10-2 is a realistic expectation.

garnet_black215 · 06-01-2014, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeCocky

I see 10 games we should win. Missouri is my toss up, but Auburn would be getting greedy.

My 2014 expectation: Get to Atlanta.

Pretty high expectations for a team that's probably going to struggle mightily on defense.

G&B · 06-01-2014, 11:07 PM

I worry that Dylan may have a few missouri moments this year. if so, then we will not equal the last 3 years.

cockysousa · 06-02-2014, 12:33 AM

We are undefeated!

spurfan93 · 06-02-2014, 12:34 AM

If Dylan would have played well against missouri,I feel most people would be predicting 10-2 and up. But he didn't so everybody remembers that game over everything else he's done so they're saying 8-4. He's not Connor Shaw. He's probably gonna throw more than one interception but he spreads the ball out more. He doesn't need to be perfect. We have a heisman candidate standing beside him and a very capable group of receivers.

Defensively, again we probably won't be as good but we don't have to be perfect. Play good red zone defense(which we've done under ward) and limit big plays (also have done under ward) and let our linebackers go to work.

Keep in mind georgia lost a lot plus a new quarterback and we get them at home. Florida is trying to bouncing back and missouri and Tennessee are at home. I think we'll be ok.

10-2, win the east

CockyLifer · 06-02-2014, 02:41 AM

So we are basing what Dt will do this season based on him struggling against one of the best Defenses in the SEC in 2013? I am going to rewatch the 13 Mizzou game but was Dt that bad? If I remember correctly it was MD28 that got us in that hole with his turnovers. Mizzou almost toppled, Auburn which was a couple plays from being national champs. I don't get that logic DT has the potential to go off and we DO have one of the best and deepest offensive lines we have ever had as well as so many skill players. I honestly feel that this will be the closest we will have seen Spurriers offense to the fun n gun since he arrived. Because they have to respect our running ability which leaves man on most of our receivers.

If our defense got gashed for 24 or less a game I think we can shootout this year and win most if not all of our games. I don't feel our defense is going to be as bad as everyone thinks either, I do see some deep threat teams getting several long scores and plays but on that note who are the quarterbacks we are facing? Murray, Boyd, McCarron if we get to atl and jff are all gone. So inexperienced qb's will be facing off against very talented gamecock defenders who are not necc. college proven should that not equal out? When we are switching the defense to favor our strengths(the linebacking core) I don't get the doom and gloom of most fans here. Call me a sunshine pumper all you want but this could be a very big year for us!

CockyLifer · 06-02-2014, 02:43 AM

Prediction Win the East. Win the SEC and hopefully not choke away our best season ever in the playoffs.

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06-01-2014, 07:36 PM	#1
Gamecocks321 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orangeburg Posts: 3,742 CockyCash: 500	2014 Expectations A thread off another board got me wanting to know your thoughts. So, what are you expectations for the 2014 football team? Playoffs? Bowl? Division Champs? SEC Champs?

06-01-2014, 08:01 PM	#2
uscgamecocks88 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 3,087 CockyCash: 500	Re: 2014 Expectations 10-2 and Capital One Bowl would be disappointing. Nothing against C1B; it's a great bowl, but at this point its a "been there, done that" thing. I'd say we should aim for a SEC East title and a playoff bowl. If it's not the Sugar or Rose semis then one of the others that don't host

06-01-2014, 08:43 PM	#3
Spurrier_Superior_One Excuse Free Zone Male Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cola, The Other Gamecock City Posts: 22,421 CockyCash: 26397596	Re: 2014 Expectations Anything less than an at large bid is a disappointment. __________________

06-01-2014, 09:06 PM	#4
CoverTwo CockyTalk's Recruitnik Male Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 34,611 CockyCash: 101200	Re: 2014 Expectations With a mediocre pass protecting offensive line and a nonmobile QB that doesn't have a ton of game snaps, lack of depth and no pass rushers at DE, and inexperience at Corner I'd take another 10 win season in a heartbeat. I think 8-4, 9-3 would be a good season. Just don't have the personnel on defense and I'm not quite convinced that the offensive line is going to allow Spurrier to let it fly like he wants. Also have some doubts with Dylan. __________________ Follow @CTProvingGround on Twitter! Drink Cocktane! For the latest in USC coverage, check out: TheBigSpur GamecockCentral GamecockAnthem

06-01-2014, 09:17 PM	#5
garnet_black215 31-17. Male Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In a van down by the river. Posts: 7,464 CockyCash: 1350	Re: 2014 Expectations 8-4 if we're lucky.

06-01-2014, 09:19 PM	#6
usc1 Class of 2013 Male Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charleston Posts: 13,958 CockyCash: 749	Re: 2014 Expectations 9-3 if all goes well. Which may be good enough to win the East. Don't think we'll see a 10 win team in the East this year. __________________

06-01-2014, 10:05 PM	#7
MDCox Two Deep Male Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,140 CockyCash: 1740616	Re: 2014 Expectations My expectations are always to win every game. __________________ If you type in all caps I am not reading your post. Simple as that.

06-01-2014, 10:10 PM	#8
MisterClowney It's A Revolution Male Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Right Behind You Posts: 2,092 CockyCash: 685	Re: 2014 Expectations I'll be happy with 9-3 or 10-2. __________________ Follow Gamecockology on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

06-01-2014, 10:40 PM	#10
WeCocky Recruit Male Join Date: May 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 113 CockyCash: 508	Re: 2014 Expectations I see 10 games we should win. Missouri is my toss up, but Auburn would be getting greedy. My 2014 expectation: Get to Atlanta. __________________

06-01-2014, 10:52 PM	#13
beak2 4-Star Male Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irmo Posts: 388 CockyCash: 500	Re: 2014 Expectations After tonight, it can not get here quick enough.

06-01-2014, 11:02 PM	#14
Joe Gamecock Walk On Male Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 64 CockyCash: 500	Re: 2014 Expectations Although another 10-2 is par for the course, with all of the changes on the DLine especially DE, 10-2 is a realistic expectation.

06-01-2014, 11:07 PM	#16
G&B ferk it Male Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,128 CockyCash: 520	Re: 2014 Expectations I worry that Dylan may have a few missouri moments this year. if so, then we will not equal the last 3 years. __________________ "Relativity is relative" - V. Smith

06-02-2014, 12:33 AM	#17
cockysousa Battle Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 754 CockyCash: 300	Re: 2014 Expectations We are undefeated! __________________ “I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” - Dr. Seuss

06-02-2014, 12:34 AM	#18
spurfan93 4-Star Male Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: columbia Posts: 332 CockyCash: 200	Re: 2014 Expectations If Dylan would have played well against missouri,I feel most people would be predicting 10-2 and up. But he didn't so everybody remembers that game over everything else he's done so they're saying 8-4. He's not Connor Shaw. He's probably gonna throw more than one interception but he spreads the ball out more. He doesn't need to be perfect. We have a heisman candidate standing beside him and a very capable group of receivers. Defensively, again we probably won't be as good but we don't have to be perfect. Play good red zone defense(which we've done under ward) and limit big plays (also have done under ward) and let our linebackers go to work. Keep in mind georgia lost a lot plus a new quarterback and we get them at home. Florida is trying to bouncing back and missouri and Tennessee are at home. I think we'll be ok. 10-2, win the east __________________

06-02-2014, 02:41 AM	#19
CockyLifer Blue Chip Male Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: nc Posts: 759 CockyCash: 99095	Re: 2014 Expectations So we are basing what Dt will do this season based on him struggling against one of the best Defenses in the SEC in 2013? I am going to rewatch the 13 Mizzou game but was Dt that bad? If I remember correctly it was MD28 that got us in that hole with his turnovers. Mizzou almost toppled, Auburn which was a couple plays from being national champs. I don't get that logic DT has the potential to go off and we DO have one of the best and deepest offensive lines we have ever had as well as so many skill players. I honestly feel that this will be the closest we will have seen Spurriers offense to the fun n gun since he arrived. Because they have to respect our running ability which leaves man on most of our receivers. If our defense got gashed for 24 or less a game I think we can shootout this year and win most if not all of our games. I don't feel our defense is going to be as bad as everyone thinks either, I do see some deep threat teams getting several long scores and plays but on that note who are the quarterbacks we are facing? Murray, Boyd, McCarron if we get to atl and jff are all gone. So inexperienced qb's will be facing off against very talented gamecock defenders who are not necc. college proven should that not equal out? When we are switching the defense to favor our strengths(the linebacking core) I don't get the doom and gloom of most fans here. Call me a sunshine pumper all you want but this could be a very big year for us! __________________ USC is in South Carolina. Carolina is in South Carolina. THE University of South Carolina IS THE University of SOUTH CAROLINA!

06-02-2014, 02:43 AM	#20
CockyLifer Blue Chip Male Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: nc Posts: 759 CockyCash: 99095	Re: 2014 Expectations Prediction Win the East. Win the SEC and hopefully not choke away our best season ever in the playoffs. __________________ USC is in South Carolina. Carolina is in South Carolina. THE University of South Carolina IS THE University of SOUTH CAROLINA!

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