Tech Countdown Article

[Bearpaw]

We just came up in the Sentinel countdown at #66. They had some big errors (mid-major, DC in first year, no mention of transfers, etc.)

Where do you think we'll finish? My guess, 9-3 (7-1) with a bowl if we gel.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/college-gridiron-365/os-college-football-countdown-no-66-louisiana-tech-20160620-story.html

[TulsaDawg]

My guess is 7-5, (5-3). Too many unknowns, starting with QB.

[Houston Techsan]

I thought you knowledgeable guys thought the Orlando Sentinel wasn't very reliable.

[214Westwood]

We just came up in the Sentinel countdown at #66. They had some big errors (mid-major, DC in first year, no mention of transfers, etc.)

Where do you think we'll finish? My guess, 9-3 (7-1) with a bowl if we gel.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/college/college-gridiron-365/os-college-football-countdown-no-66-louisiana-tech-20160620-story.html

Who are you counting for the third loss?

[Bearpaw]

Who are you counting for the third loss?

Assuming we don't have another WTF game, either MTSU or SoMiss. Both should be "elite" CUSA teams which we have to travel to play. Both are beatable though if the right scenario happens (MTSU=defense, SoMiss=New Coach, lost more starters than us). I believe we can beat WKU at home, mainly because they have lost their "10-year" starting QB and we both return a decent amount of offensive weapons. Rice should be ours. UTSA and UNT shouldn't be a problem either. UTEP in the West is the only other team which may hurt us (get them at home though). FIU may give us issues, but they lost most of their defense and defensive coordinator, so beyond a WTF game, we should win. With our linebacker transfers, our defense should be pretty stout, hopefully the new secondary starters will be better after getting back-up experience.

In ranking of difficulty:
Arkansas
SoMiss (Rival)
TexasTech
MTSU
WKU (Potential Rivalry)
UTEP
Rice (Desired Rivalry)
FIU
UTSA (Potential Rivalry)
UMass
UNT
SCSt

[Bearpaw]

I thought you knowledgeable guys thought the Orlando Sentinel wasn't very reliable.

True, but after the USA today countdown stopped, it's one of 3-4 which we have available (Athlon, Phil Steele, and Bill Connelly)

[214Westwood]

Assuming we don't have another WTF game, either MTSU or SoMiss. Both should be "elite" CUSA teams which we have to travel to play. Both are beatable though if the right scenario happens (MTSU=defense, SoMiss=New Coach, lost more starters than us). I believe we can beat WKU at home, mainly because they have lost their "10-year" starting QB and we both return a decent amount of offensive weapons. Rice should be ours. UTSA and UNT shouldn't be a problem either. UTEP in the West is the only other team which may hurt us (get them at home though). FIU may give us issues, but they lost most of their defense and defensive coordinator, so beyond a WTF game, we should win. With our linebacker transfers, our defense should be pretty stout, hopefully the new secondary starters will be better after getting back-up experience.

In ranking of difficulty:
Arkansas
SoMiss (Rival)
TexasTech
MTSU
WKU (Potential Rivalry)
UTEP
Rice (Desired Rivalry)
FIU
UTSA (Potential Rivalry)
UMass
UNT
SCSt

Western Kentucky will be nasty. I would put them winning the CUSA if I had to pick a team outside of Tech.

[214Westwood]

Would love to see the classic Arkansas slip up and steal a win from them though

[inudesu]

Guy with very long posting and bar graphs)

Bill Connelly.

[Bearpaw]

Western Kentucky will be nasty. I would put them winning the CUSA if I had to pick a team outside of Tech.

True, but I put them at 5th hardest because they are the best "elite" we will have at home. And Tech usually plays better at home ( SoMiss 2015)

[Bearpaw]

Bill Connelly.

Thank you!

[Champ967]

True, but I put them at 5th hardest

twss

[Champ967]

Western Kentucky will be nasty.

labg

[Dwayne From Minden]

I thought you knowledgeable guys thought the Orlando Sentinel wasn't very reliable.

It's not -

I would say in the high 70's low 80's would be a more accurate preseason barometer of our program...

[MiloBumP]

60-90...never that much of a difference. I like our late season additions.