Jeff: That's crazy! If we struggle to win 6 games that means that 7 of our opponents might beat us. I think we will win all four of our out of conference games, then win two ACC home games (likely Georgia Tech and Maryland) and then possibly win every game in North Carolina (North Carolina, North Carolina State, and Wake). Meanwhile we could easily win at Florida State too. Now I'm not saying that BC is going to win 10 games next year, but they might. And simply put a team that might win 10 games doesn't then instead only win 5. Our defense will be too good next year to not win 6, 7, 8 or more games.
Brian: Yes, I agree this is a little short-sighted. BC hasn't won less than 6 games since 1998 and have averaged 8.7 wins per season since. I guess we'll be in a position to surprise some "experts" again this season. Weren't we picked to finish last in the Atlantic last year by at least one of these experts?! Also what strikes me about this preview is that our home date with Clemson is chalked up as a "sure-loss." Given that we have owned Clemson over our first three years in the league and that Tommy Bowden will still be coaching the Tigers come November 1, can anyone really say this is a sure-fire loss? (And please put aside the soft spot in your heart for Clemson football)
Jeff: I can guarantee you Clemson fans aren't seeing that game as a sure-win. They think Tommy Bowden can't beat us. There is no sure fire loss on our schedule this year because the two best teams we'll play - Clemson and Virginia Tech - both come to Chestnut Hill.
Big Finish
Brian: Kentucky and Indiana hoops have reportedly offered non-binding scholarships to 8th and 9th graders. New trend for Skinner to pick up or mere absurdity?
Jeff: That is nothing all that new. Tyler King of Duke this year had committed to UCLA before he was in high school. It's stupid. It's just a verbal commitment. No, Skinner should not do that. How do you know what kind of student an eighth grader is gonna be? Shoot, these kids might have their own kids by the time their signing day rolls around.
Jeff: Sailing's Adam Roberts was named Sportsman of the Year. That's good, right?
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Mian Azmy about 1 year ago
first time on bleacher report and glad to know there's a dedicated BC following giving the Eagle faithful updates. I completely agree that the author of BC preview stating 6 wins is seriously not seeing the full picture. You have anthony castonzo moving to left tackle to protect Crane, who i think should do better than 'avg.' My biggest question with our offense is , will this be the year we officially transition to a spread offense attack? if thats the case, then i think we see a dual -QB system with Boek or Davis getting some snaps. Its hard to believe that BC is even moving to spread offense isnt it? Im pretty siked abuot that. Also - word is that Josh Haden is just a terror. Hopefully we dont overwork the lad too early. I think our WR core will be leaps better than last yr as well.
- BC02 grad
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