The start of fall practice is just around the corner Question for the board?

[FeatheredCock]

How many wins? and name the games we will win and who the Gamecocks will lose to this fall and also impact players on (2) offense and (2) on defense...

 

[kingofnerf]

 

[FurmanCock]

I think 7-5, but could be 6-6.

GA State - W
Arkansas - L (second game of the season in Fayetteville)
GA - L
UNCC - W
SC State - W
KY - W (if we lose to Cats, even though it's in Lexington, will kill me)
Tex A&M - L (just out talented here)
MO - W
Vandy - W
FL - W (think this is a toss-up 'cause it's in the Swamp)
TN - L (I hate to pick Vols, but I think Heupel may be the real deal. This game is in Columbia, which gives us a definite shot at a W.
Tater U - L (at Clemson...can't pick a W here until we actual beat them).

Would like to be proven way too pessimistic here by the season's end. Here's hoping our offense takes a really big step forward.

 

[cocky0]

 

[Cockyandproud]

I have us at nine wins. Perhaps a little too optimistic, but I'm excited. If we win eight, I'll still be happy. I just really am believing that the team is really coming together, and the coaching is top notch. We won seven last year, and we have added a lot, gotten more experience in the system, the guys have bought into what Shane is selling, and we have momentum on our side.

Ga. St. - Win
Arkansas - Win I think we win because Arky has lost so much, I don't think they can duplicate last year
Georgia - Loss I'm optimistic, but not crazy.
UNCC - Win
SC State - Win
KY - Win I don't think I can take losing to them again this year!
Texas A&M - Loss Unfortunately, I think we still lose this year. I'm sick of never beating them.
Missouri - Win
Vanderbilt - Win
Florida - Win I'm not sure about this one, but I'm hoping Napier hasn't been able to get their crap together yet.
Tennessee - Win I think we have upgraded talent significantly, and we are at home.
Clemson - Loss Living in the Upstate, I am really, really sick of this crap, but we are getting there, and I think they are beginning their descent.

I'm not sure about impact players.

I believe Rattler will come out with a chip on his shoulder and make our offense hum. However, I believe the OL will be much improved, which will give him that chance.

On defense, I think the DL will be pretty dang good.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I think 7-5, but could be 6-6.

GA State - W
Arkansas - L (second game of the season in Fayetteville)
GA - L
UNCC - W
SC State - W
KY - W (if we lose to Cats, even though it's in Lexington, will kill me)
Tex A&M - L (just out talented here)
MO - W
Vandy - W
FL - W (think this is a toss-up 'cause it's in the Swamp)
TN - L (I hate to pick Vols, but I think Heupel may be the real deal. This game is in Columbia, which gives us a definite shot at a W.
Tater U - L (at Clemson...can't pick a W here until we actual beat them).

Would like to be proven way too pessimistic here by the season's end. Here's hoping our offense takes a really big step forward.

That's pretty much where I'm at.

 

[kingofnerf]

I hate the Aggies just as much as the Taters.

A winning season that includes wins over those two plus the Vols would be a great one.

Just being competitive for a change would be great.

 

[Homebrewcock]

Same here King. I really hate TAM. I really want to beat them since we never have yet.

 

[FeatheredCock]

8 wins possibly 9 with some lucky bounces. My toss-up game to reach 9 wins Florida.

9/03		Georgia St.	WIN	100% CHANCE
9/10		@ Arkansas	WIN	85% CHANCE
9/17		Georgia	LOSE	35% CHANCE
9/24		Charlotte 49ers	WIN	100% CHANCE
10/01		SC State	WIN	100% CHANCE
10/08		@ Kentucky	WIN	90% CHANCE
10/15		Open date
10/22		Texas A&M	LOSE	30% CHANCE
10/29		Missouri	WIN	85% CHANCE
11/05		@ Vanderbilt	WIN	100% CHANCE
11/12		@ Florida	LOSE	50% CHANCE
11/19		Tennessee	WIN	75% CHANCE
11/26		@ Clemson	LOSE	45% CHANCE

My key side note: offense line play will have to improve big time which I feel they will in season two knowing the pro system better in year two show dividends.
My key players on offense to shine to get to the 8-win plateau
QB Rattler, Spencer
RB Lloyd, MarShawn

My key players on defense to shine to get to the 8-win plateau
My key side notes: Feel comfortable with the line, BUCK, MIKE and WILL could be a spot of little worry and secondary for the most part should hold their own in most games.
DL Pickens, Zacch
DB Smith, Cam

 

[markymark550]

I'm thinking an 8-4 regular season. Losses to Georgia, A&M, Clemson. I see the Arkansas and Tennessee games as toss ups and think we'll split those. If I had to bet, I would think we beat the Vols at home.

Offense impact players: Spencer Rattler and Jaheim Bell

Defense impact players: Zacch Pickens and I think Jordan Burch lives up to his 5-star ranking.