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Pretty Sure You are Wrong
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When I ask this, I don't mean "how hot is your chili."
I mean, when you do the best objective job you can do to weigh positives and negatives - what are your realistic expectations?
I learned this all the hard way. In the Brewster years there would be a lot of blue sky predictions and as a big Gopher fan, I tended to subconsciously weigh them more heavily. The national publications would typically predict 6-6, 5-7, or worse while I went hook line and sinker for Gopherhole commentary related to statements that sounded very logical to me for 9-3 seasons or better. In the end, those days proved the national publications were much more accurate than most Gopherhole posts when it came to predicting Gopher Football. Then the Kill/Claeys years arrived and the tables turned a little bit. Some over achieving and contending, but not to the point where the team truly shocked the world with a B1G West title.
I have to admit, seeing all the tweets about the latest commitment, or how the Oline coach is the best in the business, or how Fleck's enthusiasm draws players in and causes them to over-achieve - has me thinking (again) like my original prediction for this next squad may be a little light. But, I don't ever want to make the same mistake I made over multiple seasons of Brewster ball. I'm not comparing Fleck to Brewster, I am only comparing my historical "blue sky" vs pessimistic thoughts.
Three months ago I was excited about Fleck but still figured the team would realistically fall in the 7-5 range or maybe if everything went right it could go 8-4. Now I am daydreaming about a potential memorable season with young players playing at a level that grows optimism to new heights. On the other hand, Fleck's personality and style are ripe for the picking by rivals to make fun of if things don't go well, even if it is jus the first season and there are growing pains associated with the regime change. I have heard multiple reports how Fleck's style wears thin on many that are around him. I have a good friend that I value his football opinions very much that was invited to a practice and felt the chaotic practice style under Fleck perhaps may not give enough reps to back ups. I am optimistic but not blindly optimistic. I do also see at least the possibility of a disappointment. Help me sort it out.
I mean, when you do the best objective job you can do to weigh positives and negatives - what are your realistic expectations?
I learned this all the hard way. In the Brewster years there would be a lot of blue sky predictions and as a big Gopher fan, I tended to subconsciously weigh them more heavily. The national publications would typically predict 6-6, 5-7, or worse while I went hook line and sinker for Gopherhole commentary related to statements that sounded very logical to me for 9-3 seasons or better. In the end, those days proved the national publications were much more accurate than most Gopherhole posts when it came to predicting Gopher Football. Then the Kill/Claeys years arrived and the tables turned a little bit. Some over achieving and contending, but not to the point where the team truly shocked the world with a B1G West title.
I have to admit, seeing all the tweets about the latest commitment, or how the Oline coach is the best in the business, or how Fleck's enthusiasm draws players in and causes them to over-achieve - has me thinking (again) like my original prediction for this next squad may be a little light. But, I don't ever want to make the same mistake I made over multiple seasons of Brewster ball. I'm not comparing Fleck to Brewster, I am only comparing my historical "blue sky" vs pessimistic thoughts.
Three months ago I was excited about Fleck but still figured the team would realistically fall in the 7-5 range or maybe if everything went right it could go 8-4. Now I am daydreaming about a potential memorable season with young players playing at a level that grows optimism to new heights. On the other hand, Fleck's personality and style are ripe for the picking by rivals to make fun of if things don't go well, even if it is jus the first season and there are growing pains associated with the regime change. I have heard multiple reports how Fleck's style wears thin on many that are around him. I have a good friend that I value his football opinions very much that was invited to a practice and felt the chaotic practice style under Fleck perhaps may not give enough reps to back ups. I am optimistic but not blindly optimistic. I do also see at least the possibility of a disappointment. Help me sort it out.