In a weak conference too
Toker Needs Bail Money?
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Midnight Toker
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Cam ward came from wsu, coached by the same OC and QB coach OU has now, and he translated nicely to the ACC and into a #1 draft pick. It's fair to note that Mateer at wsu had zero 4 and 5 stars on his team, it was an offense full of 3 and 2 star talent, so it's not as if wsu was more talented than everyone they played, it was pretty even.
Diego pavia who transferred from new mexico state came to the sec and had 28 touchdowns and over 3000 total yards, and did this being surrounded by vanderbilt's 3 stars around him, I like to think Mateer can perform well too. nothing is guaranteed, but we have seen this before.
I would also note that they have upgraded at OC and QB coach from 2024 as well. Better qb, better offense, better qb coaching, this will help tremendously
It's unfortunate that the FPI is an irrelevant talking point
Midnight Toker
Deputy
True, but the team itself was built similarly to the teams they played against. i.e. Mateer had only 2 and 3 stars on offense around him. wsu is #95 in talent composite on 247. Just for comparison, vanderbilt is #55. I say this to illustrate what level of talent existed at wsu, yes it's a weak schedule they played, but wsu had a talent composite similar to what eastern michigan and Georgia southern have.
Wish we had more comments on what you were thinking about Arnold a year ago.
Midnight Toker
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Well my comments during camp before the injuries to the OL and WRs were a little more positive than after losing that many startersWish we had more comments on what you were thinking about Arnold a year ago.
At least with Mateer we have seen him perform against fbs teams vs arnold having only seen high school teams. cam ward did fine after leaving the same wsu that Mateer came from. Diego pavia did fine at vanderbilt after leaving new mexico state. And I think it counts to say Mateer lead the country in touchdowns. yes yes a mostly a mountain west schedule. well no other mountain west QB had more than 29 and Mateer had 44.
Either way it's a vast improvement from a guy who made a habit of turning the ball over late in 1 score games
Midnight Toker
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The good news is we will learn a lot about them by week 2So… over under number of games played before sewerner fans go
I figure the optimism will fail after game 7.
It will be a litmus test for sure
Midnight Toker
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And gameday is back, it shall be an exciting day. Other than Kansas missouri, it's the only compelling game this weekend
You just can't help yourself.
Michigan-35
Fou- 10
Defense gets exposed by a mediocre BIG offense.
You are a regular Nostradamus.
Midnight Toker
Deputy
You just cant help yourself with your unserious takes
Anyway, does gundy finish the season as HC?
You are one serious injury to your QB from looking at 6-6 again!You just cant help yourself with your unserious takes
Anyway, does gundy finish the season as HC?
Midnight Toker
Deputy
Many programs are one serious QB injury away from being .500, but I disagree here about OU, since their backup is pretty good in his own right. Word is that he's improved a lot this off-season. Their OC has said great things about him too, and he knows a thing or two about qbs.You are one serious injury to your QB from looking at 6-6 again!
Anyway, does gundy make it through the season? Or is this a sore subject right now?
I can't believe Toker isn't in here gloating by now. I hope he's ok.
If you say his name he will appear, don’t say it
Midnight Toker
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I'm not really a gloater, but it is nice to see that I was right about OU being much improved this year
Toker Toker Toker
Still nothing. I'm starting to worry he was the one who choked out the Michigan fan and needs bail money.
