Wow, 10 days out and no "Team Prediction" thread?

[L45B]

Very optimistic, but aren't we all this time of year (?) ...

09/03 vs. Akron W 34-14
09/10 vs. Toledo W 28-17
09/17 at Miami (FL) W 17-14
09/24 vs. Colorado W 23-14
10/01 vs. Michigan State L 28-20
10/08 at Nebraska W 24-21
10/15 at Illinois L 31-19
10/29 vs. Wisconsin W 21-12
11/05 vs. Indiana W 41-9
11/12 at Purdue W 20-10
11/19 vs. Penn State W 16-13
11/26 at Michigan W 19-14
12/03 B1G Championship vs. Iowa W 21-14

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[M Club]

11/26 at Michigan W 19-14

wow, you're more optimistic than me.

[SunCoastSooner]

National title or bust kind of year.

[indyfrisco]

National title or bust kind of year.

ditto

[Harvdog]

National title or bust kind of year.

ditto

I agree, OU is loaded this year.

I have a better chance of banging Jennifer Aniston than A&M competing for a MNC. I cannot wait to see the implosion in College Station this year. It will be epic.

At least A&M will be able to start up a rivalry with Vanderbilt for last in the SEC West.

[indyfrisco]

National title or bust kind of year.

ditto

I agree, OU is loaded this year.

I have a better chance of banging Jennifer Aniston than A&M competing for a MNC. I cannot wait to see the implosion in College Station this year. It will be epic.

At least A&M will be able to start up a rivalry with Vanderbilt for last in the SEC West.

You yourself predicted A&M to beat you this year after the fact you stated A&M was #4 on your "worried list" of teams to beat t.u. this year. I believe you said OU, OSU and Misery worried you more. Yet, you had t.u. beating Misery and OSU but you are worried more about them than A&M whilst predicting a loss to us? Ponderous.

We'll be a'ight in the SEC. Good luck becoming the next Notre fail Dame.

[MuchoBulls]

National title or bust kind of year.

See you in NOLA.

I don't think he's planning on being there the week before.

[Screw_Michigan]

National title or bust kind of year.

ditto

For A&M? This is a joke, right?

[indyfrisco]

National title or bust kind of year.

ditto

For A&M? This is a joke, right?

Not at all. I expect to win the XII. Anything less and I will be dissapointed. If winning the XII does not get us into the BCS national championship game, so be it. However, I expect us to beat out the pre-season #1. Everything after that is left up to the voters.

[Go Coogs']

How we lookin' so far?

[Shoalzie]

Shame on me, I thought I had them for 8 wins...I shorted them a win. Props to Brady on the first season...

Sept 3 vs. Western Michigan Win
Sept 10 vs. Notre Dame Win
Sept 17 vs. Eastern Michigan Win
Sept 24 vs. San Diego State Win
Oct 1 vs. Minnesota Win
Oct 8 @ Northwestern Loss
Oct 15 @ Michigan State Loss
Oct 29 vs. Purdue Win
Nov 5 @ Iowa Loss
Nov 12 @ Illinois Win
Nov 19 vs. Nebraska Loss
Nov 26 vs. Ohio State Loss

Record: 7-5 (3-5)

[Go Coogs']

Sat. Sep. 3 vs. UCLA Win 27-23
It's payback time to the school that wrecked Houston's supposed "dream" season last year. UCLA is more talented in every facet with the exception of QB, RB, and WR. It's a home game under the lights against a BCS program. Robertson Stadium may be little (33,000), but it packs some serious punch when its SRO. Houston gets it done.

Sat. Sep. 10 at North Texas Win 45-30
It's a possible let down game, but UNT's defense is historically bad, so I think the Coogs' offense gets it done.

Sat. Sep. 17 at Louisiana Tech Win 41-34
Another road game that will prove tougher than it really should be. Again, La Tech's defense is atrocious and their passing game isn't far behind (Houston secondary biggest weakness), so Keenum and Co pull it out again.

Sat. Sep. 24 vs. Georgia State Win 55-20
FCS opponent coming back after UH starts the season 3-0. Robertson will be packed and the offense will put on a show for the home crowd.

Thu. Sep. 29 at UTEP Win 30-17
UTEP is introducing a new QB behind an entirely new offensive line. The Miners' D should be halfway decent this year, but they won't be able to put up enough points to take down the Coogs.

Sat. Oct. 8 vs. East Carolina Win 52-49
ECU was a defensive squad just a couple of seasons ago, but they're atrocious now. Not only that but they are switching from a 4-3 to a 3-4, so there will be growing pains there. Their offense, on the other hand, scares the shit out of me. They run a high octane spread and have a QB who could out-do Keenum this season. Davis is a beast, but I think the Coogs find a way.

Sat. Oct. 22 vs. Marshall Win 38-17
Marshall's linebacking core is actually pretty decent, but they lack any offensive firepower and are a year away from being competitive in C-USA. Easy win for the Coogs

Thu. Oct. 27 vs. Rice Win 59-31
Rice has a deep backfield, but that actually plays into Houston's strength. The Coogs LBs are very athletic, fast and a couple have BCS size, so I see the Coogs forcing Rice to pass. The Owls can throw it a little, but not enough to rip Houston's secondary. Rivalry game that should have a little back and forth, but Houston will pull away in the second half.

Sat. Nov. 5 at UAB Win 41-38
Tough game late in the season. UAB can sling it all over the field, but thankfully their defense is one of the worst in the conference. Houston struggles early but puts it together in the 4th to eek out a vitcory.

Thu. Nov. 10 at Tulane Win 48-13
Tulane is terrible. Nuff said.

Sat. Nov. 19 vs. Southern Methodist Win 34-31
This game could go either way. SMU is loaded with talent. Line is one of the better backs in the country. Padron will fix his mistakes from last season and throw for a better completion percentage and more TDs. SMU's front seven is scary good (for C-USA), so there is no reason to think they can't beat the Cougars with solid D and an offense with plenty of firepower. I'm thinking home field advantage and a 10-0 season on the line give the Coogs the edge.

Fri. Nov. 25 at Tulsa Lose 45-27
I think this game will be for a shot at the C-USA title and possible BCS implications for Houston. Tulsa is fucking good. All I can hope for in this game is Tulsa's rediculous OOC schedule (Oklahoma, Okie State, and Boise St.) could render them without key players late in the season. I look for Houston to press in this game and fall on their faces. We'll see.

Looks like I was wrong about the Tulsa game.

[Bizzarofelice]

wow. how did Houston sneak past UTEP and East Carolina?

[Go Coogs']

wow. how did Houston sneak past UTEP and East Carolina?

This always makes me laugh. Houston was in a big boy conference before they were left behind by the Big XII. They literally can't be blamed for the conference they play in.

[Van]

wow. how did Houston sneak past UTEP and East Carolina?

This always makes me laugh. Houston was in a big boy conference before they were left behind by the Big XII.

Not really. Texas and the Irrelevant Dwarves does not a "big boy conference" make.