(02-14-2014 03:56 PM)Rocket_Fanatic Wrote:  

(02-14-2014 02:16 PM)Terry Wrote:  "struggles"???? with the Akron game aside....
The team competed on the road with 2 SEC East (1 Champ) football teams, and something strange always happens with Ball State. that's 3 of the 5 losses right there. I think the team is in better shape than some think. Find a QB, and get the DB's to cover without drawing a flag and the team will be in good shape.

Terry, we had a good chance to win both of those SEC games...that's an opportunity you have to capitalize on. I agree that the talent level is there...it was evident in both those games. The problem I have, along with several other fans, is the coaching. Have we upgraded our staff in the offensive play calling and secondary departments? Im not sure. Those were our major weaknesses.

I know my expectations for next season will be in the 7-5 or 6-6 area. I'm just not sold on Campbell as a head coach...especially on game day when it counts most. I'll still support the team...road trips to Cincy and Iowa St and look forward to them but until the season starts and I see what improvements were made, I'll continue to be skeptical.

Terry, I'm in your camp. I think we'll be fine at QB….maybe even much better than fine. RB situation is extremely good. OL will continue to shine. The front seven of the defense will be very good. The secondary is the key along with developing a receiver to two.

With respect to the SE games, we were outmanned up front by Florida although we played well. The Florida defense determined the game. The Mizzou game was another matter. It looked like the Rockets were in a position to win the game. Missouri could not run on the Rockets and the secondary played well. Turnovers did the offense in.

IMO, the 2014 Rocket football team will give RocketNation a lot to cheer about.