I could see UTSA losing to USM, UNT, Marshall & LA Tech. I am gonna pray to Jesus, Buddha, Allah, Yahweh, Krisha & many more that we go undefeated. IF we go undefeated (big IF), I bet the cancellation of UH game will bite our ass when it comes to which bowl we land.

(09-25-2017 12:33 PM)THUNDERGround Wrote:  

(09-25-2017 12:08 PM)southernbirds67 Wrote:  

(09-24-2017 10:28 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(09-24-2017 10:21 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  

(09-24-2017 09:04 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  As things stand now, Southern Miss may very well score 34 on North Texas, but our offense is really good. I know you are proud of your D, but they better pack a lunch if they are planning on holding the conference's top offense (top passer & top rusher) to 17 points. Sorry, not buying that. You guys better get ready for a shoot out.

Didn't you guys just struggle to beat upstart UAB yesterday? Honestly, I'm not trying to be mean, but...... come on. How can you barely beat UAB yesterday, and turn around and be telling folks to pack a lunch cause ya'lls offense is so tough?

Also, if I throw out your absurd FCS game against Lamar, UNT has only averaged 27 points a game. And that includes the OT game yesterday. Again, not trying to be calloused, but UNT hasn't exactly played against murderers row so far.

They haven't played the #6 ranked defense either. Not to mention we won't turn the ball over 5 or 6 times (I hope) like last year. AND our QB can actually complete a pass. So we will enjoy our lunch but you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself.

(09-24-2017 11:41 PM)blazr Wrote:  

(09-24-2017 10:21 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  Didn't you guys just struggle to beat upstart UAB yesterday? Honestly, I'm not trying to be mean, but...... come on. How can you barely beat UAB yesterday, and turn around and be telling folks to pack a lunch cause ya'lls offense is so tough?

Also, if I throw out your absurd FCS game against Lamar, UNT has only averaged 27 points a game. And that includes the OT game yesterday. Again, not trying to be calloused, but UNT hasn't exactly played against murderers row so far.

Dude. Educate yourself before you wreck yourself. UAB has the same coach that took a team from a 2-win then 3-win season before he arrived to 6 wins in his first year. There are over 40 upperclassmen on this team and most have been part of the program since spring 2015. Anyone can be forgiven for thinking this must be an upstart program, but they'd still be wrong. Don't worry about being mean. Tell us it's just logical that we suck this year and probably will for years to come. You'll be wrong, but say it. I suggest that, first, you really research what the program has been up to for 2 1/2 years. Are we top-tier CUSA? Not very likely yet. But when you watch this team play in 2 weeks you'll understand that no one should be ashamed to lose to this squad much less to eek out a win. Judging UNT negatively because they barely beat UAB betrays some ignorance.

Agree with all that but, there is nothing that compares to game speed, game situations (players and coaches). As the season goes on, UAB, IMO will start to falter.

So let me get this straight. As UAB gets more experience and live action, they will get.....worse?

No, they will get exposed. Depth, lack of game experience getting deeper in conference play. Not saying your team is bad, just saying it ain't gonna happen the first year back and UNT couldn't keep you off the score board but they think they will come into Hattiesburg and roll up and down the field.

There are no great teams in this league. Other than the upper tier against the bottom tier CUSA, there are no high probability win games.

I do think NT has the capability to get a lot better on pass defense, which would greatly elevate the team.
At this point, I think they go 7-5 with additional losses to Florida Atlantic, La Tech and as noted below USM.

Anything can happen in the USM vs NT game, but I think it will likely be close. I wonder about the post above questioning the difficulty of NT's schedule. USM's two wins are over ULM and Southern. Based on the season thus far, I think USM would have the same record as NT if they played their schedule and likewise NT would also be 2-1 with USM's schedule.
I give USM an edge based on home field and two weeks to prepare.

(09-25-2017 01:23 PM)southernbirds67 Wrote:  

(09-25-2017 12:33 PM)THUNDERGround Wrote:  

(09-25-2017 12:08 PM)southernbirds67 Wrote:  

(09-24-2017 10:28 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(09-24-2017 10:21 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  Didn't you guys just struggle to beat upstart UAB yesterday? Honestly, I'm not trying to be mean, but...... come on. How can you barely beat UAB yesterday, and turn around and be telling folks to pack a lunch cause ya'lls offense is so tough?

Also, if I throw out your absurd FCS game against Lamar, UNT has only averaged 27 points a game. And that includes the OT game yesterday. Again, not trying to be calloused, but UNT hasn't exactly played against murderers row so far.

They haven't played the #6 ranked defense either. Not to mention we won't turn the ball over 5 or 6 times (I hope) like last year. AND our QB can actually complete a pass. So we will enjoy our lunch but you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself.

(09-24-2017 11:41 PM)blazr Wrote:  

(09-24-2017 10:21 PM)HogDawg Wrote:  Didn't you guys just struggle to beat upstart UAB yesterday? Honestly, I'm not trying to be mean, but...... come on. How can you barely beat UAB yesterday, and turn around and be telling folks to pack a lunch cause ya'lls offense is so tough?

Also, if I throw out your absurd FCS game against Lamar, UNT has only averaged 27 points a game. And that includes the OT game yesterday. Again, not trying to be calloused, but UNT hasn't exactly played against murderers row so far.

Dude. Educate yourself before you wreck yourself. UAB has the same coach that took a team from a 2-win then 3-win season before he arrived to 6 wins in his first year. There are over 40 upperclassmen on this team and most have been part of the program since spring 2015. Anyone can be forgiven for thinking this must be an upstart program, but they'd still be wrong. Don't worry about being mean. Tell us it's just logical that we suck this year and probably will for years to come. You'll be wrong, but say it. I suggest that, first, you really research what the program has been up to for 2 1/2 years. Are we top-tier CUSA? Not very likely yet. But when you watch this team play in 2 weeks you'll understand that no one should be ashamed to lose to this squad much less to eek out a win. Judging UNT negatively because they barely beat UAB betrays some ignorance.

Agree with all that but, there is nothing that compares to game speed, game situations (players and coaches). As the season goes on, UAB, IMO will start to falter.

So let me get this straight. As UAB gets more experience and live action, they will get.....worse?

No, they will get exposed. Depth, lack of game experience getting deeper in conference play. Not saying your team is bad, just saying it ain't gonna happen the first year back and UNT couldn't keep you off the score board but they think they will come into Hattiesburg and roll up and down the field.

Not my team, man...

Nah player! You own them now. LOL

All the rest of them.

(09-25-2017 11:07 AM)HogDawg Wrote:  In about 12 days we'll find out how good all those 40 "upperclassmen" really are. No need to jaw about it now.

No need to hold up UAB as the measuring stick of weak competition, either.

The conference never ceases to amaze me. Who would have guessed QBs from Marshall, WKY, LT, and MTSU would be among the worst in the conference after 4 weeks?

(09-26-2017 08:14 AM)Gilesfan Wrote:  The conference never ceases to amaze me. Who would have guessed QBs from Marshall, WKY, LT, and MTSU would be among the worst in the conference after 4 weeks?

http://www.espn.com/college-football/con...conference

That's funny. Looks like 3 of the 4 are pretty good.

(09-26-2017 09:15 AM)THUNDERGround Wrote:  

(09-26-2017 08:14 AM)Gilesfan Wrote:  The conference never ceases to amaze me. Who would have guessed QBs from Marshall, WKY, LT, and MTSU would be among the worst in the conference after 4 weeks?

http://www.espn.com/college-football/con...conference

That's funny. Looks like 3 of the 4 are pretty good.

Total yards? They're also the interception leaders in the league. Passer rating puts them further down.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/con...ting/id/12

(09-26-2017 09:15 AM)THUNDERGround Wrote:  

(09-26-2017 08:14 AM)Gilesfan Wrote:  The conference never ceases to amaze me. Who would have guessed QBs from Marshall, WKY, LT, and MTSU would be among the worst in the conference after 4 weeks?

http://www.espn.com/college-football/con...conference

That's funny. Looks like 3 of the 4 are pretty good.

White is averaging 6.8 ypa and has more interceptions than TDs.(and is getting sacked a ton which loses more yardage) Smith is averaging 7.7 ypa (pretty good) , but only a 4/3 TD to interception ratio (probably the best of the bunch of 4 right now). Litton is at 6.7 pya and 4/3. Stockstill is at 6.5 ypa and 4/2.

They are 7,8, 9, and 10 in QB rating within the conference.