1. OSU - prayers
2. SDSU - We could be favored but this will be a defensive struggle. 24 pts wins.
3. EMU- on the road and a solidly coached squad with offensive power
4. CMU- a little more well rounded than EMU and at home.
5. NIU- MAC West revenge
6. Kent- good coaching and speed
7. BSU- thorn in our side
8. BG- rivalry game and fans for the 1st time since 2018
9. WMU- down year in a spoiler spot
10. UB- not sure, but irrelevant game for standings if we had one.
11. UMass- revenge spot FOE THEM
12. LIU- tune up
anything less than 9 wins is a disaster
(This post was last modified: 07-26-2022 12:00 AM by UofToledoFans.)
Pretty fair ranking. I'd say the top 6 on your list will be tough games and the bottom 6 are ones we should win, but there's always a game you play flat against a weak team and lose or barely survive. based on the roster, recent history, and schedule I'd say 8-4 is likely. 9-3 means winning every game you should win and most of the close to call ones (candle hasn't been very good in that segment of the schedule). I would expect losses to OSU and SDSU, although SDSU plays a conservative style that will probably mean a close game if we can avoid turnovers. 2-2 non conf. 6-2 in the MAC, 2nd place West or tied for 1st would be my guess. Good defense, emerging QB, mediocre line, some skill position question marks, and no reliable kicker (plus a new punter). Defense should be good enough to beat up the weaker half of the schedule, but gonna need growth to have a 3-3 or better recrod against the top half of the sched.
(This post was last modified: 07-26-2022 03:33 AM by pono.)
I predict 7-5…7-6 after a bowl loss. Losses to OSU, SDSU, CMU, NIU, and the usual Rocket let-down game against somebody else. I do think the D will keep us in every MAC game, and I think the MAC losses will be close, but weaknesses on offense & coaching lapses will be exploited.
Sadly B-Cunn, you’re probably right. We just can’t seem to get out of our own way with this current coaching staff. I see 7-5 or 8-4, no higher than third place overall so we miss yet another MACC, and another bowl loss to a less talented team.
(07-26-2022 06:40 AM)bcunn3128 Wrote: I predict 7-5…7-6 after a bowl loss. Losses to OSU, SDSU, CMU, NIU, and the usual Rocket let-down game against somebody else. I do think the D will keep us in every MAC game, and I think the MAC losses will be close, but weaknesses on offense & coaching lapses will be exploited.
Yup. I could see them hang around vs the 'nuts down south to get the fans excited then take a dump the following week
O will be challenged in both run game and passing game.
D will be great. This is the key. We are very strong across front and addition of Holt and Gant further strengthens OLB and edge beyond awesome group of Hines, Taylor, etc. D backfield loses 2 to pros but the talent is there. More guys headed to draft from this group (Mitchell and McD).
I think 9 to 10 wins.
I like our chances against all MAC opponents. I do believe we have superior personnel and the staff will get us there.
(07-26-2022 07:55 AM)Nick in Cleveland Wrote: Sadly B-Cunn, you’re probably right. We just can’t seem to get out of our own way with this current coaching staff. I see 7-5 or 8-4, no higher than third place overall so we miss yet another MACC, and another bowl loss to a less talented team.
I just want to play a noteworthy bowl team.
Not making excuses, but im making excuses.
FIU is a god awful name that IMO is tough to get up for. App State was awesome, but the 2nd time was annoying when we just had played. MTSU is an old SBC team with not much buzz lately. I feel like "Toledo" in name carries more weight than our bowl foes have. Temple was ranked and our boys were up for it. I really dont like going down south and playing a road game vs. another 7 win team.
UC, Houston, ECU, App (now), ULL, Coastal, Marshall, Boise State, B1G... throw us a damn bone. Detroit would be a welcome destination as well, just for travel purposes.
Excitement isnt low because of the AD hire and feeling like its a make or break year... but its been higher. Our fanbase needs FUEL.
(07-26-2022 07:55 AM)Nick in Cleveland Wrote: Sadly B-Cunn, you’re probably right. We just can’t seem to get out of our own way with this current coaching staff. I see 7-5 or 8-4, no higher than third place overall so we miss yet another MACC, and another bowl loss to a less talented team.
I just want to play a noteworthy bowl team.
Not making excuses, but im making excuses.
FIU is a god awful name that IMO is tough to get up for. App State was awesome, but the 2nd time was annoying when we just had played. MTSU is an old SBC team with not much buzz lately. I feel like "Toledo" in name carries more weight than our bowl foes have. Temple was ranked and our boys were up for it. I really dont like going down south and playing a road game vs. another 7 win team.
UC, Houston, ECU, App (now), ULL, Coastal, Marshall, Boise State, B1G... throw us a damn bone. Detroit would be a welcome destination as well, just for travel purposes.
Excitement isnt low because of the AD hire and feeling like its a make or break year... but its been higher. Our fanbase needs FUEL.
excitement is low when a team under performs year after year (since 2017), especially following all the hype from preseason MAC rankings and Signed Day ratings- they want to create excitement this season-get on a winning streak
Just got my ticket order envelop. Every year the same. I say, "not this year, too tired." Then they entice me with their evil wiles and concession coupons.
(07-25-2022 11:59 PM)UofToledoFans Wrote: 1. OSU - prayers
2. SDSU - We could be favored but this will be a defensive struggle. 24 pts wins.
3. EMU- on the road and a solidly coached squad with offensive power
4. CMU- a little more well rounded than EMU and at home.
5. NIU- MAC West revenge
6. Kent- good coaching and speed
7. BSU- thorn in our side
8. BG- rivalry game and fans for the 1st time since 2018
9. WMU- down year in a spoiler spot
10. UB- not sure, but irrelevant game for standings if we had one.
11. UMass- revenge spot FOE THEM
12. LIU- tune up
anything less than 9 wins is a disaster
Re rank. 1. OSU- BIG LOSS 2. UB- BIG GAME 3. SDSU- UNLUCKY LOSS 4. EMU- INCONSISTENT
5. BSU- AT HOME 6. KENT- BIG WIN
7. NIU- BIG WIN 8. BG- RIVALRY GAME 9. CMU- BIG WIN 10. WMU- FOR DETROIT 11. UMASS- BIG WIN
12. LIU- WIN
Big games remain because they're in front of us still. UB could be somwhere between a BIG WIN and an unlucky close loss. But its not a standings beater, just a standings seperater. 9+ still looking good. Scrolled thru some early season threads and 7-5 seems like the main prediction for lots on here. And they even NOTED the MAC was the wost its been. Im not feeling Crow for Thanksgiving. May be serving it up in Kzoo though
(07-25-2022 11:59 PM)UofToledoFans Wrote: 1. OSU - prayers
2. SDSU - We could be favored but this will be a defensive struggle. 24 pts wins.
3. EMU- on the road and a solidly coached squad with offensive power
4. CMU- a little more well rounded than EMU and at home.
5. NIU- MAC West revenge
6. Kent- good coaching and speed
7. BSU- thorn in our side
8. BG- rivalry game and fans for the 1st time since 2018
9. WMU- down year in a spoiler spot
10. UB- not sure, but irrelevant game for standings if we had one.
11. UMass- revenge spot FOE THEM
12. LIU- tune up
anything less than 9 wins is a disaster
Re rank. 1. OSU- BIG LOSS 2. UB- BIG GAME 3. SDSU- UNLUCKY LOSS 4. EMU- INCONSISTENT
5. BSU- AT HOME 6. KENT- BIG WIN
7. NIU- BIG WIN 8. BG- RIVALRY GAME 9. CMU- BIG WIN 10. WMU- FOR DETROIT 11. UMASS- BIG WIN
12. LIU- WIN
Big games remain because they're in front of us still. UB could be somwhere between a BIG WIN and an unlucky close loss. But its not a standings beater, just a standings seperater. 9+ still looking good. Scrolled thru some early season threads and 7-5 seems like the main prediction for lots on here. And they even NOTED the MAC was the wost its been. Im not feeling Crow for Thanksgiving. May be serving it up in Kzoo though
If Toledo played to their capabilities this could have been a 13-1 season…
But am sure a lot on this board would be happy with 10+ wins !! I am predicting one more regular season loss / a MACC win / and a bowl win when hopefully more of this team is healthy and dialed in for a change …
(This post was last modified: 10-17-2022 12:31 PM by FMRocket.)
