Yes folks...you read it here first. (I think)
The offense will be tweaked to fit Nick's abilities, instead of trying to fit him into someone else's style. There will be some option football involved...Nick will be much more at home...and like the middle of the SDSU game...we will see a much more confident and productive quarterback. The running game will be by 'committee,' and our young receivers will emerge as being very athletic with a different game plan.
The defense will be strong...with an emerging dominance on the defensive line.
The Bison will be in 'surprise-mode' in the MVFC...a much better fit for this program right now. As the season progresses...the Bison will be consistent, and at times, dominant.
There is a chance...and a good one...that the FD will see its first playoff games. (yes...plural)
Even though I was on the pull-the-redshirt wagon for a while...I've changed my mind. At the same time, I'd like to see Jose Mohler in some real game situations to spell Nick. We need a starter, and a strong sub. I'm convinced that an MVFC champion needs to have two quarterbacks that can do the job.
Offensively, we can be multi-dimensional. The predictability can end...and the defensive line will be ready to take the pressure off of our linebackers and DB's. We'll have one of the top defenses in the FCS.
Ball Control + Dominant Defense + Surprise Element = Consistency & Playoffs
I'm not drinking kool-aid, I don't have rosy glasses, and I'm not on drugs. (never used 'em in my life...never will) To those of you who know me...I've never been a 'half-full' cup type of person. For me...the cup overflows. My tribute to the seniors & up-yours thread about the officiating was totally misunderstood by a few people here. My threads about the student seating were meant to promote more student involvement. So sue me. Future Bison teams need their classmates closer to the action...to support them. I really don't care what anyone thinks about this. Remember our old discussions about the band? People said...it'll never happen...doesn't matter...uniforms don't matter...etc, etc.
That's why I am the CaBisonFan. I ain't perfect, but I give a shoot. Oh yeah, I forgot to remember, I'm an outsider. I don't know jack. I tend to apply optimism 'liberally.'
Write this down folks. It's not about one player. But the leader was found in the 2nd & 3rd quarter during the last game of the season. The coaches forgot in the 4th quarter, and took Nick out of his element...again. I think that they will have learned.
If there are 11 games, we will be 9-2, or 10-1. That little trophy comes home...where it belongs. The bunnies think that they own us now. Wrong
PS - Reading is required. Write me a PM if you need me to send Cliff.