Expectations Before and After 5 games

[Dwinstitles]

 

[ristwasdown]

I expected us to lose one of our first five.

I expected us to lose one of our last 6-7.

I still expect us to drop one and I expect all of us to freak the **** out because we shouldn't lose. Odds to drop one are higher than going undefeated.

My personal goal of ACC championship and cfb playoff still there as well.

Lets see how it goes. Just don't drop 2 or 3 like last year. Keep it up on D and don't **** up the fourth quarter.

 

[cway313]

Before 5 games I was at 9-3. After 5 games I'm at please win this **** conference and make a playoff.

 

[OrangeBowlMagic]

Always felt this was a playoff team. After seeing it 5 times, imo it’ll be disappointing to not win the ACC and make the final four.

I guess I could live with something like 13-0 ACC champs and losing a classic in the round of 8, but this is one of the 4 best teams in the country, full stop. End the season like it.

 

[Canesfan1899]

Go 1-0 every week. Louisville is next! My prediction for them :

 

[ShadowSpring]

playoffs, nothing has changed

 

[Go Canes!!]

15-0

 

[Hegemon]

Nothings changed

ACCCG/Playoffs

 

[MovingZen]

I feel like my 10-2 prediction might just be low. I still expect acccg and playoffs. I'm ready to start seeing acc teams getting stomped out.

 

[caneULM]

Man, I don't know. If Miami beats Louisville convincingly on Friday....... I mean who else is left that poses any challenge? We'll see though.

 

[aelmiami]

I was bullish on us doing the right things and going 11-1 or 10-2 and making the CFP. Veteran team, high talent and key positions. I felt the floor was really high. Like 9 wins high.

Now? We better win the conference and at a minimum one CFP game. This is the year I’ve been waiting for since the last Orange Bowl win. Build off a successful season and change the trajectory of the program.

 

[canesbrah]

Man, I don't know. If Miami beats Louisville convincingly on Friday....... I mean who else is left that poses any challenge? We'll see though.

Pitt up there to end the year is all I got

 

[407cane]

Louisville, smu, pitt

I think we drop one but happy to be wrong

 

[UMSeb]

Pre season i was definitely in the 9-3 camp. Now, i think we go final 4 at least.

 

[Flynell7]

Louisville, smu, pitt

I think we drop one but happy to be wrong

What have you seen this year that makes you think that?

 

[bdcane4eva]

Loudly I been spittin 8-4 from the jump... admittedly I am very happy and impressed SO FAR with this team especially the D.
November is still on the horizon to navigate, but if we can.....I'll be the first mfer in here saying I was wrong bout us. Let's see what happens...

 

[MiamisMoperiestMopes]

Assuming we remain healthy at the most important spots, anything less than playoffs is an epic collapse and Mario will continue to be meme.

 

[Elmer Leghorn]

Pre season 9-3
Now 12-0

 

[EudocimusAlbus]

We aren't half way through the season yet, lots can happen, but I'm optimistic. Keep us healthy and keep the team from catching complacency all the while continuing to learn from our mistakes - ACC Chip min for me.

Edit: who could have expected this dramatic turnaround of that woeful defense of last season. We are physical AF! Completely changed everyone's expectations this season.

Also, if anyone watched what they did to Auburn this weekend vs UGA, you'd realize how quickly a game can be turned upside by the refs and considering the rate we've been penalized and the lack of penalties on opposing teams, this is concerning. Could be the difference in some games if we don't blow teams out.

 

[GirthQuake]

my standard is still the same before the start of the season. With all the resources and the fact it’s now year 4, acc title and cfb playoffs. Made it through the tough part let’s see if we can close it out.

Anything else is a failure imo.