Hey Im an eternal optimist, so you wont get a strong arguement from this guy.
You make valid points. I do worry or at least factor in a few other things. We are going to go through a major cultural change. How long does it take us to come together and find our identity? That stuff matters in close games, not on the stat sheet. TVD doesnt even have a playbook yet hahaha. How long will it take to implement the entire book and get the timing down with the O.
The ACC is down, but we arent there yet where @VA, @VT, Pitt, NC are games Im going to dismiss. I think we will get there under Mario....speaking of, history tells us our boy finds a way to lose a head scratcher every year.
On the field, I worry about the D over 4 quarters. Rique is the recruiting win of the season. But unless teams are going with 1 man routes, we have some issues and are going to get burnt here and there. I really worry about the front 7. Pressure/sacks will be low imo unless we dial it up often with blitzes and win the battle on 1st down. I dont think I can go another season watching so many missed/broken tackles. I just want fundamental/sound D. You arent going to shut down offenses anymore, but dang, can we drag a guy down after 4 yards when we have him squared up.
Hey, we still dont know what wizard we will get for an OC and we are only half way through Portal season. Lots can happen. Maybe Im thinking more along the lines of a bookie than a fan hahaha. 9 wins for me it is...taking bets now!