I think we will have a better team for the following reasons:
As for our opponents, it is a must to sweep the non-conference. Kansas, Texas Tech, and West Virginia are not overwhelming opponents. TCU, Baylor and OU are out of our league. K-State, Okie State and Texas are question marks. K-State has to take a step back sometime. Without that QB and receiver. I am not convinced Texas found the right man to fit their talent - yet. And Okie State didn't perform that well towards the end and something just doesn't seem the same there. Not sure what.
A fast start is not only needed, but it could build us through the tougher part of the schedule.
- Mangino's offense will be more comfortable with him and he with them. 2nd year will mean a lot.
- Sam Richardson 2015 will be better than Sam Richardson 2014
- Offensive Line will be better. 2nd year under Blaney and more experience going in.
- Commitment to the running game - bigger TE's, more physical line play particularly on the interior seems to me to be a real emphasis, not just words.
- Desmond Tucker looked to be, in the Spring game, the first interior disruptor we have had in quite awhile.
- LB play seemed faster with Harris and Jones. Still concerned about Peters/Mills.
- Truly think we may have the best secondary since 2005. Not as much experience as 2005, but more depth.
As for our opponents, it is a must to sweep the non-conference. Kansas, Texas Tech, and West Virginia are not overwhelming opponents. TCU, Baylor and OU are out of our league. K-State, Okie State and Texas are question marks. K-State has to take a step back sometime. Without that QB and receiver. I am not convinced Texas found the right man to fit their talent - yet. And Okie State didn't perform that well towards the end and something just doesn't seem the same there. Not sure what.
A fast start is not only needed, but it could build us through the tougher part of the schedule.
