10 Wins Looks Possible

[rutgersal]

09/03/16 at Washington - Possible Win

09/10/16 vs. Howard - Win

09/17/16 vs. New Mexico - Win

09/24/16 vs. Iowa - Possible Win

10/01/16 at Ohio State - Loss

10/08/16 vs. Michigan - Loss

10/15/16 vs. Illinois - Win

10/22/16 at Minnesota - Possible Win

11/05/16 vs. Indiana - Win

11/12/16 at Michigan State - Possible Win

11/19/16 vs. Penn State - Win

11/26/16 at Maryland College Park, Md - Win

 

[rurichdog]

Just wanted to be the first to respond. I'm sure there will be many more.

 

[rubaseball78]

10 wins and no bowl game?

 

[Toddwills00]

Please stop!

 

[PhilaPhans]

Just curious what makes you think some (higher level) schools are possible wins, while a school like Michigan is a likely loss? I'll give you Ohio State. Haha.

 

[RUsojo]

10 wins is possible if you bet the opponent in the moneyline. Actually, it probably isn't possible because I doubt there will be a moneyline for 10 of our games...

 

[MV9000]

10 wins after a 4 win season and losing our star receiver.... Not to mentioned a new coaching regime. Lay off the kool-aid brother. Im hoping for 6 and a bowl win. This thread should get interesting

 

[megadrone]

how about 3 wins possible? Howard, New Mexico (maybe), and one of Indiana, Minnesota, Maryland?

 

[kjb32812]

@rutgersal I'm sure you are penning a much deeper, well thought out season outlook for tMB. Can't wait to read it. As an FYI, I always send a copy to Phil Steele so he can see what his biggest competitors are thinking.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

I'm just gonna go ahead and assume that you're at Tiki Bar in Point pounding 16oz double-shot Screwdrivers while double-fisting with Oyster shots.

 

[knightfan7]

how about 3 wins possible? Howard, New Mexico (maybe), and one of Indiana, Minnesota, Maryland?

Al's over the top for sure but this is too going the other way. There is no reason to think RU can't beat UNM, Minn, Indiana, UMd, and Illinois.

 

[RobertG]

This is a great sign. Training camp has just started and rutgersal is in mid season form!

 

[knightfan7]

I'm just gonna go ahead and assume that you're at Tiki Bar in Point pounding 16oz double-shot Screwdrivers while double-fisting with Oyster shots.

He probably got his car towed for leaving it in a "no parking" area, forcing him to leg out bar hopping in the 100 degree heat. Add the booze and he was a little dizzy when he posted.

 

[ScarletStateofNJ]

You lost me at a 20 point road underdog game at Washington as a possible win.

 

[mildone]

We're going to the Superbowl!

 

[rutgersal]

Just curious what makes you think some (higher level) schools are possible wins, while a school like Michigan is a likely loss? I'll give you Ohio State. Haha.

Its my observation that Ohio State and Michigan are a cut above the rest in terms of elite talent, elite depth, and elite coaching. John O'Korn is Michigan's likely starter, who ripped our defense in 2013 when playing for Houston.

Schools may have one of the attributes but not all three. Washington, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Iowa are blue collar teams like us, who have lost a lot to graduation, so at the very least, we should be competitive with them, and possibly pull out the win.

 

[rutgersal]

You lost me at a 20 point road underdog game at Washington as a possible win.

we were a 20 point favorite when fresno played us, and we lost. I think we've got a great chance, because they simply don't respect us, and we're going to go out there, and SMACK them in the mouth. This is a NEW era of Rutgers Football!!

 

[albanyknight]

I think 6 wins would be a beyond expectation successful season.

 

[RU848789]

Al has become a realist - in the old days, he would've predicted 12-0 for the regular season.

 

[TMCB]

I think we give Washington all they can handle and maybe just maybe more ....

 

[mildone]

Al has become a realist - in the old days, he would've predicted 12-0 for the regular season.

Thanks, Flood.

 

[RUChoppin]

al, losses to OSU and Michigan? Is that because this is a transition year?

 

[RU in IM]

10 wins after a 4 win season and losing our star receiver.... Not to mentioned a new coaching regime. Lay off the kool-aid brother. Im hoping for 6 and a bowl win. This thread should get interesting

1983 3-8, 1984 7-3 with a new coach (Anderson) and a very good schedule. Upset Syracuse on the road 19-0 (the Orange beat #2 Nebraska the next week), beat two bowl teams including ranked West Virginia. Losses were 15-12 to PSU. Other losses were to ranked Kentucky and a very tough BC team (Year of the Miami Hail Mary), which was a very good game against Flute and Co.

So yes, it is possible to have a much better season with a new coach. 10 is a big reach, but we will be much more competitive.

 

[MikeR0102]

I believe in Al.

 

[superfan01]

Need to understand rutgersal language and logic

When he predicts us to lose -it really means blowout loss
Possible win= loss
Win = maybe.

So by that logic he is really predicting a 6-6 at best which is somewhat reasonable.

 

[Mr_Twister]

I think we give Washington all they can handle and maybe just maybe more ....

Within recent memory, coach Petersen ranked #8 among all coaches when it came to success against the point spread (ATS). Washington will not be sleeping on Rutgers.

 

[superfan01]

Also I love how he has @ Washington as a possible win. Could very well be toughest game of year. We're going cross country with a new coach and system against a team some have ranked in top 10.

We're likely 20 pt dogs on this game.

 

[RBNY87]

I definitely think Men's basketball pulls of 10 plus wins this year.

 

[DJ Spanky]

I hate it when al is so pessimistic.

 

[Plum Street]

Al is awesome !! What does this guy do for a living ?

 

[mildone]

Al is awesome !! What does this guy do for a living ?

Must be an actuary.

 

[KnightsofChrome]

AL, I agree. + I to me Minnesota is WIN. And, the rest of you "experts" GET OUT OF MY FOXHOLE!

 

[newwavedave1]

Al has become a realist - in the old days, he would've predicted 12-0 for the regular season.

You beat me to it. Add a National Championship to the delusion.

 

[knightfan7]

Al is awesome !! What does this guy do for a living ?

Hopefully nothing that involves driving a motor vehicle.

 

[ScarletRunner]

I definitely think Men's basketball pulls of 10 plus wins this year.

Damn it... knew someone was going to beat me to the joke.

 

[REDRICH65]

Is her predicting a win for Trump too?

 

[RUwoz]

Need to understand rutgersal language and logic

When he predicts us to lose -it really means blowout loss
Possible win= loss
Win = maybe.

So by that logic he is really predicting a 6-6 at best which is somewhat reasonable.

This is the perfect translation, well done

 

[KJ_RU]

We're going to win 10 games with a coach that rutgersal said was a bad hire. Imagine if we would've hired Al Golden he would've predicted 15-0, (NC, Grey Cup, and Superbowl).

 

[KJ_RU]

Hopefully nothing that involves driving a motor vehicle.

OR involves other peoples money or the care of children.

 

[Ty Webb]

Ain't the start of the college season until Al makes a dumbass prediction!