Expectation was elevated from the inside and out

[Oak23]

IMO The bottom line frustration is due to:
1. On paper it appeared everything was in place for 10 wins.
2. It seems like it took 20 years to get here and concern that the talent level/team may not come together for another 20 years. (*many older folks remember the darker days like they were yesterday and IT SUCKED!)
3. Jomo elevated it more by asking people about ring sizes and empty trophy shelves.
(These statements DEFINITELY made things worse because those who had originally tempered their expectations began to allow themselves the opportunity to dream as well). Subsequently, many folks expectations went thru the stratosphere as the naysayers were fewer and further between.
All of this has resulted in this year seeming ALOT worse than 8-5 while at the same time putting a damper on excitement/momentum about the following year.

Maybe recruiting will continue to do well during the off season, still.

 

[Clarence Boddicker]

IMO The bottom line frustration is due to:
1. On paper it appeared everything was in place for 10 wins.
2. It seems like it took 20 years to get here and concern that the talent level/team may not come together for another 20 years. (*many older folks remember the darker days like they were yesterday and IT SUCKED!)
3. Jomo elevated it more by asking people about ring sizes and empty trophy shelves.
(These statements DEFINITELY made things worse because those who had originally tempered their expectations began to allow themselves the opportunity to dream as well). Subsequently, many folks expectations went thru the stratosphere as the naysayers were fewer and further between.
All of this has resulted in this year seeming ALOT worse than 8-5 while at the same time putting a damper on excitement/momentum about the following year.

Maybe recruiting will continue to do well during the off season, still.

10 wins ain't what it used to be. I'd gamble this year's potential 10 wins and a Peach Bowl for a chance to be even better long term.

 

[muddawgs]

What? I’m pretty sure 10 wins in the SEC is better than what it use to be. Maybe the AAC.

 

[Clarence Boddicker]

What? I’m pretty sure 10 wins in the SEC is better than what it use to be. Maybe the AAC.

10 wins now is actually what 9 wins used to be. We added the FCS opponent, remember? It's only really an accomplishment if you get to a Big 6 bowl game and win it.

Do you consider 2014 (overall) a big accomplishment? I see it more as a missed opportunity. We missed the Heisman, the playoff, the SEC, and the Big 6 bowl victory. It provided some good memories certainly, but nothing tangible to put in the trophy case.

 

[msstate7]

10 wins now is actually what 9 wins used to be. We added the FCS opponent, remember? It's only really an accomplishment if you get to a Big 6 bowl game and win it.

Do you consider 2014 (overall) a big accomplishment? I see it more as a missed opportunity. We missed the Heisman, the playoff, the SEC, and the Big 6 bowl victory. It provided some good memories certainly, but nothing tangible to put in the trophy case.

Yeah, yeah I do consider it an accomplishment to get to the orange bowl. Playoffs or bust at miss state, huh?