Thanks, TB. I can't take any credit but I will say I've gone through a lot of smokes in the 4th quarters of the last 3 games. In recent years we'd have found a way to lose those games. I'd say it's a good sign that we're finding a way to win them for a change.
Too early to be talking roses yet, Alan, but we do have one thing going for us and that's a VERY favorable schedule. Eight games at home is a good start. Our 4 road games are at Penn State, Indiana, Minnesota and Purdue. All very winnable games but you can't take them for granted. Our toughest games are at home vs. Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State. Wisconsin looked really good last night. Gonna take a complete game for all 4 quarters to beat them. I think we can beat Ohio State right now but in two weeks, who knows? They've got a lot of young players and a new coach. If and when they start to gel they're gonna be a dangerous team. Michigan is hard to figure, but they seem to be on the rise. That Robinson kid looks unstoppable and they can put a lot of points on the board so we'll have to get the offense cranked up for that one. Remember last year they beat us up there 67-65 in 3OT so I'm looking for another wild one this year. Don't have Iowa, Michigan State or Nebraska on the schedule this year so that's another plus. Kinda nice feeling like we've at least got a chance in every game. Hasn't been that way around here much lately.
Heck, if we could play defense like we did against ASU and offense like we did in the 4th quarter yesterday, we'd have one heckuva football team. But it doesn't work that way, does it? Either way it should be a fun ride.
Maybe a little early.
