Just One Word, People

DEFENSE

If the defense is up to snuff, then the pressure is off Malik and the offense while they gel as a unit.

We should see a return to the 2012 level of play, barring injuries. And with that defense and this year's schedule, we should win 10 games. And with some breaks, contend for the Playoff. We are pre-season #11 this year. If we are #11 or better after Stanford, I call the season a success.

I expect to see bodies flying all over the field tonight. The D gave up a lot of points in the second half of the season last year, and they want to put that out of their minds and their opponents' minds. I expect the word "stout" to be used a lot when describing this unit.

The offense will make some mistakes (no false starts, delays, or pick sixes, please!) but hopefully they'll be of the recoverable kind.

We're favored by 9.5 last time I looked and I agree with Godfather--we should cover in the home opener.

And regarding the color orange, find Jon Olson and make sure he's wearing Blue and Gold tonight. Disgraceful post on Facebook yesterday!

If you didn't see my last post, please use my new email address (dewussler@gmail.com) to contact me directly.

ND 27, UT 13.

GO IRISH!!! BEAT LONGHORNS!!!

The Colonel