Post by gwebb1994 on Aug 29, 2021 14:34:48 GMT -5
Of course, this is assuming we play all 11 games without interruption. I have a gut feeling once the weather turns colder we are going to see stuff start shutting down again, but alas, we have no political thread (thank the almighty) so I'll opine no further. As for GW football........
9/4 at Georgia Southern: GSU has benched their returning starting QB for their first two games for academics, and they lost a key LB to injury. We might be able to hang around a bit longer as a result. Really intrigued to see how our QB situation shuffles out with the two transfers, Fisher and Bowers. Either way, we don't have the horses to pull the upset, but playing GSU within 20 would be an accomplishment. Loss.
9/11 at Charlotte: I'll expect us to have a good number of fans on hand. Charlotte's returning QB, Reynolds, is very formidable, our defense will have a challenge. 49ers only played 6 games total last fall, so hard to gauge how they'll perform early after hosting Duke this Friday. Again, playing these FBS teams within 20 is an accomplishment since we still don't have the proven talent on the roster Lamb is building. Loss.
9/18 vs. Lincoln (PA): A cupcake defined. The worst D2 football program in the nation, by far. They have not won a game since October 13, 2018, and have won a total of 11 games since the 2010 season. If we don't win this one by 30+, we have issues. Win.
9/25 vs Western Carolina: Kerwin Bell takes over at WCU, a program in dire need of a reboot, and frankly, Kerwin should have been considered for the GW job in the hiring process of Lamb. Bell will build a winner in time, but will take his lumps early, one of which being here in a key game as far as establishing a little recruiting edge in western NC. Win.
10/2 at Monmouth: The start of the Kalladner "let's hose GW with the schedule" tour begins at the best team in the conference. A definite measuring stick type of game to start the conference year off with. We just aren't there yet talent-wise. Loss.
10/9 vs. Campbell: Another key type of game for in-state recruiting. CU has spared no expenses in building their program (Chuck, take note). Minter has done a great job there thus far. On paper, you'd think we haven't caught the Camels yet. Games aren't played on paper. Give us the mild upset here in a 'black-out' game at night. Win.
10/16 BYE the one and only thing the conference got right with our schedule, the bye is in a perfect spot
10/23 vs. Robert Morris: Homecoming day game and key for the program with a bunch of alumni on hand to show some excitement and progress. Coming off the bye week, I expect our most impressive win to this point in the season. Win.
10/30 at Kennesaw State: The second best team in the league and likely the last time we'll play them, and the start of a brutal back-to-back. We'll hang in for awhile, but you know KSU wants to win the league on their way out. Loss.
11/6 at Hampton: A long bus ride at a tough venue. Talent-wise, we have a shot to pull the upset here, but I don't see it happening, yet, we'll save our big upset for later. Loss.
11/13 vs Charleston Southern: A chance to finish unbeaten at home in Lamb's first full season as HC against a program moving up the chain as well. This will be close, but we get the job done. Win.
11/20 at North Carolina A&T: Another difficult road game to close the season against an in-state rival whose program is well-established. A big time challenge, and a win here would be absolutely huge for off-season momentum, finishing above .500 despite the conference's best effort to stop it, and would give us a recruiting boost. A smell a huge upset here. Win.
So, 6-5, which should make Lamb coach of the year given the gauntlet, especially on the road.
Opine y'all.
9/4 at Georgia Southern: GSU has benched their returning starting QB for their first two games for academics, and they lost a key LB to injury. We might be able to hang around a bit longer as a result. Really intrigued to see how our QB situation shuffles out with the two transfers, Fisher and Bowers. Either way, we don't have the horses to pull the upset, but playing GSU within 20 would be an accomplishment. Loss.
9/11 at Charlotte: I'll expect us to have a good number of fans on hand. Charlotte's returning QB, Reynolds, is very formidable, our defense will have a challenge. 49ers only played 6 games total last fall, so hard to gauge how they'll perform early after hosting Duke this Friday. Again, playing these FBS teams within 20 is an accomplishment since we still don't have the proven talent on the roster Lamb is building. Loss.
9/18 vs. Lincoln (PA): A cupcake defined. The worst D2 football program in the nation, by far. They have not won a game since October 13, 2018, and have won a total of 11 games since the 2010 season. If we don't win this one by 30+, we have issues. Win.
9/25 vs Western Carolina: Kerwin Bell takes over at WCU, a program in dire need of a reboot, and frankly, Kerwin should have been considered for the GW job in the hiring process of Lamb. Bell will build a winner in time, but will take his lumps early, one of which being here in a key game as far as establishing a little recruiting edge in western NC. Win.
10/2 at Monmouth: The start of the Kalladner "let's hose GW with the schedule" tour begins at the best team in the conference. A definite measuring stick type of game to start the conference year off with. We just aren't there yet talent-wise. Loss.
10/9 vs. Campbell: Another key type of game for in-state recruiting. CU has spared no expenses in building their program (Chuck, take note). Minter has done a great job there thus far. On paper, you'd think we haven't caught the Camels yet. Games aren't played on paper. Give us the mild upset here in a 'black-out' game at night. Win.
10/16 BYE the one and only thing the conference got right with our schedule, the bye is in a perfect spot
10/23 vs. Robert Morris: Homecoming day game and key for the program with a bunch of alumni on hand to show some excitement and progress. Coming off the bye week, I expect our most impressive win to this point in the season. Win.
10/30 at Kennesaw State: The second best team in the league and likely the last time we'll play them, and the start of a brutal back-to-back. We'll hang in for awhile, but you know KSU wants to win the league on their way out. Loss.
11/6 at Hampton: A long bus ride at a tough venue. Talent-wise, we have a shot to pull the upset here, but I don't see it happening, yet, we'll save our big upset for later. Loss.
11/13 vs Charleston Southern: A chance to finish unbeaten at home in Lamb's first full season as HC against a program moving up the chain as well. This will be close, but we get the job done. Win.
11/20 at North Carolina A&T: Another difficult road game to close the season against an in-state rival whose program is well-established. A big time challenge, and a win here would be absolutely huge for off-season momentum, finishing above .500 despite the conference's best effort to stop it, and would give us a recruiting boost. A smell a huge upset here. Win.
So, 6-5, which should make Lamb coach of the year given the gauntlet, especially on the road.
Opine y'all.
