CALIHAWK1":20c6zt3p said:Are these 7 wins going to feel better than Sarks 7 wins?
KitsapGuy":3g744ksy said:2. Chris Petersen, Washington
Career record: 92-12
NFL draft picks the last five years: 14
Some people will continue to rail against Petersen for the conference he played in, but it doesn't matter where you coach, an 88 percent winning percentage in FBS college football is good. He is one of the best at identifying mismatches to exploit on offense, and has a great reputation for finding talent and developing it. He'll face a step up in competition at Washington, but make no mistake -- he's a talented coach who runs a top-notch program.
http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap20000 ... rs_fischer
Sark didn't even make the list of top 14. :twisted:
Oh. And who was last at 14? :stirthepot:
14. Mike Riley, Oregon State
Career record: 88-73
NFL draft picks the last five years: 9
In addition to being one of the best coaches in college football, you'd be hard pressed to find a nicer coach in the sport than Riley. He might not yell and scream like others on this list, but he's a sharp offensive football mind and knows how to get the best out of players who often aren't as talented as those they line up against. Plus, how many top-notch coaches ride their bike to work everyday?
davidonmi":2hehdsrl said:I just disagree hawknation. I would never be happy with a 3-6 conference record regardless of who we beat. Sark did not leave the cupboard bare at all and I think most of us would agree that petersen is an upgrade at HC to sarkisian.
There are concerns at QB, RB, and TE however I really like what we have on the offensive line in terms of experience.
The secondary behind peters is also a cause for concern however the front has a chance to be nasty.
My expectation looking at the schedule is 9-4, but I could deal with 8-5, not 7-6 though
davidonmi":1i6rxi2l said:I don't see a huge ? at RB. I like Washington and the offensive line is big so that will play well in the run game, and they all have in the past blocked well for sankey.
I don't see 9-4 as unrealistic. Illinois, Hawaii, EWU, GSU, Cal Colorado, there's 6 wins alone yes?
ASU lost a lot of talent and we have them at home. I see that as probably a 50/50 game
a big part of OSU last year was Cooks, he's gone. At home that's a 50/50 game at worst.
and then the apple cup. We should go 2-1 in those games
Plus is it unrealistic to pull one upset on UCLA/Stanford/Oregon/Arizona?
So yes 8-5 is fine, 9-4 is realistic