A lot like 2005...

[ucf_71127]

This year has reminded me a lot of 2005. In '05 we won the east division and played in a bowl and finished at 8-5. I can only hope for a similar overall and conference record this year.

Here are some similarities:
- two "go-to" receivers in Brandon Marshall and Mike Walker (Adkins and Tre'Quan)
- An exciting and talented FRESHMAN running back, Kevin Smith (Taj McGowan)
- One of the youngest teams in the nation with 13 seniors (9 seniors this year- I think)
- A junior QB, Moffitt, leading the way (Holman a junior)
- Both years our opening game was on a Thursday (lost to USC east in '05).
- Started the season 0-2 both years, losing an in-state game.

The biggest difference is that Holman just got hurt. If he is out for a while I expect to see our passing game to struggle and our opponents to put more defenders in the box making it tougher to run. It could be a really tough year with that loss. Tyler Harris looked good for a freshman playing in his 1st game. His future looks bright.

 

[C-MontCityKnight2]

No.
- AAC, even though is a dumpster fire, is worlds better than the MAC.
- We played a decent USC team close. We got spanked by a horrendous Stanford team.
- USF != FIU, especially not in 2005.
- In 2005 we didn't know just how bad GOL coaching was. We all gave 2004 a pass (first year as coach), even though we realized after he couldn't win a freaking game with 5 NFL players on our team.
- GOL still had something to prove in 2005. Now we just throw $$ at him when he farts in Dr. Hitt's direction. He has zero incentive to improve as he gets paid until he decides to stop coaching or dies.

 

[ucfversusbcs]

In 2005 we were in CUSA not the MAC.
That said it will be just as bad as our last year in the MAC. Some similarities - blowout loss to Wisconsin (Stanford) and a one point loss. If Furman beats us we're toast.