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I have no idea what this team will look like, which is what will make it so much fun in my opinion.

ISU will be picked by nearly everyone for dead last in Big 12, no?
I have to imagine, yes. WVU and OSU the only other candidates I can think of really.
 
Well, now that we know the schedule...
vs SE Mo win
at Iowa is a probable loss
vs Bowling Green win
vs Utah loss
vs West Virginia win
at BYU loss
at Arizona loss
vs Oklahoma St win
at Baylor loss
vs Cincinnati probable loss
at UCF probable win
vs Kansas St probable win

Puts us at 6-6. Cinci and Baylor are possible wins..
Do we live with 6-6 or 7-5?
 
Well, now that we know the schedule...
vs SE Mo win
at Iowa is a probable loss
vs Bowling Green win
vs Utah loss
vs West Virginia win
at BYU loss
at Arizona loss
vs Oklahoma St win
at Baylor loss
vs Cincinnati probable loss
at UCF probable win
vs Kansas St probable win

Puts us at 6-6. Cinci and Baylor are possible wins..
Do we live with 6-6 or 7-5?
If they end up being anything less than 0-12, I'm never rooting for them again!
 
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Well, now that we know the schedule...
vs SE Mo win
at Iowa is a probable loss
vs Bowling Green win
vs Utah loss
vs West Virginia win
at BYU loss
at Arizona loss
vs Oklahoma St win
at Baylor loss
vs Cincinnati probable loss
at UCF probable win
vs Kansas St probable win

Puts us at 6-6. Cinci and Baylor are possible wins..
Do we live with 6-6 or 7-5?
I think less than 5 wins is a disappointment. 5-6 is expectation given circumstances and neither cause optimism or concern. 7+ is a great story and cause for hope.
 
Burkle is a GREAT college tight end. But I don’t think he fits the bill as an NFL TE. I think Brahmer for sure is an NFL TE.
With 2 and 3 TE formations, there is a need for big, physical TE's to block. So Burkle's size and hands have a growing role in NFL.

Plus, team could also develop him into an O-lineman.
 
Well, now that we know the schedule...
vs SE Mo win
at Iowa is a probable loss
vs Bowling Green win
vs Utah loss
vs West Virginia win
at BYU loss
at Arizona loss
vs Oklahoma St win
at Baylor loss
vs Cincinnati probable loss
at UCF probable win
vs Kansas St probable win

Puts us at 6-6. Cinci and Baylor are possible wins..
Do we live with 6-6 or 7-5?

Absolutely.

If there's a certain vibe like a consistent sense of urgency or whatever with the team that's a bonus.
 
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I have no idea what this team will look like, which is what will make it so much fun in my opinion.

ISU will be picked by nearly everyone for dead last in Big 12, no?

Circa has national champion odds out. Here's the Big 12 order.

1. Texas Tech (+1400)
2. Utah (+8000)
3. BYU (+9000)
4. Arizona State (+15000)
5. Houston (+20000)
T-6. Baylor, K-State (+30000)
T-8. Iowa State, Cincinnati, OK State, TCU (+40000)
12. Arizona (+60000)
T-13. Kansas, UCF (+80000)
T-15. Colorado, WVU (+100000)

It's not exactly a predicted order of finish, but it's probably a pretty good proxy for a way-too-early look at how the conference is viewed.
 
Circa has national champion odds out. Here's the Big 12 order.

1. Texas Tech (+1400)
2. Utah (+8000)
3. BYU (+9000)
4. Arizona State (+15000)
5. Houston (+20000)
T-6. Baylor, K-State (+30000)
T-8. Iowa State, Cincinnati, OK State, TCU (+40000)
12. Arizona (+60000)
T-13. Kansas, UCF (+80000)
T-15. Colorado, WVU (+100000)

It's not exactly a predicted order of finish, but it's probably a pretty good proxy for a way-too-early look at how the conference is viewed.
Colorado, ok state, and Colorado all had massive turnovers as well. Personally i would put Colorado at last they are swirling down the drain.
 
I think less than 5 wins is a disappointment. 5-6 is expectation given circumstances and neither cause optimism or concern. 7+ is a great story and cause for hope.
I think it's a bit silly to put expectations on a total turnover. I just want to see a competitive team that establishes an identity, with some real potential for the future.