He thinks Iowa will win the west. He thinks Michigan and Northwestern will be back. He thinks TCU is a top 25 team behind a pretty good defense and a better DE (statistically) than Gregory at Nebraska.
Small wonder he thinks the gophs will have 6 wins.
I'm really looking forward to the TCU game. It's going to be an early gauge of our team and the offense in particular.
25. TCU
THE GOOD—In a defense-optional league, Gary Patterson refuses to pander. Nine starters return from a top 25 defense in 2013, but it’s a player that was mostly absent a year ago generating the most buzz. Devonte Fields was a man-child rushing the passer in 2012, but struggled with injuries and a suspension that kept him out most of last season. He’s back and he’s a difference-maker.
THE BAD—The offense was the problem last year. You aren’t going to win too many games in a pinball wizard conference like the Big 12 if you’re 87th nationally in scoring points, and 104th in total offense. TCU is hoping Texas A&M transfer Matt Joeckel can win the starting quarterback job, which would allow Trevone Boykin to become an all-purpose threat.
THE BOTTOM LINE—The transition to the Big 12 has been a rough one for the Horned Frogs, but Patterson is too good of a coach to stay down too long. This is one of my bounce-back teams for 2014.
