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<blockquote data-quote="Augusta_Jacket" data-source="post: 700350" data-attributes="member: 1191"><p>To be fair, I never moved goal posts. I predicted 4 wins. (I freely admit I expected to beat the Citadel.) The contention was that almost every predictor this past season was right. The main arguments against the prediction was that GT had for the last decade been defying predictions. I would stipulate that it was probably a <em><strong>LOT</strong></em> harder for the prognosticators to get a feel for how good CPJs offenses were ahead of time. (2014 was a prime example) Now that we are running a more conventional offense, it's a LOT easier for the press to size up our potential. </p><p></p><p>So yes, by winning three games GT met the expectations of almost every media outlet that predicts college football. Are those GT expectations? I don't think you'll find a coach alive who will <em><strong>ADMIT </strong></em>that, but I am pretty sure CGC knew what he was walking into here. </p><p></p><p>As to your assertions on the rest of the ACC, I generally agree. UNC will be a force soon if they keep recruiting like they are. FSU and Miami will eventually put it all back together. Duke has a great coach who isn't going anywhere else. VT shouldn't be counted out either. </p><p></p><p>I would disagree on the 7 years part. First, I don't see it taking 7 years to field winning teams. I believe we should be winning routinely again by year 4 at the latest, and it's possible, though not probable, that we could work our way into a bowl game this year. Regardless, whether it takes 3, 4, 7, or even 10 years doesn't matter. We have to work the process and not take shortcuts to meet arbitrary deadlines. </p><p></p><p>In 2015, when everyone was hot to fire CPJ, I stated that changing offenses would mean a lost decade of GT football, which was the main reason I initially opposed hiring him in 2008. I stated then that turning over a roster and building the necessary depth would take 7-8 years. </p><p></p><p>I no longer believe this to be the case. The loosening of transfer restrictions and the almost free agent like movement of NCAA football players has rearranged the paradigm. I now believe CGC can build a team built to compete in 10 of our 12 games in 3-4 years. I think it will take longer to get us to Clemson/uga competitiveness, but that was always going to be the case. </p><p></p><p>So, TLDR version: It's not time to worry yet...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Augusta_Jacket, post: 700350, member: 1191"] To be fair, I never moved goal posts. I predicted 4 wins. (I freely admit I expected to beat the Citadel.) The contention was that almost every predictor this past season was right. The main arguments against the prediction was that GT had for the last decade been defying predictions. I would stipulate that it was probably a [I][B]LOT[/B][/I] harder for the prognosticators to get a feel for how good CPJs offenses were ahead of time. (2014 was a prime example) Now that we are running a more conventional offense, it's a LOT easier for the press to size up our potential. So yes, by winning three games GT met the expectations of almost every media outlet that predicts college football. Are those GT expectations? I don't think you'll find a coach alive who will [I][B]ADMIT [/B][/I]that, but I am pretty sure CGC knew what he was walking into here. As to your assertions on the rest of the ACC, I generally agree. UNC will be a force soon if they keep recruiting like they are. FSU and Miami will eventually put it all back together. Duke has a great coach who isn't going anywhere else. VT shouldn't be counted out either. I would disagree on the 7 years part. First, I don't see it taking 7 years to field winning teams. I believe we should be winning routinely again by year 4 at the latest, and it's possible, though not probable, that we could work our way into a bowl game this year. Regardless, whether it takes 3, 4, 7, or even 10 years doesn't matter. We have to work the process and not take shortcuts to meet arbitrary deadlines. In 2015, when everyone was hot to fire CPJ, I stated that changing offenses would mean a lost decade of GT football, which was the main reason I initially opposed hiring him in 2008. I stated then that turning over a roster and building the necessary depth would take 7-8 years. I no longer believe this to be the case. The loosening of transfer restrictions and the almost free agent like movement of NCAA football players has rearranged the paradigm. I now believe CGC can build a team built to compete in 10 of our 12 games in 3-4 years. I think it will take longer to get us to Clemson/uga competitiveness, but that was always going to be the case. So, TLDR version: It's not time to worry yet... [/QUOTE]
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