Early 2014 Coastal Prediction

[Novajacket]

David Peel has an early costal division prediction up at http://www.dailypress.com/sports/teel-blog/dp-teel-time-coastal-2014,0,3588621.post


He is a pretty knowledgeable writer and has us at 6th based on losing a lot of starters. At this point I would agree since a lot of our new starters are unproven.

 

[GT Man]

I predict a swarm in charlotte

 

[sidewalkGTfan]

I'm still trying to wrap my mind around a world in which Duke is picked to win the coastal and GT is picked 6th.

 

[DvilleJacket]

Maybe because Duke won last year??? I would be shocked if they had the same results this coming season.

 

[ATL1]

Can't really argue with this.

 

[gtdrew]

6th in coastal my ***. a yr. 2 defense, a quarterback unafraid of contact, and Travis Custis? We'll be contenders...

 

[Eric]

GT will finish ahead of Duke.

 

[sidewalkGTfan]

Maybe because Duke won last year??? I would be shocked if they had the same results this coming season.

That's what I'm saying. Even though they won it last year, it's hard to imagine them repeating.

I do think everybody but UVA has a legit shot in the division next year.

 

[DTGT]

I think he is a bit too optimistic on UNC, Duke, and Pitt.

 

[Minawreck]

5 or 6 is right around where I expect most writers will have us.

1 or 2 is where I'd put us. Our schedule is not that strong, and Blacksburg isn't as formidable as it once was.

I think people will underestimate the effect of losing Dobson for Pitt

I think people underestimate the effect of going from laugher to contender and the mindset the game brings (see: Duke)

I think people underestimate the effect of losing Ebron.

I think people overestimate our defensive losses as our defense was good off and on, and it also gets some people back that were out this season. I think people underestimate the effect that Vad's turnovers and psyche had on our offense.

 

[gtpi]

i prefer that we be overlooked every year.

 

[IronJacket7]

GT will finish ahead of Duke.

If we don't its going to be another 7 win season imo.

 

[kg01]

Might as well get ready for the Dukie-love this offseason. This past season was the perfect storm for them. Won't be duplicated. Plus it's a whole different ballgame being the hunted. As the old saying goes, "huntin' ain't no fun when the rabbit's got the gun" or STTE

Also, IIUC each team picked ahead of us (except Duke) replaces their starting QB too. It'll be interesting to see which one hits the ground running first. That'll likely be the division winner.

 

[John]

What was his prediction for 2013?

 

[Novajacket]

At this point it is all based only on what is returning. We have too many new parts to make a higher prediction. Right now we may think JT, Custis, Autry, Days, Golden etc will be upgrades, but they have to prove it on the field. I don't see replacements for Attoachu or Jemea as upgrades at this point.

 

[sidewalkGTfan]

What was his prediction for 2013?

Here's his predictions from July...

http://www.dailypress.com/sports/teel-blog/dp-teel-time-acc-football-forecast-2013,0,4163519.story

 

[GT Man]

Sounds about right. The media consistently underrates GT and GT consistently beats those projections.
That said, there are valid concerns about next year...

 

[UgaBlows]

i can't help it, i think WE will win the Coastal.....and freaking clobber duke

 

[iopjacket]

Ah, the buds of off season optimism are starting to bloom. I will be with you soon, I am currently in a cold spell.

 

[bennyjacket]

6th in coastal my ***. a yr. 2 defense, a quarterback unafraid of contact, and Travis Custis? We'll be contenders...

Plz pass the kool-aid around.