When all is said and done, the Bruins finished 5th in the conference this season. Fifth. Behind Utah, whom we beat. Behind Washington, whom we beat. After the easiest non conference schedule in probably ever. After getting an absurd 8 home games in a 12 game schedule. With a 5th year playmaking QB and a generational running back. After controlling our own path to the conference championship game and a Rose Bowl berth just over a week ago. Fifth. Essentially, right in the middle of the Pac.
Anyone who thinks this season was a success needs to look beyond the 9 wins, look at the reality of the season and what was there for the taking, and then read Coach's definition of success.
I was gonna speak my piece, but will retweet this instead.
Michael Hanna
@MichaelMHanna
Nov 26
Chip's capstone season is going to be a 5th- or 6th-place Pac-12 finish. Please tell me more about what a winner he is and how we've turned some sort of mythical corner on some gold-laden path to glory.
Which of our seniors have the option of coming back for a covid year like DTR. Charbs does but he’s obviously gonna get taken around the third round so he gone. Is Kam Brow coming back? Allen? Murphy twins?
Just picked up a nice transfer DL from Penn. Jake Heimlicher. 9 sacks this season. Saw one article say he had "one of the top defensive seasons in the entire FCS." Also seeing A LOT of legit QBs enter the portal. Lots of former 4 stars and guys that have started with success at Power 5 schools. Plenty of dual threats that would fit in Chip's offense. There's so many that it would almost be hard not to swoop up a good one.
SMQB: A Look at UCLA's Bowl Possibilities
The Rose Bowl will pick Washington to play Ohio State IF USC wins out.
Oregon will play in Holiday Bowl
Oregon State to Las Vegas Bowl or Sun Bowl
UCLA to Sun Bowl, if Beavers go to Las Vegas Bowl
Utah to Alamo Bowl v Texas (this one is too easy if Utes lose in P12CC)
Wazzu to LA bowl v Boise State
Joe, thanks for your analysis and your thorough pregame breakdowns through the season.
When all is said and done, the Bruins finished 5th in the conference this season. Fifth. Behind Utah, whom we beat. Behind Washington, whom we beat. After the easiest non conference schedule in probably ever. After getting an absurd 8 home games in a 12 game schedule. With a 5th year playmaking QB and a generational running back. After controlling our own path to the conference championship game and a Rose Bowl berth just over a week ago. Fifth. Essentially, right in the middle of the Pac.
Anyone who thinks this season was a success needs to look beyond the 9 wins, look at the reality of the season and what was there for the taking, and then read Coach's definition of success.
Is that good enough, Bruins?
I like the Las Vegas Bowl personally.
I was gonna speak my piece, but will retweet this instead.
Michael Hanna
@MichaelMHanna
Nov 26
Chip's capstone season is going to be a 5th- or 6th-place Pac-12 finish. Please tell me more about what a winner he is and how we've turned some sort of mythical corner on some gold-laden path to glory.
I almost want us to play in the LA Bowl just so we see what attendance is like and how much tailgating there sucks
Which of our seniors have the option of coming back for a covid year like DTR. Charbs does but he’s obviously gonna get taken around the third round so he gone. Is Kam Brow coming back? Allen? Murphy twins?
Just picked up a nice transfer DL from Penn. Jake Heimlicher. 9 sacks this season. Saw one article say he had "one of the top defensive seasons in the entire FCS." Also seeing A LOT of legit QBs enter the portal. Lots of former 4 stars and guys that have started with success at Power 5 schools. Plenty of dual threats that would fit in Chip's offense. There's so many that it would almost be hard not to swoop up a good one.
Looks like Utah in Rose Bowl
Barr Mira transfer portal