08-30-2010, 04:02 PM
The UCLA streak could\'ve, should\'ve, would\'ve ended in 2008 if a number of things that normally happen at the end of games happened that day. Â With that background that UCLA game is almost a must win, in order to reach those 1st to 4th type finishes.
ASU is late enough in the year that by then things should be pretty clear. Â If ASU is looking like the 9th best Pac-10 team, then I will not be too worried. Â And that Nov. 13th date should mean it will not be too hot.
The other three games appear more challenging on paper.
If Stanford goes 3-2 in the 5 then it will be a good year. Â 4-1 or 5-0 will make it a great year. Â Given the expectations for UCLA and ASU, anything less than 2-3 will be a big disappointment.
In all five match-ups JH is only 0-1, the other losses since 2001 were all with coaches that are not associated with the program now. Â Most of the starters have film showing them beating these teams, so I suspect that is more relevant.
ASU is late enough in the year that by then things should be pretty clear. Â If ASU is looking like the 9th best Pac-10 team, then I will not be too worried. Â And that Nov. 13th date should mean it will not be too hot.
The other three games appear more challenging on paper.
If Stanford goes 3-2 in the 5 then it will be a good year. Â 4-1 or 5-0 will make it a great year. Â Given the expectations for UCLA and ASU, anything less than 2-3 will be a big disappointment.
In all five match-ups JH is only 0-1, the other losses since 2001 were all with coaches that are not associated with the program now. Â Most of the starters have film showing them beating these teams, so I suspect that is more relevant.