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We've got a few submitting last minute, but we're anxious to hear what y'all predict. Speak now, or forever hold your peace...
Alderman - With a new coaching staff that will feature a brand new offensive system, predicting the outcome of this season will probably be more difficult than any year since 1998, Mack Brown's first season. While there are many unknowns in various positions on the team, the defense is full of veterans and will be a strength that should keep the Longhorns from dropping games that they shouldn't lose, and could even provide an upset. I feel that Texas is better than at least 6 opponents on the schedule and are a toss-up with 3 others. Texas will win the six they are supposed to and two of three of the toss-ups. I will also go out on a limb and predict the Longhorns will pull off an upset against either Baylor or Oklahoma. Overall record: 9-3, Big 12 record: 7-2
Carrara - Charlie Strong is working hard to change the culture of the program but he needs another season or two before the Longhorns return to national relevance. Tough non-conference games against BYU and UCLA coupled with a slew of games against formidable Big 12 opponents make it difficult to expect more than 8 wins this season from Texas. I predict an 8-4 season (6-3 conference record) with a berth in the Alamo or Texas Bowl for the Longhorns. Loss predictions: UCLA, @KSU, OU and Baylor
Cotcher – In the first six games, I predict that fans will get a taste of the future with Charlie Strong. In those games, I think Texas wins two out of three against UCLA, Baylor and OU. Then at 5-1, I think injuries and depth finally catch up to the team and they finish the second half of the season, 4-2. Overall record: 9-3, Big 12 record: 6-3
Feeley - This season the Longhorns will show glimpses of greatness yet will not achieve the highest levels of accomplishment. The season will hit a definite "rough patch" in October when Texas faces Baylor and Oklahoma that will test the team. I predict the season to have its ups and downs with a final record of 8-4... possibly 7-5. I believe the four losses will come against BYU, UCLA, Baylor, Oklahoma, and possibly a loss to either Texas Tech or OK State. I don't believe that either Texas Tech or OK. State are better teams that the Longhorns but, I don't think the full roster from Game 1 will make it until Game 9-12. I'm leaving some wiggle room due to the "1st year Coach syndrome".
Flanagan - This football season is all about the process, not the product. It's learning how to be tough and how to prepare and win consistently. Something this group of players has not done. I don't believe Texas will upset anyone on their schedule but will likely lose a game they aren't supposed to lose (WVU, TTU, etc.). I see Texas finishing at 7-5 with a conference record of 5-4. It will take patience but it's about the long term plan for the Texas Longhorns.
Garland - With the uncertainty of new coaching staff and having to play younger guys in key positions, I see the Longhorns finishing with an overall record of 9-3 while going 7-2 in the Big 12. The Horns benefit from playing nine games in the state of Texas.
Hinton - I think the Longhorns will end the season with a 8-4 record overall, going 6-3 in conference play and capping off the year with a solid bowl win. I think the Longhorns will get a big victory early, defeating UCLA in Arlington, but lose to Oklahoma, Baylor, and either at Lubbock (in a close one) or at Oklahoma State. I also believe the Horns will get a win over the Wildcats in Manhattan for the first time in over a decade. Although 8-4 isn’t what Texas fans expect each season, they will see a lot of progress with the new coaching staff and much of the young talent, and will end the season excited about the future.
Hopkins - In my opinion, the Longhorns will go 8-4 overall and 6-3 in conference play. We'll lose some close games to UCLA, Baylor and Oklahoma, but if the Longhorns have selected the right head coach, we should continue to improve throughout the season and win some surprising matchups in the end.
McPhaul - I see Texas finishing at 7-5 overall and 6-3 in the B12. QB David Ash health issues are a major concern along with the lack of experienced depth on the offensive line. I envision Texas losing to UCLA, BYU, OU , KSU and Baylor.
Roach - I see Texas as a team that is going to live on the edge a lot this season. I think Strong gets that signature win against Baylor early in the season but will drop games to Oklahoma, UCLA, and Oklahoma State. Two conference losses will probably keep them from winning the Big XII, but nine wins in year one will be a good start.
Alderman - With a new coaching staff that will feature a brand new offensive system, predicting the outcome of this season will probably be more difficult than any year since 1998, Mack Brown's first season. While there are many unknowns in various positions on the team, the defense is full of veterans and will be a strength that should keep the Longhorns from dropping games that they shouldn't lose, and could even provide an upset. I feel that Texas is better than at least 6 opponents on the schedule and are a toss-up with 3 others. Texas will win the six they are supposed to and two of three of the toss-ups. I will also go out on a limb and predict the Longhorns will pull off an upset against either Baylor or Oklahoma. Overall record: 9-3, Big 12 record: 7-2
Carrara - Charlie Strong is working hard to change the culture of the program but he needs another season or two before the Longhorns return to national relevance. Tough non-conference games against BYU and UCLA coupled with a slew of games against formidable Big 12 opponents make it difficult to expect more than 8 wins this season from Texas. I predict an 8-4 season (6-3 conference record) with a berth in the Alamo or Texas Bowl for the Longhorns. Loss predictions: UCLA, @KSU, OU and Baylor
Cotcher – In the first six games, I predict that fans will get a taste of the future with Charlie Strong. In those games, I think Texas wins two out of three against UCLA, Baylor and OU. Then at 5-1, I think injuries and depth finally catch up to the team and they finish the second half of the season, 4-2. Overall record: 9-3, Big 12 record: 6-3
Feeley - This season the Longhorns will show glimpses of greatness yet will not achieve the highest levels of accomplishment. The season will hit a definite "rough patch" in October when Texas faces Baylor and Oklahoma that will test the team. I predict the season to have its ups and downs with a final record of 8-4... possibly 7-5. I believe the four losses will come against BYU, UCLA, Baylor, Oklahoma, and possibly a loss to either Texas Tech or OK State. I don't believe that either Texas Tech or OK. State are better teams that the Longhorns but, I don't think the full roster from Game 1 will make it until Game 9-12. I'm leaving some wiggle room due to the "1st year Coach syndrome".
Flanagan - This football season is all about the process, not the product. It's learning how to be tough and how to prepare and win consistently. Something this group of players has not done. I don't believe Texas will upset anyone on their schedule but will likely lose a game they aren't supposed to lose (WVU, TTU, etc.). I see Texas finishing at 7-5 with a conference record of 5-4. It will take patience but it's about the long term plan for the Texas Longhorns.
Garland - With the uncertainty of new coaching staff and having to play younger guys in key positions, I see the Longhorns finishing with an overall record of 9-3 while going 7-2 in the Big 12. The Horns benefit from playing nine games in the state of Texas.
Hinton - I think the Longhorns will end the season with a 8-4 record overall, going 6-3 in conference play and capping off the year with a solid bowl win. I think the Longhorns will get a big victory early, defeating UCLA in Arlington, but lose to Oklahoma, Baylor, and either at Lubbock (in a close one) or at Oklahoma State. I also believe the Horns will get a win over the Wildcats in Manhattan for the first time in over a decade. Although 8-4 isn’t what Texas fans expect each season, they will see a lot of progress with the new coaching staff and much of the young talent, and will end the season excited about the future.
Hopkins - In my opinion, the Longhorns will go 8-4 overall and 6-3 in conference play. We'll lose some close games to UCLA, Baylor and Oklahoma, but if the Longhorns have selected the right head coach, we should continue to improve throughout the season and win some surprising matchups in the end.
McPhaul - I see Texas finishing at 7-5 overall and 6-3 in the B12. QB David Ash health issues are a major concern along with the lack of experienced depth on the offensive line. I envision Texas losing to UCLA, BYU, OU , KSU and Baylor.
Roach - I see Texas as a team that is going to live on the edge a lot this season. I think Strong gets that signature win against Baylor early in the season but will drop games to Oklahoma, UCLA, and Oklahoma State. Two conference losses will probably keep them from winning the Big XII, but nine wins in year one will be a good start.
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