OK Boys. Let's get serious about 2022:Predictions
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Link the games in order..
we got 3 years under our belt, winnable games.
mom just not sure about our lines on both sides of the ball.
we got 3 years under our belt, winnable games.
mom just not sure about our lines on both sides of the ball.
Idaho State
New Mexico
UNR
Hawaii
North Texas State
Maybe San Jose State to go bowling (as pre-season optimizing sets in yet again)
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New Mexico
UNR
Hawaii
North Texas State
Maybe San Jose State to go bowling (as pre-season optimizing sets in yet again)
I hope I don't regret this post..... Fortunately, I have blocked all the trolls so don't bother.
I think North Texas is a pickem but logic tells me it’s a Texas team. Their high schoolers could beat us pretty badly.
What is a Mean Green any way. I was at the bowl game against NT ST. Fans were increadably rude in my section. PS I am a Texas Rebel...
Put me down for 6 we're going bowling. This team is so close Quarterback, O-line, and Db's all improve enough to get us bowling. I'll be there opening day again first row in the end zone. Come on Rebs!
My quasi optimistic, yet cautiously " realistic prediction in 5-7.
From the slightly easier schedule, to the additions in the offseason many filling major areas of need, to the quality recruits getting older and experienced, we get close to a .500 season.
My Murphy's Law prediction, say we get a 6th win, we don't get invited to a bowl!!
From the slightly easier schedule, to the additions in the offseason many filling major areas of need, to the quality recruits getting older and experienced, we get close to a .500 season.
My Murphy's Law prediction, say we get a 6th win, we don't get invited to a bowl!!
I always thought it was because Mean Joe Green went to UNT, but apparently not, even though he played there when the nickname was coined. (according to wiki)
Idaho | W | |
Cal | | L |
N Texas | W | |
Utah St | W | |
New Mexico | W | |
San Jose St | W | |
Air Force | W | |
ND | | L |
STDSU | | L |
Fresno | | L |
Hawaii | W | |
RENO | W | |
| 8 | 4 |
I still don't understand why everyone thinks California will be a loss. California is a bad team.
Knight - you have UNLV going 8-4 with wins over reno and Utah State while UNLV loses to California. Reno beat California last year. Utah State beat Washington State while California got crushed by Washington State. California also was the only win of the entire season for Arizona who went 1-11.
While I don't see 8-4 as being impossible, I think UNLV is much more likely to lose to Utah St. or Air Force than California.
Knight - you have UNLV going 8-4 with wins over reno and Utah State while UNLV loses to California. Reno beat California last year. Utah State beat Washington State while California got crushed by Washington State. California also was the only win of the entire season for Arizona who went 1-11.
While I don't see 8-4 as being impossible, I think UNLV is much more likely to lose to Utah St. or Air Force than California.
While I agree with your point, Cal’s loss to AZ last season has to have a big asterisk next to it. They were depleted with players out due to Covid protocol.
Best case scenario: 8-4
Worst case scenario: 4-8
What it will end up being: 2-10
Worst case scenario: 4-8
What it will end up being: 2-10
Idaho State***
I think this is possible, but its certain a best case scenario. Of those, I think its likely cal and North Texas are flipped and I expect to lose to USU and AFA, landing 6-6. But 4-8 is the "gotta get there" number for me. Else Arroyo likely out imo
Gotta admit, I’m excited for the season. Beyond just the typical fan/alumni hopes I have every season that the program will turn it around, my hope has more basis in reality from recruiting to how the team performed last season. I think 4 wins is absolutely doable (probably fair to say anything less would be a disappointment), 5 wins is within reach, and 6 wins would need some breaks to go our way (God knows we are overdue for some) but it’s not out of the question. We definitely have some big question marks (O-line, running backs, defense as usual), but we’re in a better position than we’ve been in many years. Here’s to a big step forward on ‘22!!
I got 5-7 (wins ISU, N Texas, UNM, UH, UNR). I think we’ll have a good chance in a couple other games but I expect us to come up just short of a bowl game this year. Less than 5 wins would be a disappointment for me.
Idaho, unm, @hawaii, unr all wins
@cal, @utah st, air force, @notre Dame, @sdsu, Fresno losses
@sjsu toss up but being there I expect it as a loss
N Texas a toss up could go either way
My guess 4-8 might go 5-7
@cal, @utah st, air force, @notre Dame, @sdsu, Fresno losses
@sjsu toss up but being there I expect it as a loss
N Texas a toss up could go either way
My guess 4-8 might go 5-7
I think 4-8 or 5-7 and 3 or 4 of the losses will be similiar to last year and within a score, making this season extremely frustrating despite growth/improvement.
Have to win...
IDSU
New Mexico
Hawaii
Reno
Lose any of those four and there likely isn't any bowling.
Get those four...
You only need to get two out of
Utah State
Fresno State
North Texas
San Jose State
Air Force
SDSU
Cal isn't great, but I'm not chalking up wins over any P5 schools at this point.
IDSU
New Mexico
Hawaii
Reno
Lose any of those four and there likely isn't any bowling.
Get those four...
You only need to get two out of
Utah State
Fresno State
North Texas
San Jose State
Air Force
SDSU
Cal isn't great, but I'm not chalking up wins over any P5 schools at this point.
Arroyo seemed really happy with Louisville transfer..
Sammy Green - redshirt in 2021. Had over 1200 yards in high school. 3* RB who had offers from Arizona State, Florida Atlantic, Kansas. 5'8" 180
Chad Magyar 6-2 215 RS SR short yard RB
Avery Miguel 5'9" 175 RS SR - don't find much on him
Courtney Reese 5'8" 155 RS JR only played a little
Josh Tihada 5'8" 180 RS SO - Don't find much on him
Jayvaun Wilson 6'2" 210 RS JR TRS - out of Oregon - only played in a couple of games in 2021. Was a high level 3* recruit out of CA for Oregon. Has some potential to play
Aidan Robbins transfer from Louisville to UNLV as RB. Solid 3* recruit out of Louisville.
I think it is most likely UNLV is looking at Sammy Green, Jayvaun Wilson and Aidan Robins for RB. Most likely will be more RB by committee unless one really pops out. Also could see Chad Magyar is a short yardage RB.
Chad Magyar 6-2 215 RS SR short yard RB
Avery Miguel 5'9" 175 RS SR - don't find much on him
Courtney Reese 5'8" 155 RS JR only played a little
Josh Tihada 5'8" 180 RS SO - Don't find much on him
Jayvaun Wilson 6'2" 210 RS JR TRS - out of Oregon - only played in a couple of games in 2021. Was a high level 3* recruit out of CA for Oregon. Has some potential to play
Aidan Robbins transfer from Louisville to UNLV as RB. Solid 3* recruit out of Louisville.
I think it is most likely UNLV is looking at Sammy Green, Jayvaun Wilson and Aidan Robins for RB. Most likely will be more RB by committee unless one really pops out. Also could see Chad Magyar is a short yardage RB.
Oregon and Louisville guys are pretty big dudes. I'd pencil them in for short yardage goal line stuff.
Magyar was used in long yardage stuff last year because of his ability as a pass blocker.. Also has good hands, just hasn't had a ton of opportunities. Has struggled with injuries and suffers from I think migraines which have held him back.
I think there were few reasons Chuck got 95% of the carries.
Run blocking was not good, and Chuck was so good at squeezing through small holes that he was productive.
So poor line+ a special back who happens to be a little guy with great vision = Chuck gets a billion carries.
They have made moves to build the O line. I think we have some talented backs, they just need the chance to shine.
Hopefully the pass game is better that may add balance to the attack. Again, most of that goes to poor pass blocking last year.
The key IMO is improved O line play. Can they #1 protect the QB, #2 create holes for our backs to shine.
Run blocking was not good, and Chuck was so good at squeezing through small holes that he was productive.
So poor line+ a special back who happens to be a little guy with great vision = Chuck gets a billion carries.
They have made moves to build the O line. I think we have some talented backs, they just need the chance to shine.
Hopefully the pass game is better that may add balance to the attack. Again, most of that goes to poor pass blocking last year.
The key IMO is improved O line play. Can they #1 protect the QB, #2 create holes for our backs to shine.
I'm agreeing with the doc, here, but I'm adding Cal as a W. I think they're a better bet than NTSU, who was actually pretty decent last year.
I’d say O-line run and pass blocking is the key to the season. If the line can’t get it done then the season is going to be disappointing. It sure would be nice if Arroyo and Co. could get 6 wins though, because I think he should be showing better than another losing season!
Who asked you?! Shut up and your sandwich chump!
Arroyo needs to get over the hump or be on the first thing smoking at the end of the season, realignment is going on and that is far too important to leave in the hands of a loser!
All of the betting lines for UNLV football have them winning from 4.0-4.5 games. It should be noted that the win total has been increasing for UNLV.
Vegas Insider has UNLV over/under 4.5
Westgate has UNLV over/under 4.5
MGM has UNLV over/under 4.0
BettingPros UNLV over/under 4.5
Vegas Insider has UNLV over/under 4.5
Westgate has UNLV over/under 4.5
MGM has UNLV over/under 4.0
BettingPros UNLV over/under 4.5
The books are pretty spot on. I still believe 5-7 is doable with 6-6 or 7-5 possible. I am usually wrong, however.
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