Expectations?

by Achilles on Aug 27, 2007 10:05 AM PDT in Football Comment 5 comments

"Inside and out, this is the best team I've had," Dorrell said. "Inside as people, and outside as performance. Our expectations are so high. The pressure we put on ourselves is greater than any outside pressure."

So says UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell in an article published in the Daily Bruin.

Just in case anyone reading this blog feels that our expectations for the team are unreasonable, the team's expectations -- and the head coach's -- are even higher.

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In that case

Screw Pac-10 championship. Get us into the BCS game Karl.

by bluestreet on Aug 27, 2007 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Expectations

To restate the performance that the team needs to have for me to have faith in the HC.

Win the PAC-10
Beat SC
Win a BCS bowl game

BillSouthBay

by BillSouthBay on Aug 27, 2007 10:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well there you have it

I cannot think of a more clear message than the one Karl Dorrell himself is sending to Bruin Nation and to college football ... this year we expect great things. No Excuses!!!

editor, DumpDorrell.com ... formerly posted as DumpDorrell

by BruinCore on Aug 27, 2007 10:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Best team yet?

Well 2 years ago we won 10 games and a bowl game. Does this mean we should expect 11, a bowl game win and a win over SC? Hmmmm I've heard that somewhere before.

by ryebreadraz on Aug 27, 2007 11:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The excuses scenario

KD may not be in a position to make any excuses if the season falters, but I have a sneaky suspicion that his support would then make excuses for him.

Call me cynical, but history has taught me not to trust KD nor his supporters.

That said, if the Bruin FB team accomplishes the 3 item this as listed by BSB above, AND the team finishes with 10 or more wins the following season, then I will conclude that the program is in good hands.

I don't think this is unreasonable, because the goal is to have consistency in excellence (which is what both KD and DG promised upon KD's hiring) and not a roller-coaster ride.

by bluegold on Aug 27, 2007 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs