We're better than 2006.
Not our defense
We're better than 2006.
Same record. Similar ranking. Elite on one side of the ball (#12 scoring defense, #3 scoring offense). Weak on the other (#76 scoring offense, #91 scoring defense).
Hard to claim one team is significantly better than the other.
I agree this team would win head to head because it’s a favorable matchup for the 2021 defense. But overall, these are comparable teams. Of course, if this team wins twice and gets to 12-2 with a top 10 ranking, that would give them the edge.
Not our defense
Swank kicked and punted.
Special teams were better in 2006. We had a burner at KO returner with Marion and a shifty punt returner with Phonz. Phonz was also a threat to block a punt. Placekickers were both great and call them even. Cant remember who punted in 2006 so maybe slight edge to Mora on punting.
Special teams were better in 2006. We had a burner at KO returner with Marion and a shifty punt returner with Phonz. Phonz was also a threat to block a punt. Placekickers were both great and call them even. Cant remember who punted in 2006 so maybe slight edge to Mora on punting.
Don’t forget Willie the jet Idellete on Punt and KO returns as well. Don’t think Phonz returned punts until later in his career
Morin is a great returner. The KO return game has changed with the fair catch to the 25 rule so we just don’t get many returns like we did in ‘06.
I agree this team would win head to head because it’s a favorable matchup for the 2021 defense. But overall, these are comparable teams. Of course, if this team wins twice and gets to 12-2 with a top 10 ranking, that would give them the edge.
caesars has pitt -2.5, o/u 71.5
I feel it will be a great crowd. Have had alumni who live out of town and don't get to attend home asking me about how to get tickets. We had a good turnout for the game in 06 in Jacksonville and the Belk Bowl a few years ago. This is bigger than that Belk Bowl game; I think we get a good turnout.My gut (and talking to fellow alums, looking at Twitter, these boards etc ) is saying this will be a great gathering of Wake fans this weekend — maybe similar to the positive surprise in turnout we had at the Orange Bowl. Certainly Charlotte should help. Anyone thinking differently or all bullish on turnout?
I feel it will be a great crowd. Have had alumni who live out of town and don't get to attend home asking me about how to get tickets. We had a good turnout for the game in 06 in Jacksonville and the Belk Bowl a few years ago. This is bigger than that Belk Bowl game; I think we get a good turnout.