I really like this team. i am not saying we are a top 25 team or a conference championship team...the game will tell the tale, but this is one of our better teams for some years. I want to call out in particular:
1) Defense. This unit is really solid. It may rival 1999.
2) We have quality to star players at every skill position.
3) Special teams have had some great moments.
4) There seems to be a jelling of this team. I suspect Yurachek is a big one, but some one is stepping up to provide real leadership.
5) They don't quit. Lots of energy and intensity.
6) the O line has played quite well, probably much better than expected.
7) Special teams have been spotty to spectacular. The downs haven't been too bad, but the ups have been exceptional.
8) The Davis/King backfield is the best we have had in a while.
Like I said, I am really enjoying watching this team develop. I think MTSU will be a good test. I have no doubt we're a bowl team this year...half the teams are...but it will be interesting to see what the upside is. I think we'll probably end up at about where the 2013 team was with really good momentum into next year.