I’ve always been of the belief, if you can’t have some optimism about your favorite team’s chances before the season starts, when can you?
That’s what this time of year just before kickoff is about.
Especially with the transfer portal, adding new blood. Some new coaches to add a fresh perspective. Natural development of returning players. Etc, etc.
Plus, last year, one guy’s opinion, is simply a throwaway. Nothing was normal.
Which brings me to a poll they ran at theathletic.com, the purpose of which was to gauge the sense of optimism of the nation’s college football fanbases.