Having a team around .500 will help in the first season, and allow for growth from their. The players I know are excited and hopeful for the future . To Owl2Doc's point, I understand that, but the day I was on at Boca early for class, the guy from the team said they usually end around six, but the team was kept late that night at practice.

I think the team deserves more credit from us in my opinion. They have not proven anything yet, but I strongly believe that all games except Georgia, Alabama and maybe Navy are winnable.
I also believe that playing UMiami in 2013 gives Pelini and staff the right timing to put together a competitive team.

At least we can't really be under achievers this year!  It's going to be hard to be worse than 116.