Even in hindsight, I don't think your pick of 9 wins last season (including a bowl game) was that much of a stretch. They were in just about every game down to the last few minutes of the 4th quarter and a play or two here or there could have easily provided for 2 more wins. Sure, there were some low moments and a few head scratching personnel decisions and play calls, but the biggest deficiencies with this team were the lack of experienced QBs and critical injuries and departures on the OL. Next season, for the first time in a number of years, they likely won't have to depend on a true freshman in the 2-deep at QB. It also looks like they won't be facing a monster's row of some of the best returning QB's in college football. I think it's pretty much a given that this team gets at least 8 or 9 wins.