1) Healthy camp with no injuries to starting team; specifically QB, WR, OL (in order)
2) OL gets stable and solid by first ACC game (GT). Allowing Pickett to get into a game rhythm and give freedom to TEs in flats and outside lanes rather than blocking assignments
3) Defense takes another leap forward allowing Pitt offense and special teams to overcome youthful mistakes (missed field goals and poor punts could spell problems in close games)
4) Kenny becomes a better than average game manager (not trying to much) and, at best, an All-ACC QB by end of season (first, second or third team)
5) Running back by committee is good enough to make opposing LBs and Safeties play honestly, reducing sacks and punishment on Kenny.
Most of us believe the offense is the biggest question mark in this season and if they can get through the first third of the season uninjured, should be ready to complete in the ACC and at ND.
I think the defense will be better than we have had over the last 6 seasons or so, not that it is a hard feat to accomplish.
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2) OL gets stable and solid by first ACC game (GT). Allowing Pickett to get into a game rhythm and give freedom to TEs in flats and outside lanes rather than blocking assignments
3) Defense takes another leap forward allowing Pitt offense and special teams to overcome youthful mistakes (missed field goals and poor punts could spell problems in close games)
4) Kenny becomes a better than average game manager (not trying to much) and, at best, an All-ACC QB by end of season (first, second or third team)
5) Running back by committee is good enough to make opposing LBs and Safeties play honestly, reducing sacks and punishment on Kenny.
Most of us believe the offense is the biggest question mark in this season and if they can get through the first third of the season uninjured, should be ready to complete in the ACC and at ND.
I think the defense will be better than we have had over the last 6 seasons or so, not that it is a hard feat to accomplish.
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