Holtz for president

Nice ending to our season. I am officially a reinvigorated Pirate fan. Let's take a look at the preseason predictions. We all did a great job in accurately predicting the final results. Even though we're all a bunch of homers, we correctly forecasted the effect Emperor Holtz would have on this young football team:

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GREG: UAB 21, ECU 20 (5-6)Yep, we'll miss a winning season to UAB ... friggin' UAB ... Man, Iremember when UAB was like Arkansas State. Now they're a G**Damn C-USA title contender! It's OK, though, because Sensei Holtz will bring us to the promised land eventually. He (and I) hope to look back on this season as a true rebuilding year.Next year, boys, next year.

RON: UAB 21, ECU 20 (6-5)If season goes as I predict, I think this will be a great home game, but I believe UAB is better.

MATT: UAB 14, ECU 10 (5-6)In a hard-fought game, with both teams playing for bowl eligibility, the Blazers won out in a game decided by physical conditioning. UAB scored their go-ahead touchdown on the final drive of the game.

ROBB: ECU 27, UAB 26 (5-6; 10-1 ATS)Logan's legacy was always to beat a team like Miami one week (where are you Scott Harley?) and the turn right around and lose to g'damn UAB, ruining any hopes of a good bowl game. Enter Skip Holtz. I love you Skippy. Those days are over. Sure, we go 4-7, but we beat the teams were supposed to beat, play every game as well as we can and we never have a letdown week. Most importantly, we cover 10 of 11 against the spread.
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It seems a little odd to declare a losing season in C-USA a rousing success, but, that's exactly what this year was for us. A huge step forward. Next year should be fun. I hope the boys at ESPN are taking note and schedule a couple of our games on the deuce next season.

I hearby vow to go to whatever bowl game we are invited to next year. I challenge Ron, Thad, Robb & Matt to do the same.