a specific prediction like previous seasons. But the overall tone and premise of the post (plus cited examples) just led me to believe you may be a little more bullish than I am about next year.

I see more of a 23-25 win season, bubble team type year given the lack of experience. Those are my stated expectations (for now).

The only part I don't necessarily see the same is that next year could be bigger than the following two years. I agree that our nucleus of talent may not remain together for 3 straight, but on paper it certainly looks like talent + experience favors the two seasons following next.

Anything COULD happen any given year, I'd just bet the likelihood higher than we go bubble team next year, then pushing top 25 type seasons for the next two.

But everything you've said is certainly feasible. With our 3 RM's returning early in the spring/summer, they should be in Emery/Haws/KC like condition by the season. EB should be ready to contribute in a big way with a redshirt year under his belt. Talent should jell, pieces look to fit well, and the collective whole could be stronger than the indivual inexperienced parts.

I'm more excited to watch next year's team than any season since Jimmer. They may shatter my expectations, I just think as fans we have to keep remembering they are nearly all underclassmen and that usually brings volatility.