[JJS]

I have been nervous as each of the last 4 seasons approached. I thought that with all the holes they have in personnel, it would spell disaster. But, at least according to my own expectations, BYU has over achieved each season. Maybe they do the same this season. At this stage, I have less anxiety about next year. Because of the loss of so many key players, I think it will be hard for them to compete for the conference championship. There were no real excuses for not competing for it last year. Maybe I put too much stock in QB play. I was always worried that Hall would get flustered and throw too many interceptions. If we have a three loss season, I will be pretty happy. The four games in September are against teams that could potentially beat us (I never know what to think of Nevada though). We will have a good idea of how our season will go after these games.