So, like every team out there, there are three options for Florida:
1. Take a step back in 2019 to say 8-5. I don't think the floor is much lower than that if any. Not a good year, but so-so, and that record would indicate "everything went wrong" in terms of injuries and close losses.
2. Maintain, and finish 10-3 or 9-4, which is fairly likely, and would be evidence that the upswing is not ephemeral.
3. Break through, and win the East and finish 12-2 or perhaps 11-3. That extra win is HUGE in terms of perception. This is probably more likely than option 1, given their schedule.
I still think the Vols are more interesting because of their fan base. One would think they HAVE to make a bowl game in 2019, no? Any "step back" from 5-7 would be horrendous. Even maintaining would be bad and lead to questions. A modest step forward to say 7-6 would not be that good either, so their "floor" would seem to be more like 8-5, or better. Can they get to 8-5? Interesting.
