No one saw this coming. Certainly not in the bright days of August, when a senior-laden Old Dominion football team began practice with so much optimism.
ODU was looking to make amends for last season's 5-7 record. With most starters back and 22 seniors on its roster, the Monarchs began the season with so much optimism.
But ODU ended a disappointing season with a disappointing 27-13 loss at previously 1-11 Rice. The Monarchs finished 4-8, their worst record in ten seasons. Once again, ODU's defense had no answers, the offense was unable to gain much running yardage and the Monarchs killed themselves with mistakes, including three turnovers.