There is zero down side to the hype besides fans having their heart broken. The team loves it and will take confidence into the season. Kyle won’t let them quit working. We know that.
I’ve said this before…no team that has ever won the national championship that went into the season without a ton of hype. There isn’t a such thing as a sleeper national champion. Not saying that we are going to win but you have to be at that level to have a chance at all. The hype is a good thing. It gets you a better starting position in the race and more respect from voters.