Rivals and masseyratings disrespectful when it comes to record predictions

So my team made massive improvements last year as I've brought up before.We made several coaching and position changes and finished .500 last year.

But rivals and masseyratings predicted we would only win 1 game all year before that season started.While it did make some sense as we had not win more then 2 games a year for 7 straight seasons but it was still pretty disrespectful.

So they made their predictions for us today and they believe we will win 3 total games and lose every league game...all by double digits

We even easily won 3 league games alone last year but for some reason they exoebt us to finish last

Our offense looks unstoppable as we have several crazy good weapons and a great strategy

Why do you think they continue to think so poorly of us?