Friday, August 26, 2011

2011 NCAA Conference Preview Part 1

-Mid American Conference-

Predicted Finish
-East Division-

1.Temple
-The Temple Owls seem to be the leaders in a mediocre East division even after Coach Al Golden left for the Miami (FL) job. The Owls return 7 offensive starters and can rely on running backs Bernard Pierce and Matt Brown. Pierce alone has rushed for over 2,000 yards with 26 Tds over the last two seasons. They will go with a decent QB and the defense should be decent even after losing a few good players.
2.Miami (OH)
-The defending MAC Champs come into this season with a solid defense and some nice offensive pieces.
3.Ohio
4.Kent St.
5.Buffalo
6.Bowling Green
7.Akron


-West Division-

1.Toledo
-This Toledo team returns 9 starters on each the offense and defense, including offensive standout Eric Paige, and should be the favorite to win the West division.
2.Northern Illinois
-The biggest concern for this team will be the defense, which only returns two starters, but the Huskies might be able to overcome that if the offense comes through. Coming back is 2010 All-MAC QB Chandler Harnish protected by all 5 returning O-linemen, 3 of which were also All-MAC selections.
3.Western Michigan
4.Ball State
5.Central Michigan
6.Eastern Michigan



-Player of the Year-
WR/KR Eric Paige, Toledo



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