Monday, August 29, 2011

2011 NCAA Conference Previews Part 4

-Western Athletic Conference-

Predicted Finish

1.Hawaii
-Hawaii loses its top RB from last year, its top 3 receivers and all but 1 offensive lineman but I am still picking them to win the conference. QB Bryan Moniz is back and will help the offense progress and the defense that was pretty good last year will have to carry this team early with the entire front 7 returning.
2.Nevada
-Nevada had a magical year last season but after losing now NFL QB Colin Kapernick and RB Vai Tau, it will be much harder to replicate that success. The schedule does look favorable and the defensive back 7 looks decent enough to keep this team from slipping too far.
3.Fresno State
-Coach Pat Hill is still here and that alone is a good sign. If RB Robbie Rouse and incoming QB Derek Carr can be productive, this team should be decent.
4.Idaho
-This team loses some important pieces from last year but this team may be a bit of a surprise. Eight defensive starters return, the O-line includes two senior tackles and the team now has RB Ryan Bass who transferred from Arizona State.
5.Louisiana Tech
6.San Jose St
7.New Mexico St
8.Utah St

-Player of the Year-
QB Bryan Moniz, Hawaii

-Best Conference Games-
Fresno St. @ Idaho, Sept 24th
Hawaii @ Nevada, Nov 12th

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