2012 NCAAF Conference Previews Part 4

-Western Athletic Conference-

Predicted Finish

1)Louisiana Tech
    Tempted to put Utah St in this spot but with the Bulldogs coming off a 6-1 conference record in 2011 and returning, among others, QB Colby Cameron, I put La Tech here.
2)Utah St
    If the Aggies could just be more consistent and close out games then they should be in the running for the top spot led by QB Chuckie Keeton.
3)San Jose St
    The Spartans return 11 starters and should be a lock for a top 3 finish because of decent play as well as nobody behind them to challenge.
4)Idaho
5)New Mexico St
6)Texas St
7) Texas-San Antonio

-Player of the Year-
  QB Colby Cameron, La Tech

-Best Conference Games-
  Utah St @ San Jose St, Oct 13th
  Utah St @ Louisiana Tech, Nov 17th

NCAA Football Conference Previews Part 2

-Conference USA-

Predicted Finish
East
1.Southern Mississippi
Defense and the return of QB Austin Davis can help the Golden Eagles win the East
2.East Carolina
New Coach Ruffin McNeil may be able to throw the ball enough to WR Dwayne Harris to be close to the top
3.Marshall
4.Central Florida
5.UAB
6.Memphis
West
1.Houston
Case Keenum makes Houston the unquestioned favorite in the West division
2.Tulsa
Maybe a surprise pick for #2 is credited to QB Kinne and the spread offense
3.SMU
4.Utep
5.Rice
6.Tulane

Player of the Year
Case Keenum, QB, Houston
Very easy pick for Player of the Year. Keenum will put up huge numbers

Must See Games
Houston @ UCLA, Sept 18th
East Carolina @ Souther Miss, Oct 9th
Tulsa @ SMU, Oct 9th


-Western Athletic Conference-

Predicted Finish
1.Boise St
Absolutely no question
2.Nevada
Colin Kaepernick and the running game will once again be very strong. The Wolfpack shouldnt fall out of the top two in this conference
3.Fresno St
4.Utah St
5.Hawaii
6.Louisiana Tech
7.Idaho
8.New Mexico St
9.San Jose St

Player of the Year
Kellen Moore, QB, Boise St
Forget being the best in the WAC, Moore will get Heisman consideration.

Must See Games
Boise St vs. Virginia Tech, Sept 5th
Hawaii @ Utah St, Oct 23rd
Boise st @ Nevada, Nov 27th