NCAA Football Conference Previews Part 4

-Big East Conference-

Predicted Finish

1.Connecticut

 Uconn and Randy Edsall finished up strong last year and bring back good talent and that is why im picking them to win the Big East. Not viewed as the favorite to win it this year, i believe the Huskies could surprise the Big East. QB Zach Frazer and RB Jordan Todman should keep this offense moving and the defense will rely on talented but inexperienced youth.

2.West Virginia

 The Mountaineers bring back nine defensive starters, four offensvie lineman and ofcourse electric running back Noel Devine. I can see this team easily flip flopping with Uconn to win the Big East and that could depend on how well QB Geno Smith plays. If this team plays up to potential they should be representing the Big East in the Orange Bowl.

3.Pittsburgh

 The Panthers come into 2010 as being the favorite to win the conference this year behind RB Dion Lewis and WR Jonathan Baldwin. However, i believe they will fall short of expectations. Breaking in a brand new quarterback, three offensive lineman, and a few defensive positions will ultimately be the downfall of this team. Throw in a tough schedule including games on the road at Uconn, USF, and Cincinatti and the conference championship may be out of reach.

4.Cincinnati

 Was flirting with the idea of putting Rutgers in this spot but stuck with the Bearcats instead. Coach Brian Kelly has departed and the team loses QB Tony Pike, WR Marty Gilyard, and six defensive starters. However, dual-threat QB Zach Collaros and deep receiver corp can help this team overcome its losses.

5.Rutgers

 Talented quarteback Tom Savage and receiver Mohammed Sanu along with back Joe Martinek and a defense coached up by Greg Schiano keep me from forgetting about the Scarlet Knights.

6.South Florida

 Incoming coach Skip Holtz takes over a team with some bright spots, including QB B.J. Daniels, but a team that has lost NFL talent defensive players and has a history of finishing poorly down the stretch. 

7.Louisville

 New coach Charlie Strong will begin to take this team in the right direction but the Cardinals won't be great overnight.

8.Syracuse

 Too many holes and the suspension of back Delonte Carter have this team sitting in the cellar of the Big East.

-Player of the Year-

Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia

Will put up huge numbers as expected as he will have to carry the offense atleast early in the season.

-Must See Games-

West Virginia @ Uconn, Oct 29th

Pittsburgh @ Uconn, Nov 11th

West Virginia @ Pittsburgh, Nov 26th

Cheerleaders of the Day

The Boise St Squad

NCAA Football Conference Previews Part 3

-Mountain West Conference-

Predicted Finish

1.TCU

  Andy Dalton along with a solid defense, who will have to fill some holes,  should make the horned frogs conference champs. 

2.Utah

  Relying on the run game will be key for the Utes to finish in the top two. The backfield includes veteran RB Matt Asiata and RB Eddie Wide and the QB position should be solid with either Jordan Wynn or Terrance Cain running the show.

3.BYU

  Offense loses alot of weapons at key positions but i don't see them falling any lower than 3rd in this conference. The defense will have to carry this team early on.

4.San Diego St

  Should be interesting to see the progression of the Aztecs going into Brady Hoke's second year in San Diego. QB Ryan Lindley should put up big numbers as he throws to Vincent Brown. Having said that, the running game needs to step up to help this team take a step in the right direction, as does the defensive secondary.

5.Air Force

 The lack of any experience at offensive line really does not bode well for this team.

6.Wyoming

  I can easily see the Cowboys moving higher than the 6th position with a promising QB and Alvester Alexander leading the way at running back but for now until the defense can become better i will leave them here.

7. New Mexico

  Promising at the skill positions on offense that can produce depending on how the line performs. There are a few pieces on defense to work with but the secondary must get better.

8.Colorado St

9.Unlv

Player of the Year

Andy Dalton, QB, TCU

Really wanted to pick a Utah running back but Dalton should put up big numbers beating up on Mountain West opponents and his team will be a top 25 team all year.

Must see games

Oregon St vs. TCU, Sept 4th

San Diego St @ Wyoming, Oct 30th

TCU @ Utah, Nov 6th

Cheerleaders of the Day

The Oregon Ducks Squad

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

NCAA Football Conference Previews Part 1

-Sun Belt Conference-

Predicted Finish
1. Middle Tennesse
The Blue Raiders should be the favorite to win the Sun Belt because dual threat QB Dwight Dasher will be running the show.
2.Troy
Troy won the conference in 2009 but breaking in a new Quarterback will probably keep them from repeating.
3.Arkansas State
4.Florida Atlantic
5.Louisina Lafayette
6.Louisina Monroe
7.Florida International
8.North Texas
9.Western Kentucky


Player of the Year
Dwight Dasher, QB, Middle Tenn.
He ran and threw his way to almost 4,000 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2009 and should be just as good in 2010 on his way to conference player of the year


Must See Game
Troy @ Middle Tennessee, October 5th
Could end up deciding the conference


-Mid American Conference-

Predicted Finish
East
1.Temple
Coming off a season in which the Owls made it to their first bowl game in 30 years, Temple will be the favorite to win the East division
2.Ohio
May not have enough to challenge an improving Temple team
3.Kent St.
4.Bowling Green
5.Buffalo
6.Akron
7.Miami(OH)
West
1.Northern Illinois
Their run game and defense will carry them to the top of the West division
2.Central Michigan
The loss of QB Dan LeFevour and WR Antonio Brown will set the Chippewas back
3.Toledo
4.Western Michigan
5.Ball State
6.Eastern Michigan

Player of the Year
Bernard Pierce,RB, Temple
He rushed for 1,361 yards and 16 touchdowns last year and he was only a freshman. 2010 could be an even bigger year for the 6-foot back.

Must See Games
Temple @ Northern Illinois, Oct 9th
Ohio @ Temple, Nov 16th

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