After three consecutive 5-7 seasons, the hope for Kent State is to get that one more win and qualify for a bowl and possibly get a winning record, their first since 2001. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
College Football Preview: Idaho
2011 was a rough season for the Vandals, who last went to a bowl game in 2009. It will need a lot to change from last season for that record to improve this season. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Illinois
Illinois started out 6-0 and was ranked in the Top 20. Then it lost it’s next six games and barely qualified for a bowl. The 6-0 start and then 0-6 finish was the first time an FBS team had ever done that. In comes a new coach to save the day after Ron Zook went goodbye. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Hawaii
The 2012 season will be one of giant change for the Warriors. Not only are they bringing in a new coach, native-born Norm Chow, but joining a new league (MWC) and scraping the old Run ‘n’ Shoot offense for one with more running and usage of a tight end. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Georgia Tech
With so much uncertainty and a young team last year, not too much was expected of the Yellow Jackets. They won eight games, but were 14 points away from a 10-win season. With an experienced group returning this year, it’s safe to say more is expected. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Florida International
The Panthers are coming off of an impressive 8-5 season, one in which they defeated Louisville on the road. Coach Mario Cristobal was a hot commodity in the offseason, but turned down numerous offers to stay in Miami. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Florida Atlantic
This is a transitional time for Florida Atlantic, as they are going into their first year under new coach Carl Pelini. Pelini, who becomes only the second coach in the schools 11-year program history, is replacing legendary coach Howard Schnellenberger. Pelini comes over from Nebraska, where he was defensive coordinator under his brother Bo. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Eastern Michigan
Last year’s six wins were the most by the program in a season since 1995. In three of their six losses, the margin of defeat was two, six and six points. Can it happen again? Sure. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Duke
Is this the year Duke finally does? Qualifies for its first bowl since 1994? With 13 starters coming back, this may be David Cutcliffe’s best Duke team. Continue reading
College Football Preview: Colorado State
There are going to be a lot of new faces this year at Colorado State, as a new coach, quarterback and wide receivers. The Rams are hoping that Jim McElwain can bring some of that Alabama mojo to Fort Collins. Continue reading