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