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Teams with chances for the Conference:
-TCU- Predicted chance: 53%-- Great offense with almost all players returning (9 of 11).
Impact players: Andy Dalton QB, Matthew Tucker RB, Jeremey Kerley WR
Defense- Rebuilding, but still very powerful. Returning (7 of 11)
Impact players: Tank Carder MLB, Wayne Daniels DE
Why: I give them 53% chance because they are definitely the favorites to win the conference, but Utah and BYU are always in the hunt. TCU hosts BYU, but has to travel to Utah which should effectively decide the conference.
-BYU- Predicted chance: 7%-- Freshman quarterback, other impact players need to step up. Returning (7 of 11)
Impact Players: Jake Heaps QB, Matt Reynolds LT
Defense- Underclassmen need to improve to have a consistent defensive effort. Returning (5 of 11 on defense)
Impact Players: Andrew Rich FS, Zac Stout LB
Why: The odds are against the Cougars this year. QB Max Hall has graduated, and the weight of the world on the shoulders of true freshman Jake Heaps. BYU has to travel to TCU AND Utah during the season. While a win in each game is attainable, it is very unlikely.
-Utah-Predicted Chance: 33%-- Explosive backfield, Smooth quarterback. Returning (8 of 11 on offense)
Impact Players: Jordan Wynn QB, Jereme Brooks WR
Defense- Only return 4 of 11, but they have some very good potential with their underclassmen
Impact Players: Derrick Shelby DE, VJ Fehoko MLB
Why: While TCU seems to have a slight talent advantage, Utah is able to host two possible MWC champs at home this year. They host TCU and BYU.
-Air Force- Predicted Chance: 2%-- Good running back, very good defense. Returning (5 of 11 on offense)
Impact Players: Jared Tew RB, Asher Clark RB
Defense- Very good linebacking corps, but lacks true experience
Why: 2% isn't much at all, but at least its something. With the triple option offense, anything is possible (see Navy vs. Notre Dame 2009) but don't count on seeing AF any further than #3 in the MWC.
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