Preseason College Football Top Ten: Part 2
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8. Virginia Tech-- Tech returns 16 starters which is a good start to the 2007 season. RB Brandon Ore was really coming into his own last year and QB Sean Glennon is back with another year under his belt. The offense needs to improve their rankings, but the defense returns 8 starters from its number 1 ranked defense. The Hokies will also be playing with emotion and focus, for something other than themselves. It was last Spring when a student entered a dorm and several classrooms shooting and killing 32 people. The extra emotion and incentive to play for a community who is still trying to heal might be the momentum they need to shock LSU on September 8, win the ACC, and play for a National Title.
7. LSU-- If Matt Flynn plays like he did in the Peach Bowl two seasons ago, LSU may be dancing into the Sugar Bowl for a shot at the National Title. LSU was cursed with a tough schedule last year, but have Florida, South Carolina, Aburn and Arkansas all at home. The most dangerous game for them will be at Kentucky on October 13. Their biggest game of the year will come in week two when they host Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech should be really good, and they could shock everyone if Flynn isn't on his game. Playing the game at Baton Rouge should help. This is the most important game for the Tigers because it is so early (September 8), and they have to win it keep their hope of a National Title game alive. LSU also needs to solve its running game to take pressure off of Flynn.
6. Wisconsin--The Badgers return 16 starters including the bulk of that outstanding running game. They have to replace the QB, but they seem to have capable replacements who will have a couple of Senior WR's work with. They return a nice balance on defense along with both CB's which is significant early in the year. They should everything going by the time they roll in to Happy Valley October 13. This Wisconsin team could make a run at the Big 12 Title.
5. Louisville-- As I said earlier, the Cardinals graded out tied with USC in my (ahem) "Scientific" grading. But, they have a new coach. If Coach Kragthorpe is smart, he will tweak the offense and let his stars do the rest. Brian Brohm may be the best QB in next year's NFL draft. Then, he should go to work on improving the defense, especially the pass defense. They return enough on defense, including the LBs, to keep shootouts from happening with most opponents. If I were Bobby Petrino, I would want a do-over.
8. Virginia Tech-- Tech returns 16 starters which is a good start to the 2007 season. RB Brandon Ore was really coming into his own last year and QB Sean Glennon is back with another year under his belt. The offense needs to improve their rankings, but the defense returns 8 starters from its number 1 ranked defense. The Hokies will also be playing with emotion and focus, for something other than themselves. It was last Spring when a student entered a dorm and several classrooms shooting and killing 32 people. The extra emotion and incentive to play for a community who is still trying to heal might be the momentum they need to shock LSU on September 8, win the ACC, and play for a National Title.
7. LSU-- If Matt Flynn plays like he did in the Peach Bowl two seasons ago, LSU may be dancing into the Sugar Bowl for a shot at the National Title. LSU was cursed with a tough schedule last year, but have Florida, South Carolina, Aburn and Arkansas all at home. The most dangerous game for them will be at Kentucky on October 13. Their biggest game of the year will come in week two when they host Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech should be really good, and they could shock everyone if Flynn isn't on his game. Playing the game at Baton Rouge should help. This is the most important game for the Tigers because it is so early (September 8), and they have to win it keep their hope of a National Title game alive. LSU also needs to solve its running game to take pressure off of Flynn.
6. Wisconsin--The Badgers return 16 starters including the bulk of that outstanding running game. They have to replace the QB, but they seem to have capable replacements who will have a couple of Senior WR's work with. They return a nice balance on defense along with both CB's which is significant early in the year. They should everything going by the time they roll in to Happy Valley October 13. This Wisconsin team could make a run at the Big 12 Title.
5. Louisville-- As I said earlier, the Cardinals graded out tied with USC in my (ahem) "Scientific" grading. But, they have a new coach. If Coach Kragthorpe is smart, he will tweak the offense and let his stars do the rest. Brian Brohm may be the best QB in next year's NFL draft. Then, he should go to work on improving the defense, especially the pass defense. They return enough on defense, including the LBs, to keep shootouts from happening with most opponents. If I were Bobby Petrino, I would want a do-over.
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