My 2015 offseason thread

[russ1945]

I am still going to work on my thread on the Oklahoma Sooners but I thought I would begin addressing the upcoming 2015 season before the pre-season mags come out.

I would strongly recommend going online at the sports illustrated site (si.com) and checking out the article they have started addressing 100 reasons to be excited about the upcoming college football season. For instance they address some things that would be interesting to discuss. They point out that Frank Beamer and Steve Spurrier may be entering make it or break it seasons as HC's. They point out that Charlie Strong will be under a lot of pressure since Longhorn fans aren't likely to be very patient. They also point out the expectations for Florida and Tennessee while Missouri quietly prepares to go after their 3rd consecutive division crown. And what effect will Will (not stuttering) Muschamp have on the Auburn defense.

Happy to discuss and or all of those topics and many more as the season enters it's countdown.

 

[russ1945]

[h=1]Will Muschamp alters defensive philosophy to combat 'where the game is headed'[/h]BY RYAN BLACK
rblack@ledger-enquirer.comMay 31, 2015

Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp watches warmups before the A-Day game in April.

ROBIN TRIMARCHI — rtrimarchi@ledger-enquirer.com Buy Photo​

​

​

AUBURN, Ala. — It doesn't qualify as radical, cutting-edge insight from Will Muschampwhen he notes that the college football landscape is changing. As time has gone on, teams have become more offensively-oriented. That shift centers around a move to faster, more pass-heavy schemes.
And because of this, defenses have had to adapt. For the man coordinating that unit for Auburn, it means altering the way he draws up his defense.
Au revoir, third linebacker.
"The last three years, four years at Florida we were over 75 percent nickel or dime," Muschamp said earlier this spring, referencing the fact the third linebacker has essentially been replaced by a fifth defensive back three out of every four plays. "You’re talking 20 percent of the game you play."
It's a modification that's been forced upon him by the offenses in the SEC.
"In our league right now, two traditional two-back (offenses), you’re talking in terms of Arkansas and LSU, Alabama will give you a little bit but most everyone’s in a one-back," Muschamp said. "Our crossover opponent, Kentucky, will be in one or two back, but it’ll be open sets. I don’t know where 'Schotty' (first-year Georgia offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer) will take Georgia as far as what they've done, but I don’t think they’re going to get totally away from what they've done. They’ll give you some two-back. That’s where the game is headed."
Still, if asked to describe what he considers his "base" formation, Muschamp would say he fields a hybrid look that alternates between the 3-4 and 4-3 depending on how the offense lines up.
Ever the jokester, though, Muschamp pointed out the numbers didn't add up.
"We’re going to play with 11. You say 3-4, there’s only seven out there," he said. "If I roll seven out there, they’ll fire me quicker than they did at Florida. Nah, we’re dealing with some different packages and that’s certainly an odd look. It’s something we've done in the past that we’re going to try to look at."
Because of this variability between the 3-4 and 4-3, a player's responsibilities are constantly shifting.
Kris Frost knows the feeling.
"Different fits work different ways," the rising senior linebacker said. "In a 3-4, it seems to be a little bit more complicated because it seems like it goes a little bit faster. But the more you rep it and everything, I feel like the more we’ll be successful with fitting everything correctly. ... With the attitudes all the guys have had, we’ll definitely be up to par with everything."
On the back end, safety Johnathan Ford — known as "Rudy" to coaches and teammates — said cornerbacks are tasked to do more under Muschamp than they were in the 4-2-5 scheme used by former coordinator Ellis Johnson.
"It's really going to expose how you're going to play different stuff like that right now," said Ford, who in addition to his duties at safety, also saw reps at corner. "We're going to see how we line up in different matchups, how to play where the safeties are at. Maybe you'll be on an island all by yourself. You've really got to know your technique, get it all down pat."
And the Tigers' defensive linemen have plenty to learn as well, with Rodney Garner describing it in precise football terms.
"Just getting them to understand that, hey, yesterday we were back to the one-gap. We're four down (linemen)," he said. "Now going forward ... we want to be able to comingle, so they've got to understand, are we two-gapping it or are we single-gapping it? But I think as they get more comfortable with the system and understanding how to apply the technique and the fundamentals to what the calls are, I think they're going to get better."
But what is the biggest advantage the 3-4 holds over the 4-3 from a lineman's perspective?
"You can disguise your pressure. That's the one thing when I was at Georgia working with (then-defensive coordinator Todd) Grantham, we could disguise so many different ways to bring pressure and to do different things," Garner said. "And it changes an offense's blocking schemes, especially if you can comingle; you're giving them a three-down look, a four-down look and they've got to block that thing differently, whether it be in their run game or their pass (protection). How are they going to set their pass (protection)? So it definitely gives you a lot of flexibility."
That's the whole point, Muschamp said: the defense has to be versatile.
With offenses continuing to push the pace (and the bounds of creativity), defenses have to do everything they can to keep up.
"You’re seeing what your guys are going to be able to handle," Muschamp said. "We’re purposely making adjustments in practice to how we’re playing a coverage for the simple reason that that’s what’s going to happen in the game and you got to be able to make an in-game adjustment. So who could handle that in the middle of a practice and change how we’re doing something? "

 

[cloverleaf]

Good to see you back on the board Russ....your expertise to the college game is valued by many here at RX who have followed you over the years.

Trust/hope all of here at RX CFB turn a profit this season. An honest TRY is all anyone can ask for.

 

[CoachCB]

This is from gatorsports.com (Pat Dooley, the longtime beat writer):


Interesting story by ESPN.com's Chris Low this week about why Bob Stoops has stayed at Oklahoma for so long. Stoops acknowledged he has been courted by the NFL and talked about the Florida job. "It's been attractive a couple of times, and if things through the years hadn't been as positive as they've been here, that is one of the places I always felt like was a great fit for me," Stoops said. I think the one time he was really tempted was when Urban Meyer left. When Will Muschamp was fired, I've been told Stoops wasn't interested. One thing that can never be overestimated is the relationship between a coach in any sport and his athletic director and president. When I visited Stoops in Norman two years ago, he was raving about both of them.

 

[russ1945]

CB: The Stoop's family is totally invested in the city of Norman etc. Perhaps when the kids are all out of school he might make a change but his wife especially likes it here and they recently built a very expensive home to boot. Moving his brother to the booth and hiring 4 new asst coaches probably says it all. He is now going to come out firing and I think they have plenty of ammunition this time around.

 

[russ1945]

Good to see you back on the board Russ....your expertise to the college game is valued by many here at RX who have followed you over the years.

Trust/hope all of here at RX CFB turn a profit this season. An honest TRY is all anyone can ask for.

I think we will do just fine. There is nothing like experience and we have plenty on this part of the forum. I have a good feeling about the up coming season and that is not always the case. We shall see. BOL

 

[russ1945]

I went on to philsteele.com today and it seems he is making some changes in his magazine this time out.

"The bottom line is that you will see more player notes this year in the individual units and it will be much easier to find the useful information in the forecasts. I really like the changes made for the 2015 magazine and my most important goal EACH year is to be the most accurate magazine in the country, so I am pleased to report that the Phil Steele College Football Preview has been the Most Accurate Preseason magazine last year, the last 3 years, last 5 years, last 10 years and last 17 years and should remain that way"

 

[CoachCB]

CB: The Stoop's family is totally invested in the city of Norman etc. Perhaps when the kids are all out of school he might make a change but his wife especially likes it here and they recently built a very expensive home to boot. Moving his brother to the booth and hiring 4 new asst coaches probably says it all. He is now going to come out firing and I think they have plenty of ammunition this time around.

GS, I agree he is all in at OU.....now. I think there was a time he toyed w/ the idea of leaving, but those days are behind him (he's pushing 60 now). I think he stays there about 5 more years and hangs it up. This new set of coaches will be his last stand (to see if he has another national title run in him).

I'm surprised Billy Donovan left UF....but he did a similar thing; he waited until he had an empty nest. He's just barely 50 years old, so he can go to the NBA and make some money, see how he does, and still retire early enough to enjoy life.

 

[russ1945]

2015 college football TV schedule

USA TODAY Sports12:57 a.m. EDT June 3, 2015

(Photo: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports)

288CONNECT​

44TWEETLINKEDIN

2COMMENTEMAILMORE​

College football season kicks off with a strong Football Championship Subdivision matchup on the afternoon of August 29 and climaxes with the second College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 11, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz.
The first full weekend of games stretches over five days, and as in recent years, the schedule will feature numerous Thursday and Friday games in addition to the traditional Saturday kickoffs.
Below are games scheduled for national networks, with listed times p.m. Eastern unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change. Games will be added throughout the season.
Saturday, Aug. 29
North Dakota State at Montana, ESPN, 3:30

Thursday, Sept. 3
Florida International at Central Florida, CBSSN, 6
North Carolina vs. South Carolina, ESPN, 6 in Charlotte
Michigan at Utah, FS1, 8:30
TCU at Minnesota, ESPN, 9
Duke at Tulane, CBSSN, 9:30
UTSA at Arizona, Pac-12, 10

Friday, Sept. 4
Colorado at Hawaii, CBSSN, 1 a.m.
Baylor at SMU, ESPN, 7
Fordham at Army, CBSSN, 7
Weber State at Oregon State, Pac-12, 8
Kent State at Illinois, BTN, 9
Washington vs. Boise State, ESPN, 10:15

Saturday, Sept. 5
Colgate at Navy, CBSSN, noon
South Dakota State at Kansas, FSN, noon
Portland State at Washington State, Pac-12, 2
Auburn vs. Louisville, CBS, 3:30 in Atlanta
Florida Atlantic at Tulsa, CBSSN, 3:30
Virginia at UCLA, FOX, 3:30
Grambling at California, Pac-12, 5
Georgia State at West Virginia, FSN, 7:30
Texas at Notre Dame, NBC, 7:30
Alabama vs. Wisconsin, ABC, 8 in Arlington, Texas
Arizona State vs. Texas A&M, ESPN, 8 in Houston
Eastern Washington at Oregon, Pac-12, 8
Texas State at Florida State, ESPNews, 8
Mississippi State at Southern Miss, FS1, 10:30
Arkansas State at USC, Pac-12, 11
Sam Houston State at Texas Tech, FSN, TBA

Sunday, Sept. 6
Purdue at Marshall, FS1, 3
Arkansas Pine Bluff at South Carolina State, ESPN, 3:30

Monday, Sept. 7
Ohio State at Virginia Tech, ESPN, 8

Thursday, Sept. 10
Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky, FS1, 8

Friday, Sept. 11
Miami at Florida Atlantic, FS1, 8
Utah State at Utah, ESPN2, 9


Saturday, Sept. 12
South Florida at Florida State, ESPN, 11:30
Houston at Louisville, FSN, noon
Kansas State at UTSA, FS1, noon
Sacramento State at Washington, Pac-12, 2
Massachusetts at Colorado, Pac-12, 2
Georgia at Vanderbilt, CBS, 3:30
Minnesota at Colorado State, CBSSN, 3:30
Notre Dame at Virginia, ABC, 3:30
Iowa at Iowa State, FOX, 4:30
San Diego State at California, Pac-12, 5
Arizona at Nevada, CBSSN, 7
Central Arkansas at Oklahoma State, FSN, 7:30
Lamar at Baylor, FSN, 7:30
Florida International at Indiana, BTN, 8
Idaho at USC, Pac-12, 8
Oregon at Michigan State, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, 8
Rice at Texas, Longhorn Network, 8
South Alabama at Nebraska, BTN, 8
Central Florida at Stanford, FS1, 10:30
UCLA at UNLV, CBSSN, 10:30
Cal Poly at Arizona State, Pac-12, 11
Boise State at BYU, ESPN/ESPN2, TBA
South Alabama at Nebraska, BTN, TBA
UTEP at Texas Tech, FSN, TBA

Thursday, Sept. 17

Clemson at Louisville, ESPN, 7:30
Friday, Sept. 18
Florida State at Boston College, ESPN, 8
Idaho State at Boise State, CBSSN, 9
New Mexico State at Arizona, Pac-12, 10

Saturday, Sept. 19
Illinois at North Carolina, ESPN/ESPN2, noon
Tulsa at Oklahoma, FS1, noon
Georgia State at Oregon, Pac-12, 2
Louisiana Tech at Kansas State, FSN, 3
Auburn at LSU, CBS, 3:30
East Carolina at Navy, CBSSN, 3:30
Georgia Tech at Notre Dame, NBC, 3:30
Nebraska at Miami (Fla.), ABC/ESPN2, 3:30
UTSA at Oklahoma State, FS1, 3:30
Utah State at Washington, Pac-12, 5
Colorado vs. Colorado State, CBSSN, 7, in Denver
California at Texas, FOX, 7:30
San Jose State at Oregon State, Pac-12, 8
SMU at TCU, FSN, 8
Stanford at USC, ABC, 8
Wyoming at Washington State, Pac-12, 8:30
BYU at UCLA, FS1, 10:30
Utah at Fresno State, CBSSN, 10:30
Northern Arizona at Arizona, Pac-12, 11

Thursday, Sept. 24
Cincinnati at Memphis, ESPN, TBA

Friday, Sept. 25
Boise State at Virginia, ESPN, 8
Stanford at Oregon State, FS1, 10

Saturday, Sept. 26
Rice at Baylor, FSN, 3
Massachusetts at Notre Dame, NBC, 3:30
Miami (Ohio) at Western Kentucky, CBSSN, 3:30
Colorado State at UTSA, CBSSN, 7
Hawaii at Wisconsin, BTN, 8
Ball State at Northwestern, BTN, 8
Fresno State at San Jose State, CBSSN, 10:30
Tuesday, Sept. 29
West Virginia at TCU, FS1, 7:30

Thursday, Oct. 1
Miami (Fla.) at Cincinnati, ESPN, 7:30

Friday, Oct. 2
Memphis at South Florida, ESPN2, 7
Temple at Charlotte, CBSSN, 7
Connecticut at BYU, ESPN, 10:15

Saturday, Oct. 3
Air Force at Navy, CBSSN, 3:30
Vanderbilt at Middle Tennessee State, CBSSN, 7
Michigan at Maryland, BTN, 8
Fresno State at San Diego State, CBSSN, 10:30
Thursday, Oct. 8
SMU at Houston, ESPN2, 8
Washington at USC, ESPN, 9
Friday, Oct. 9
Southern Miss at Marshall, CBSSN, 7
North Carolina State at Virginia Tech, ESPN, 8
Saturday, Oct. 10
Duke at Army, CBSSN, noon
Notre Dame at Navy, NBC, 3:30
Boise State at Colorado State, CBSSN, 7
Michigan State at Rutgers, BTN, 8
Utah State at Fresno State, CBSSN, 10:30
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Arkansas State at South Alabama, ESPN2, 9
Thursday, Oct. 15
Western Kentucky at North Texas, CBSSN, 7:30
UCLA at Stanford, ESPN, 10:30
Auburn at Kentucky, ESPN, TBA
Friday, Oct. 16
Cincinnati at BYU, ESPN, 8
Boise State at Utah State, CBSSN, 9
Houston at Tulane, ESPNU, 9
UNLV at Fresno State, ESPN2, 10:30
Saturday, Oct. 17
Bucknell at Army, CBSSN, noon
Air Force at Colorado State, CBSSN, 2:30
USC at Notre Dame, NBC, 7:30
Penn State at Ohio State, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, 8
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas State, ESPN2, TBA

Thursday, Oct. 22
Temple at East Carolina, ESPN2, 7
California at UCLA, ESPN, 9
Georgia Southern at Appalachian State, ESPNU, TBA

Friday, Oct. 23
Memphis at Tulsa, ESPN, 8
Utah State at San Diego State, ESPN2, 10:30

Saturday, Oct. 24
Tulane at Navy, CBSSN, 1
Ohio State at Rutgers, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, 8
Thursday, Oct. 29
North Carolina at Pittsburgh, ESPN, 7
Oregon at Arizona State, ESPN, 10:30
Texas State at Georgia Southern, ESPNU, TBA

Friday, Oct. 30
East Carolina at Connecticut, ESPNU, 7
Louisville at Wake Forest, ESPN2, 7
Louisiana Tech at Rice, FS1, 8
Wyoming at Utah State, ESPN2, 10:15

Saturday, Oct. 31
South Florida at Navy, CBSSN, noon
Florida vs. Georgia, CBS, 3:30 in Jacksonville
San Diego State at Colorado State, CBSSN, 3:30
Michigan at Minnesota, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, 8
Air Force at Hawaii, CBSSN, 10:30
Thursday, Nov. 5
Baylor at Kansas State, FS1, 7:30
Nevada at Fresno State, ESPN2, 10:30
Arkansas State at Appalachian State, ESPNU, TBA

Friday, Nov. 6
Rice at UTEP, CBSSN, 8
Temple at SMU, ESPN2, 8
BYU at San Jose State, CBSSN, 11:30

Saturday, Nov. 7
Utah State at New Mexico, CBSSN, 3:30
Michigan State at Nebraska, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, TBA
Minnesota at Ohio State, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, TBA

Thursday, Nov. 12
Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech, ESPN, 7:30
Louisiana-Lafayette at South Alabama, ESPNU, TBA

Friday, Nov. 13
USC at Colorado, ESPN2, 9

Saturday, Nov. 14
Tulane at Army, CBSSN, noon
SMU at Navy, CBSSN, 3:30
Wake Forest at Notre Dame, NBC, 3:30
Minnesota at Iowa, BTN, 8
Wyoming at San Diego State, CBSSN, 10:30

Thursday, Nov. 19
East Carolina at Central Florida, ESPN, 7:30
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas State, ESPNU, TBA

Friday, Nov. 20
Air Force at Boise State, ESPN2, 9:30
Cincinnati at South Florida, CBSSN, TBA

Thursday, Nov. 26
Texas Tech at Texas, FS1, 7:30

Friday, Nov. 27
Marshall at Western Kentucky, FS1, noon
Missouri at Arkansas, CBS, 2:30
Boise State at San Jose State, CBSSN, 3:30
Baylor at TCU, ESPN, 7:30
Miami (Fla.) at Pittsburgh, ABC/ESPN2, TBA
Navy at Houston, ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 28
Southern vs. Grambling, NBC, 2:30 in New Orleans
BYU at Utah State, CBSSN, 3:30
Colorado State at Fresno State, CBSSN, 9
Saturday, Dec. 5

AAC championship, ABC/ESPN, noon
SEC championship, CBS, 4
ACC championship, ABC/ESPN, 6:45
Mountain West championship, ESPN2, 7:30
Big Ten championship, FOX, 8
Pac-12 championship, ESPN, TBA
Saturday, Dec. 12
Army vs. Navy, CBS, 3 in Philadelphia
Saturday, Dec. 19
Cure Bowl, CBS, 3 in Orlando
Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, ABC, 3:30 in Las Vegas
Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, ESPN, 5:30 in Montgomery, Ala.
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, ESPN, 9 in New Orleans
Monday, Dec. 21
Miami Beach Bowl, ESPN, 2:30 in Miami
Tuesday, Dec. 22
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, ESPN, 3:30 in Boise
Boca Bowl, ESPN, 7 in Boca Raton, Fla.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
San Diego County CU Poinsettia Bowl, ESPN, 3:30 in San Diego
Thursday, Dec. 24
Popeye's Bahamas Bowl, ESPN, noon in Nassau, Bahamas
Hawaii Bowl, ESPN, 8 in Honolulu
Saturday, Dec. 26
Hyundai Sun Bowl, CBS, 2 in El Paso
Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl, ESPN, 2:20 in Dallas
Monday, Dec. 28
Military Bowl, ESPN, 2:30 in Annapolis, Md.
Quick Lane Bowl, ESPN2, 5 in Detroit
Independence Bowl, ESPN, 5:45 in Shreveport, La.
New Era Pinstripe Bowl, ESPN, TBA in New York
Tuesday, Dec. 29
AdvoCare Texas Bowl, ESPN, 9 in Houston
Arizona Bowl, CBSSN, TBA in Tucson
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Belk Bowl, ESPN, 3:30 in Charlotte
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, ESPN, 7 in Nashville
National University Holiday Bowl, ESPN, 10:30 in San Diego
Thursday, Dec. 31
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, ESPN, noon in Atlanta
Goodyear Cotton Bowl (Playoff semifinal), ESPN, 4 p.m. in Arlington, Texas
Capital One Orange Bowl (Playoff semifinal), ESPN, 8 p.m. in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Friday, Jan. 1
Outback Bowl, ESPN2, noon in Tampa
Vizio Fiesta Bowl, ESPN, 1 in Glendale, Ariz.
Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl, ESPN, TBA in Orlando
Rose Bowl, ESPN, 5 in Pasadena, Calif.
Sugar Bowl, ESPN, 8:30 in New Orleans
Saturday, Jan. 2
AutoZone Liberty Bowl, ESPN, 3 in Memphis
Valero Alamo Bowl, ESPN, 6:45 in San Antonio
TicketCity Cactus Bowl, ESPN, 10:15 in Phoenix
TaxSlayer Bowl, ESPN, TBA in Jacksonville
Monday, Jan. 11
College Football Playoff Championship, ESPN, 8 in Glendale, Ariz.

 

[RunLeeRun]

Saturday, Sept. 5
Colgate at Navy, CBSSN, noon
South Dakota State at Kansas, FSN, noon
Portland State at Washington State, Pac-12, 2
Auburn vs. Louisville, CBS, 3:30 in Atlanta
Florida Atlantic at Tulsa, CBSSN, 3:30
Virginia at UCLA, FOX, 3:30
Grambling at California, Pac-12, 5
Georgia State at West Virginia, FSN, 7:30
Texas at Notre Dame, NBC, 7:30
Alabama vs. Wisconsin, ABC, 8 in Arlington, Texas
Arizona State vs. Texas A&M, ESPN, 8 in Houston
Eastern Washington at Oregon, Pac-12, 8
Texas State at Florida State, ESPNews, 8
Mississippi State at Southern Miss, FS1, 10:30
Arkansas State at USC, Pac-12, 11
Sam Houston State at Texas Tech, FSN, TBA

[/FONT]

Only thing left to decide, as far as I can tell, is the early or afternoon ABC/ESPN2 games. Seems to me the only decent possibilites are Stanford @ Northwestern and BYU @ Nebraska.

 

[russ1945]

I think Alabama vs. Wisconsin could be interesting.

 

[CoachCB]

I think Alabama vs. Wisconsin could be interesting.

Agree. I'd come after the Bama QB every time he throws.

 

[russ1945]

This article from the bleacher report caught my attention, thought I would share it. It comes from an larger article they have on players who are under a lot of pressure this season:



Florida State QB Everett Golson

Joe Raymond/Associated Press
Can Everett Golson become the man for one year at Florida State?


For Everett Golson, 2014 was a season of highs and lows. His return from an academic suspension started off swimmingly, and Notre Dame hit midseason with a 6-0 record. But the Fighting Irish finished the regular season 1-5, and Golson lost his starting role to Malik Zaire.
Golson had 29 touchdowns and 3,445 passing yards, but he also had 14 interceptions and eight fumbles. He noted that his turnovers were "just me not taking care of the ball," per FoxSports.com's Bruce Feldman:

It was me trying to do too much at times. Not giving up on plays. Me trying to escape the pocket and not keeping two hands on the ball. Just being real careless. Lots of little detail stuff. And that costs us a little bit. At the end of the day what didn't happen was me getting back to the fundamentals.
​

The pair competed for the job during spring practice, and while Brian Kelly didn’t name a starter, Golson announced his intent to transfer shortly afterward. He wound up at Florida State, a program that is trying to replace Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston.
Sean Maguire finished spring practice in the lead for the job, but Golson is expected to challenge him for the job. Some Florida State fans might consider him the savior, but Golson isn’t stepping into an easy situation.
FSU returns only one starting offensive lineman, and while talented tailback Dalvin Cook returns, the Seminoles must also replace key passing-game targets in Rashad Greene and Nick O’ Leary. Expecting Golson to pick up Jimbo Fisher’s offense over the summer and excel with a short learning curve might be a bridge too far.

 

[RunLeeRun]

Russ, Hope I dont step on your toes, but Im going to start a thread called "My 2015 Inter-Season Thread". That is all.

 

[rolltide]

Russ, Hope I dont step on your toes, but Im going to start a thread called "My 2015 Inter-Season Thread". That is all.

just make sure you disappear by week 3 of regular season and reappear after the title game has been played then explain how you know everything while the rest of us know nothing

 

[RunLeeRun]

Ha. Ive got a fool proof moneyline system starting with Baylor -24000. You cant do this system because you're little and have no money.

 

[russ1945]

Ok ready to go. Just completed my spreadsheet with 2014 updates and totals and have all of my other totals (such as returning starters etc) on there also. I will begin posting stats etc next week that should prove very valuable at the start of the season. It takes a while to get all the stats on there and I have a few new ones also. I look forward to analyzing everything and would appreciate any input also.

When you assemble stats things stand out as you post them on your spreadsheet. It is well worth the effort.

 

[russ1945]

For starters – here are the teams with the best ATS records for the past two seasons combined:

Missouri 20-7 (74%), Duke 19-7 (73%), Houston 18-8 (70%), Col State 18-9 (67%), FAU 16-8 (67%), Minnesota 17-9 (66%), Baylor 16-9 (64%), Marshall 17-10 (63%), Oregon 17-10 (63%), Rice 17-10 (63%), Kansas St 16-10 (62%), Navy 16-10 (62%), Auburn 16-11 (60%), TCU 15-10 (60%), Utah 15-10 (60%)

Here are the teams with the worst ATS record for the past two seasons combined;

UTSA 6-18 (25%), Connecticut 7-17 (30%), E. Michigan 7-17 (30%)

BOL

 

[cloverleaf]

What David Cutcliffe has done at DUKE the past two years is amazing. One of the best coaching jobs in the country. Duke had won 4 games the previous four seasons before Cutcliffe took over. Now, 19 wins the past two seasons.

How Tennessee missed out on this guy is a mystery?

 

[CoachCB]

Agree on Cutcliffe. Great coaching job.