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The Sports Network's predicted order of finish:
1. Eastern Washington
2. Montana State
3. Sacramento State
4. Montana
5. Weber State
6. Northern Arizona
7. Portland State
8. Northern Colorado
9. Idaho State
5. WEBER STATE WILDCATS (6-5 overall; 5-3 Big Sky)
COACH: Ron McBride (38-32 in six seasons at Weber State; 126-95 overall)
STARTERS RETURNING: 13 (6 offense/7 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: OL J.C. Oram, Sr.
DEFENSIVE STAR: DB/LB Nick Webb, Sr. (99 TT, 7.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 1 INT)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Mike Hoke, Jr. (23 of 36 for 345 yards, 2 TDs; 27 carries for 104 yards, 1 TDs) QB Jordan Adamcyzk, So. RB Josh Booker, So. (91 carries for 550 yards, 2 TDs) RB Kris Parham, Jr. WR Austin Raught, Sr. (18 receptions for 184 yards, 1 TD) WR Erik Walker, So. (14 receptions for 122 yards) TE Tyrell Francisco, Sr. (missed 2010 with injury) OL Caleb Turner, Sr. OL Tyson Tiatia, So. DL Adam Sagapolutele-White, Jr. (41 TT, 5 TFL) DL Ryan Eastman, Jr. (transferred back from Hawaii) DL Gabe Bowers, Sr. (23 TT, 3.5 sacks) DL Pete Rolf, Sr. (29 TT, 2.5 sacks) LB Maurice Neal, Sr. (36 TT, 1 sack, 1 INT) DB Blake Keller, Sr. (79 TT, 2 PBU) DB David James, Jr. (21 TT, 7 PBU, 3 INT) K Shaun McClain, So. (15-20 FG)
OUTLOOK: After making back-to-back playoff appearances in 2008 and 2009, the Wildcats' playoff hopes, like many teams, rest on how well a new quarterback can step in and take the reigns of the offense. Likely filling that role is junior Mike Hoke, who was efficient in spot duty last season. While Weber State is void of its top receivers and rushers from last season, the Wildcats bring back a solid offensive line that is anchored by All-American J.C. Oram. With Oram leading the way, don't be surprised if the Wildcats have a consistent offense, no matter who mans the skill positions. While the offensive line is the strength of the team, the defense should improve upon its 31.1-points-per-game average last season and help the Wildcats to another winning season.
The Sports Network's predicted order of finish:
1. Eastern Washington
2. Montana State
3. Sacramento State
4. Montana
5. Weber State
6. Northern Arizona
7. Portland State
8. Northern Colorado
9. Idaho State
5. WEBER STATE WILDCATS (6-5 overall; 5-3 Big Sky)
COACH: Ron McBride (38-32 in six seasons at Weber State; 126-95 overall)
STARTERS RETURNING: 13 (6 offense/7 defense)
OFFENSIVE STAR: OL J.C. Oram, Sr.
DEFENSIVE STAR: DB/LB Nick Webb, Sr. (99 TT, 7.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 1 INT)
OTHER KEY PLAYERS: QB Mike Hoke, Jr. (23 of 36 for 345 yards, 2 TDs; 27 carries for 104 yards, 1 TDs) QB Jordan Adamcyzk, So. RB Josh Booker, So. (91 carries for 550 yards, 2 TDs) RB Kris Parham, Jr. WR Austin Raught, Sr. (18 receptions for 184 yards, 1 TD) WR Erik Walker, So. (14 receptions for 122 yards) TE Tyrell Francisco, Sr. (missed 2010 with injury) OL Caleb Turner, Sr. OL Tyson Tiatia, So. DL Adam Sagapolutele-White, Jr. (41 TT, 5 TFL) DL Ryan Eastman, Jr. (transferred back from Hawaii) DL Gabe Bowers, Sr. (23 TT, 3.5 sacks) DL Pete Rolf, Sr. (29 TT, 2.5 sacks) LB Maurice Neal, Sr. (36 TT, 1 sack, 1 INT) DB Blake Keller, Sr. (79 TT, 2 PBU) DB David James, Jr. (21 TT, 7 PBU, 3 INT) K Shaun McClain, So. (15-20 FG)
OUTLOOK: After making back-to-back playoff appearances in 2008 and 2009, the Wildcats' playoff hopes, like many teams, rest on how well a new quarterback can step in and take the reigns of the offense. Likely filling that role is junior Mike Hoke, who was efficient in spot duty last season. While Weber State is void of its top receivers and rushers from last season, the Wildcats bring back a solid offensive line that is anchored by All-American J.C. Oram. With Oram leading the way, don't be surprised if the Wildcats have a consistent offense, no matter who mans the skill positions. While the offensive line is the strength of the team, the defense should improve upon its 31.1-points-per-game average last season and help the Wildcats to another winning season.
