I put together a Big Sky Outlook and Predictions for 2011/12. This isn’t too different from the Phil Steele preview magazine and I probably wouldn’t have posted this if I hadn’t already been about 93.75% finished with it by the time I got the PS FCS Preview Magazine in the mail last week.
I posted some team stats and rankings from last season as well as the key players leaving, returning, and some incoming recruits. For the larger classes, I didn’t list all the recruits and went with who looked noteworthy based on size and if applicable, their Rivals rating. I had trouble with the OL and if I do this outlook again, I will probably be more diligent about tracking which players started and at what spot to get a better feel for who returns and at what position. I also included week by week predictions for each school.
Feel free to point out any incorrect info or any comments as they are much appreciated. All info was pulled off of the NCAA stats website, the Big Sky Conference website, school athletic websites, and other insights I could pull from various web sources. Outlook is listed in alphabetical order, enjoy.
Conference Standings Prediction:
Eastern Washington Eagles
EWU weathered injuries and went on an amazing run to win a share of the Big Sky Championship and then went on to win their first FCS National Championship last season. They return all of their key players except Taiwan Jones and should be the favorites to win the Big Sky in 2011.
2010 Season Record: 2010 FCS National Champions, 13-2 Overall, 6-2 BSC
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EWU is completely stacked on offense. With one void on the OL to fill, there is no reason EWU shouldn’t put up ridiculous offensive numbers even with the early departure of Jones. The defense lost some key players and they will need some of the returning players to step up and fill the holes. EWU lost both starting CB’s so that may be something opponents try to exploit this season. Even with 4 starters lost on defense, there EWU should outscoring their opponents this season. This EWU team is loaded with weapons and is a favorite to win the Big Sky this season followed by a deep run in the playoffs.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 9-2 Overall, 8-0 BSC
Idaho State Bengals
ISU is coming into the season off of an abysmal winless season in D-1 match-ups. It ultimately and finally cost Coach Zamberlin his job. With a familiar face hired at the head coaching position (Coach Mike Kramer) and new turf installed in Holt Arena, the Bengals are looking to rebuild a once proud program.
2010 Season Record: 1-10 Overall, 0-8 BSC
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There is a lot to get done in Pocatello, and having an experience head coach is crucial to getting goals accomplished. The Bengals are probably a few years out from making some noise in the BSC, but there is nowhere to go but up for this Bengal program. ISU does have some talents that can generate some excitement however the complete team is still lacking as the rebuilding process has just begun.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 2-9 Overall, 1-7 BSC
Montana Grizzlies
Montana had a lot of struggles in their first year under Coach Pflugrad even though they had a lot of returning starters. UM had trouble hanging onto the ball and had a very inconsistent season on the offensive side of the ball. This resulted in the Griz missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade and now Coach Pflu will be tasked with stocking the program with players that fit into his scheme.
2010 Season Record: 7-4 Overall, 5-3 BSC
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UM is looking to improve in Coach Pflugrad’s second season. They lack an experienced QB but seem to have all the pieces needed on the offensive side to improve over last season. Defensively UM should have a solid front 7 but will have some holes to fill in the secondary. Ultimately UM has to take better care of the ball. The experienced leadership on last season’s roster was able to overcome many mistakes and avoid some close calls, that won’t be the case this season as UM can ill afford to dig themselves out of holes late in the game week in and week out.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 7-4 Overall, 5-3 BSC
Montana State Bobcats
MSU is coming into the season fresh off of an amazing run that included a share of the BSC title, but concluded with a disappointing showing at home in a playoff loss to North Dakota State. Ambitions are high for the coming season in Bozeman as the Bobcats will be returning a lot of their key players who got them a taste of post season play a season ago.
2010 Season Record: 9-3 Overall, 7-1 BSC
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MSU is looking to get back to the playoffs but they will need to find a running game to get there as their leading rusher Orenzo Davis is academically ineligible this season. MSU has the talent and experience to overcome this and this team should be looking to make a run deep into the playoffs if they can fill the voids.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 8-3 Overall, 6-2 BSC
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
NAU is coming off of a disappointing season and yet another near .500 finish. The Lumberjacks were close to pulling off some big upsets but ultimately fell short. NAU will be looking to produce more than just a middle of the road season but it won’t be easy with the loss of a lot of senior leadership to graduation. NAU was able to depend on a stout defense last season, but much it will need to be replaced.
2010 Season Record: 6-5 Overall, 4-4 BSC
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NAU will have a lot of voids to fill on both sides of the ball and there will be a lot of unknowns heading into the season. Offensively NAU will have quite a few weapons to use, but they will need to fill some voids on the OL as well as find a leader to fill the QB spot. Defensively they will have spots to fill at every level of the defense. Coach Souers and NAU will have their hands full in finding a way to be successful this season without a stout defense to rely on to keep them in games.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 4-7 Overall, 2-6 BSC
Northern Colorado Bears
UNC has endured nothing but struggles since it has move to D-1 and is a team that has never been able to put everything together to make it work. Those shortcomings finally led to the firing of Coach Downing. Former UNC football player and former Alcorn State Head Coach Earnest Collins was brought in to right the UNC ship. He will have his hands full with the tough task of building a successful D-1 program in Greeley, but there is reason for Bear fans to be excited. The Bears have a lot of returning players so there is something for Collins to work with.
2010 Season Record: 3-8 Overall, 2-6 BSC
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The UNC players will have to deal with the transition of a new coaching staff and this may take some time. With a new no huddle spread offense the Bears could jump up and surprise a few teams but rumors are that WR Jace Davis will be ineligible for this season. QB Orms has shown flashes of brilliance but has had health issues and the UNC defense lost a lot of their leaders. UNC does have some talent returning; unfortunately they have a lot of missing pieces and at this point may be considered in the beginning of the rebuilding process.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 2-9 Overall, 0-8 BSC
Portland State Vikings
The Vikings are entering the season looking to continue the program’s improvement in Coach Burton’s second season at PSU. PSU was a lot more competitive than their record shows and they will be looking to win the close games they were involved with last year. They will have their work cut out for them but have a favorable schedule to start the season.
2010 Season Record: 2-9 Overall, 1-7 BSC
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PSU will be looking to get some more wins under their belt as well as make strides to show continued improvement under Head Coach Burton. If the Vikings can balance out their offensive attack and if the defense can come around, there is no telling what this team is capable of.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 5-6 Overall, 3-5 BSC
Sacramento State Hornets
The Hornets are coming off of a season that had featured a handful of close losses that made the difference in the season. The Hornets overcame multiple injuries on the offensive side of the ball as well as shored up their defense under a new defensive scheme that allowed Sac State to stay in many of the close games. The Hornets will be looking to compete for a Big Sky Championship this season but they will have to overcome a schedule that includes 5 of the first 6 on the road.
2010 Season Record: 6-5 Overall, 5-3 BSC
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The Hornets will be entering this season having made some changes in the defensive coaching staff but will be looking to improve on last season’s success. The Hornets return a lot of key players on both sides of the ball and should be in the hunt for a playoff berth. If the Hornets can maintain an effective and balanced offense and if the defense can fill a few voids and play just as well as it did last season, Sac State should be able to reach the playoffs and contend for a BSC title.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 8-3 Overall, 6-2 BSC
Weber State Wildcats
Weber State had a disappointing 2010 season. With a lot of offensive weapons returning, they expected to compete for a BSC championship and make the playoffs but were unable to win games when it mattered. WSU will now be tasked with having to rebuild its offense to stay competitive in the BSC.
2010 Season Record: 6-5 Overall, 5-3 BSC
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The Wildcats will have a lot of holes to fill on the offensive side of the ball but they will have the best OL in the BSC to anchor the offense. Defensively WSU should be stout up front and I expect that unit to keep this team in a lot of games. The defense struggled a lot last season but with the experience gained they should be much improved. WSU opens the season with 2 FBS games and that could get this team off on the wrong foot to start the season.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 6-5 Overall, 5-3 BSC
I posted some team stats and rankings from last season as well as the key players leaving, returning, and some incoming recruits. For the larger classes, I didn’t list all the recruits and went with who looked noteworthy based on size and if applicable, their Rivals rating. I had trouble with the OL and if I do this outlook again, I will probably be more diligent about tracking which players started and at what spot to get a better feel for who returns and at what position. I also included week by week predictions for each school.
Feel free to point out any incorrect info or any comments as they are much appreciated. All info was pulled off of the NCAA stats website, the Big Sky Conference website, school athletic websites, and other insights I could pull from various web sources. Outlook is listed in alphabetical order, enjoy.
Conference Standings Prediction:
- • Eastern Washington: 9-2 Overall, 8-0 BSC
• Montana State: 8-3 Overall, 6-2 BSC
• Sacramento State: 8-3 Overall, 6-2 BSC
• Montana: 7-4 Overall, 5-3 BSC
• Weber State: 6-5 Overall, 5-3 BSC
• Portland State: 5-6 Overall, 3-5 BSC
• Northern Arizona: 4-7 Overall, 2-6 BSC
• Idaho State: 2-9 Overall, 1-7 BSC
• Northern Colorado: 2-9 Overall, 0-8 BSC
Eastern Washington Eagles
EWU weathered injuries and went on an amazing run to win a share of the Big Sky Championship and then went on to win their first FCS National Championship last season. They return all of their key players except Taiwan Jones and should be the favorites to win the Big Sky in 2011.
2010 Season Record: 2010 FCS National Champions, 13-2 Overall, 6-2 BSC
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2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 156.1 ypg (5th BSC, 49th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 241.0 ypg (3rd BSC, 26th FCS)
• Total Offense: 397.1 ypg (3rd BSC, 22nd FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 31.5 ppg (4th BSC, 18th FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 1.6 spg (5th BSC, 48th FCS)
• Penalties: 87 for 717 yards, 47.8 ypg (2nd least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 19 fum, 16 INT’s, 35 total (1st BSC)
• Time of Possession: 28:04 mpg (7th BSC)
- • Taiwan Jones (SR), RB/KR: 221 carries for 1,742 yards, 14 TD’s
• Ashton Grant, WR: 36 recs for 321 yards, 4 TD’s
• Matt Martin, TE: 13 rec for 116 yards
• Nikolai Myers, RG: starter, 13 games
- • Bo Levi Mitchell (SR), QB: 300/505 (59.4%) for 3,496 yards, 37 TD’s, 15 INT’s
• Brandon Kaufman (JR), WR: 76 recs for 1,214 yards, 15 TD’s
• Nicholas Edwards (JR), WR: 57 recs for 614 yards, 7 TD’s
• Mario Brown (SO), RB: 100 carries for 341 yards, 1 TD, 17 recs for 143 yards, 1 TD
• Darriell Beaumonte (SR), RB: 81 carries for 219 yards, 2 TD’s
• Greg Herd (JR), WR: 32 recs for 374 yards, 3 TD’s
• Gabriel Jackson (SR), LT: returning starter, 14 games
• Steven Forgette (SO), LG: returning starter, 14 games
• Chris Powers (SO), C: returning starter, 14 games
• Will Post (JR), RT: returning starter, 14 games
• Brandon Murphy (SO), OL: played in 13 games
• Jake Potter (JR), OL: played in 15 games
- • Jake Whitnell, TE: 6’-5”, 225 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Jordan Talley, RB: 5’-10”, 180 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Thomas Gomez, OL: 6’-3”, 310 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Quincy Forte, RB: 5’-11”, 185 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• TJ Boatright, TE: 6’-5”, 225 lbs
• Jason Boyce, WR/TE: 6’-4”, 225 lbs
• Demitrius Bronson, RB (Transfer): 5’-10”, 225 lbs
• Julius Tevaga, OL: 6’-3”, 290 lbs
• Anthony King, WR: 6’-1”, 180 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 139.6 ypg (3rd BSC, 43rd FCS)
• Passing Defense: 239.3 ypg (7th BSC, 104th FCS)
• Total Defense: 378.9 ypg (4th BSC, 86th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 24.9 ppg (4th BSC, 60th FCS)
• Sacks: 2.2 spg (4th BSC, 36th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 21 fum, 26 INT’s, 47 total (1st BSC)
• Turnover Margin: 0.80 (1st BSC, 17th FCS)
- • JC Sherritt, LB: 176 tackles, 14 TFL’s, 3 sacks, 3 INT’s
• Jesse Hoffman, CB: 75 tackles, 5 TFL’s, 3 INT’s
• Tyler Jolley, DT: 70 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 5 sacks
• Dante Calcote, CB: 60 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT
• Will Edge, DB: 5 tackles, 2 INT’s
- • Zach Johnson (SR), LB: 134 tackles, 14.5 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks, 2 INT’s
• Matt Johnson (SR), S: 105 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 5 INT’s
• Tyler Washburn (JR), LB: 86 tackles, 4 TFL’s, 0.5 sacks, 2 INT’s
• Renard Williams (SR), DT: 54 tackles, 13 TFL’s, 6.5 sacks
• Paul Ena (JR), DE: 55 tackles, 8.5 TFL’s, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT
• Jeff Minnerly (JR),DB: 50 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 3 INT’s
• Allen Brown (SO), S: 39 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 1 INT
• David Gaylord (SO), DE: 26 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 2 sacks
• Jerry Ceja (JR), DL: 23 tackles, 6.5 TFL’s, 5 sacks
- • Cody McCarthy, LB: 6’-1”, 230 lbs, Rivals 3 star
• David Delgado, DL: 6’-3”, 320 lbs
• Andre Pulu, DL (Transfer): 6’-2”, 280 lbs
• Tevin Williams, DB: 6’-2”, 190 lbs
• Jordan Tonani, DB: 6’, 180 lbs
• Isaiah Davis, DB: 5’-11”, 175 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 34.3 ypp (5th BCS, 41st FCS)
• Punt Returns: 5.3 ypr (8th BSC, 104th FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 23.4 ypr (1st BSC, 16th FCS)
• Field Goals: 12/22, 54.5% (8th BSC)
- • Cameron Zuber, P: 69 punts for 2,787 yards, 40.3 ypp
• Jesse Hoffman, KR: 25 KR’s for 712 yards, 28.5 ypr, 3 TD’s
• Taiwan Jones, KR: 15 KR’s for 309 yards, 20.6 ypr
- • Mike Jarrett (SR), K: 10/19 FG’s, 54/55 PAT’s
• Cameron Homan (SO), P
EWU is completely stacked on offense. With one void on the OL to fill, there is no reason EWU shouldn’t put up ridiculous offensive numbers even with the early departure of Jones. The defense lost some key players and they will need some of the returning players to step up and fill the holes. EWU lost both starting CB’s so that may be something opponents try to exploit this season. Even with 4 starters lost on defense, there EWU should outscoring their opponents this season. This EWU team is loaded with weapons and is a favorite to win the Big Sky this season followed by a deep run in the playoffs.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 9-2 Overall, 8-0 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: @ Washington - Loss
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: @ South Dakota - Win
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: @ Montana - Win
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: Montana State - Win
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: Weber State - Win
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: @ Northern Arizona - Win
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: @ Sacramento State - Win
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: Portland State - Win
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: Bye
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: @ Cal Poly - Loss
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: @ Idaho State - Win
Idaho State Bengals
ISU is coming into the season off of an abysmal winless season in D-1 match-ups. It ultimately and finally cost Coach Zamberlin his job. With a familiar face hired at the head coaching position (Coach Mike Kramer) and new turf installed in Holt Arena, the Bengals are looking to rebuild a once proud program.
2010 Season Record: 1-10 Overall, 0-8 BSC
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2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 56.2 ypg (9th BSC, 116th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 169.6 ypg (9th BSC, 81th FCS)
• Total Offense: 225.7 ypg (9th BSC, 114th FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 15.6 ppg (9th BSC, 108th FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 3.8 spg (9th BSC, 115th FCS)
• Penalties: 77 for 779 yards, 70.8 ypg (9th least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 11 fum, 18 INT’s, 29 total (3rd BSC)
• Time of Possession: 25:52 mpg (8th BSC)
- • Russel Hill, QB: 92/204 (45.1%) for 1,194 yards, 8 TD’s, 8 INT’s
• Isaiah Burel, WR: 12 recs for 152 yards, 1 TD
• Mitch Rudder, LG: starter, 10 games
• Travis Nua, OL: played in 4 games
- • Kyle Morris (SO), QB: 58/124 (46.8%) for 671 yards, 4 TD’s, 10 INT’s
• Roderick Rumble (JR), WR: 32 recs for 464 yards, 2 TD’s
• Corey White (SR), RB: 56 carries for 274 yards, 2 TD’s
• Tavoy Moore (SR), RB: 62 carries for 252 yards, 34 recs for 421 yards, 3 TD’s
• Kelvin Krosch (SR), WR: 24 recs for 299 yards, 3 TD’s
• Josh Hill (JR), TE: 17 recs for 165 yards, 3 TD’s
• Brad Shedd (SR), RT: returning starter, 10 games
• Mark Clampitt (JR), OL: returning starter, 7 games
• Braden Clayson (SR), RG: returning starter, 11 games
• James Bergen (SO), RT: returning starter, 5 games
• John Van Vliet (SR), C: returning starter, 9 games
• David Tyler (SR), LG: played in 9 games
- • Anthony Boyles Jr, WR (transfer): 6’-2”, 210 lbs
• Derek Graves, WR (Transfer): 6’-1”, 185 lbs
• Cameron Richmond, WR (Transfer): 6’-1, 180 lbs
• Travis Namohala, OL: 6’-3”, 285 lbs
• Christian Diehm, OL: 6’-5”, 235 lbs
• Jarrod Daniels, RB (Transfer): 5’-11”, 200 lbs
• Kevin Yost, QB (Transfer): 6’-2”, 190 lbs
• Brad Kragthorpe, QB: 6’-1”, 180 lbs
• Levi Altringer, QB: 6’-3”, 215 lbs
• Jim Bagley, OL: 6’-4’, 265 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 163.6 ypg (6th BSC, 77th FCS)
• Passing Defense: 254.3 ypg (8th BSC, 113th FCS)
• Total Defense: 417.8 ypg (7th BSC, 103rd FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 33.3 ppg (8th BSC, 101st FCS)
• Sacks: 1.4 spg (7th BSC, T-85th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 13 fum, 10 INT’s, 23 total (7th BSC)
• Turnover Margin: -0.55 (T-6th BSC, T-91st FCS)
- • Chris Holmesly, FS: 109 tackles, 3 TFL’s, 2 INT’s
• Dustin Tew, SS: 69 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 3 INT’s
• Kenny Viser, CB: 57 tackles, 1 TFL
• Jarrid Nash, LB: 49 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 1 sack, 1 INT
• Sean Rutten, DE: 45 tackles, 7 TFL’s, 5 sacks
• Phillip Arias, LB: 33 tackles, 3.5 TFL’s
• Keith McGowan, CB: 30 tackles, 1 TFL
• Chad O’Donnell, DT: 24 tackles, 4 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Rustin Phillips, DE: 22 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s
- • AJ Storms (SR), LB: 146 tackles, 7.5 TFL’s
• Basim Hudeen (SR), LB: 100 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 sack, 1 INT
• Jordan Monga (SR), DL: 41 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT
• Kelvin Miller (SR), DB: 34 tackles, 1 INT
• Marcus Austin (SR), DL: 23 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s
• Jake Rouser (JR), DL: 20 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 2 sacks
• Cameron Gupton (JR), DB: 18 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT
- • Demetrius Allen, LB: 6’, 200lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Derek Berry, LB: 6’-5”, 215 lbs
• Austin Graves, DL (Transfer): 6’-4”, 235 lbs
• Tyler Graves, DL: 6’-4”, 215 lbs
• Ed Pritchett, DB: 6’, 185 lbs
• Antonio Evans, DB(Transfer): 5’-10”, 190 lbs
• Donovan Henley, DB (Transfer): 5’-10”, 175 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 37.5 ypp (1st BCS, 7th FCS)
• Punt Returns: 17.7 ypr (1st BSC, 2nd FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 22.0 ypr (2nd BSC, 37th FCS)
• Field Goals: 8/14, 57.1% (7th BSC)
- • Brendon Garcia (JR), K: 8/14 FG’s, 20/20 PAT’s
• David Harrington (SR), P: 69 punts for 3,060 yards, 44.3 ypp
• Tavoy Moore (SR), PR/KR: 15 PR’s for 275 yards, 18.3 ypr, 2 TD’s, 45 PR’s for 1,086 yards, 24.1 ypr, 2 TD’s
There is a lot to get done in Pocatello, and having an experience head coach is crucial to getting goals accomplished. The Bengals are probably a few years out from making some noise in the BSC, but there is nowhere to go but up for this Bengal program. ISU does have some talents that can generate some excitement however the complete team is still lacking as the rebuilding process has just begun.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 2-9 Overall, 1-7 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: @ Washington State - Loss
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: Western States College - Win
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: @ Northern Arizona - Loss
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: Portland State - Loss
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: Montana - Loss
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: @ Weber State - Loss
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: @ Brigham Young - Loss
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: @ Montana State - Loss
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: Bye
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: @ Sacramento State - Loss
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: Eastern Washington - Loss
Montana Grizzlies
Montana had a lot of struggles in their first year under Coach Pflugrad even though they had a lot of returning starters. UM had trouble hanging onto the ball and had a very inconsistent season on the offensive side of the ball. This resulted in the Griz missing the playoffs for the first time in over a decade and now Coach Pflu will be tasked with stocking the program with players that fit into his scheme.
2010 Season Record: 7-4 Overall, 5-3 BSC
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2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 139.9 ypg (6th BSC, 66th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 233.6 ypg (4th BSC, 28th FCS)
• Total Offense: 373.4 ypg (6th BSC, 40th FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 31.7 ppg (3rd BSC, 16th FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 1.8 spg (6th BSC, 58th FCS)
• Penalties: 80 for 691 yards, 62.8 ypg (6th least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 16 fum, 16 INT’s, 32 total (2nd BSC)
• Time of Possession: 25:50 mpg (9th BSC)
- • Justin Roper, QB: 171/278 (61.5%) for 1,885 yards, 19 TD’s, 11 INT’s, 58 carries for 120 yards, 2 TD’s
• Andrew Selle, QB: 41/77 (53.2%) for 599 yards, 5 TD’s, 5 INT’s
• Chase Reynolds, RB: 191 carries for 982 yards, 8 TD’s, 40 recs for 333 yards, 4 TD’s
• Russell Piette, RG: starter, 11 games
• Alex Verlanic , C: starter, 11 games
- • Jordan Johnson (SO), QB: 15/20 (75.0%) for 44 yards, 1 TD
• Gerald Kemp (JR), QB: 45 carries for 224 yards
• Antwon Moutra (SR), WR: 36 recs for 600 yards, 6 TD’s
• Jabin Sambrano (SR), WR: 39 recs for 584 yards, 3 TD’s
• Sam Gratton (JR), WR: 28 recs for 327 yards, 4 TD’s
• Bryce Carver (JR), WR: 31 recs for 261 yards, 5 TD’s
• Greg Hardy (JR), TE: 17 recs for 176 yards, 1 TD
• Jon Opperund (SR), LT: returning starter, 11 games
• Stephan Sabin (SR), LG: returning starter, 10 games
• Charles Burton (SR), RT: returning starter, 11 games
• Danny Kistler (SO), OT: played in 8 games
• William Poehls (SO), OG: played in 5 games
- • Trent McKinney, QB: 6’-0”, 182 lbs
• Gavin Hagfors, RB: 6’-2”, 207 lbs
• Hassan Richardson, WR: 6’-4”, 190 lbs
• Archie Woulard, WR: 6’-4”, 180 lbs
• Aschan Richards, TE: 6’-6”, 215 lbs
• Nelo Butler, RB: 5’-9”, 200 lbs
• Samson Kaleikini, OL: 6’-5”, 270 lbs
• Christian Licciardi, OL: 6’-3”, 275 lbs
• Joe Dahl, OL: 6’-4”, 240 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 149.8 ypg (4th BSC, 56th FCS)
• Passing Defense: 140.0 ypg (1st BSC, 3rd FCS)
• Total Defense: 289.8 ypg (1st BSC, 10th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 24.9 ppg (4th BSC, 60th FCS)
• Sacks: 2.6 spg (2nd BSC, 18th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 13 fum, 12 INT’s, 25 total (T-4th BSC)
• Turnover Margin: -0.64 (8th BSC, 98th FCS)
- • Erik Stoll, SS: 82 tackles, 3 TFL’s, 5 INT’s
• Brandon Dodson, CB: 53 tackles, 3 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Jimmy Wilson, FS: 50 tackles, 5.5 TFL’s, 2 sacks
• Tyler Hobbs, DT: 33 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 2.5 sacks
• Severin Campbell, DL: 23 tackles, 6 TFL’s, 4.5 sacks
- • Caleb McSurdy (SR), LB: 112 tackles, 7.5 TFL’s, 0.5 sacks
• Jordan Tripp (JR), LB: 99 tackles, 9 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks, 1 INT
• Alex Shaw (SR), LB: 62 tackles, 6.5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Trumaine Johnson (SR), CB: 44 tackles, 3.5 TFL’s, 0.5 sacks, 4 INT’s
• Bryan Waldhauser (SR), DT: 50 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 5 sacks
• Ryan Fetherston (SR), DE: 40 tackles, 8.5 TFL’s, 4 sacks
• Bobby Alt (SR), DE: 40 tackles, 5.5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Mike McCord (SR), DB: 45 tackles, 0.5 TFL’s
• Tyrone Duncan (SR), DL: 22 tackles, 6 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks
- • Derek Crittendon, DL: 6’-3”, 240 lbs
• Kevin Frank Jr., CB: 6’-0”, 190 lbs
• Jesse Ginn, DT: 6’-5”, 285 lbs
• Zach Gratton, S: 6’-0”, 185 lbs
• Nate Harris, CB: 5’-10”, 185 lbs
• Matt Hermanson, S: 6’-1”, 188 lbs
• Connor Lebsock, S: 6’-2”, 198 lbs
• Addison Owen, LB: 6’-2”, 210 lbs
• Jonathan Richards, LB: 6’-3”, 215 lbs
• Justin Whitted, S: 6’-1”, 190 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 31.5 ypp (9th BCS, 93rd FCS)
• Punt Returns: 13.9 ypr (2nd BSC, 13th FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 21.0 ypr (4th BSC, 51st FCS)
• Field Goals: 14/18, 77.8% (T-3rd BSC)
- • Brody McKnight (SR), K: 14/18 FG’s, 41/42 PAT’s, 53 punts for 2,043 yards, 38.5 ypp
• Sean Wren (SR), P: 10 punts for 321 yards, 32.1 ypp
• Peter Ngyuen (JR), PR/KR: 24 PR’s for 307 yards, 12.8 ypr, 27 KR’s for 670 yards, 24.8 ypr
- • Stephen Shaw, P/K: 6’-3”, 225 lbs
UM is looking to improve in Coach Pflugrad’s second season. They lack an experienced QB but seem to have all the pieces needed on the offensive side to improve over last season. Defensively UM should have a solid front 7 but will have some holes to fill in the secondary. Ultimately UM has to take better care of the ball. The experienced leadership on last season’s roster was able to overcome many mistakes and avoid some close calls, that won’t be the case this season as UM can ill afford to dig themselves out of holes late in the game week in and week out.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 7-4 Overall, 5-3 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: @ Tennessee - Loss
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: Cal Poly - Win
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: Eastern Washington - Loss
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: @ Sacramento State - Loss
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: @ Idaho State - Win
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: Portland State - Win
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: @ Northern Arizona - Win
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: Weber State - Win
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: Western Oregon - Win
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: Bye
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: @ Montana State - Loss
Montana State Bobcats
MSU is coming into the season fresh off of an amazing run that included a share of the BSC title, but concluded with a disappointing showing at home in a playoff loss to North Dakota State. Ambitions are high for the coming season in Bozeman as the Bobcats will be returning a lot of their key players who got them a taste of post season play a season ago.
2010 Season Record: 9-3 Overall, 7-1 BSC
Offense
2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 175.7 ypg (3rd BSC, 33rd FCS)
• Passing Offense: 276.2 ypg (1st BSC, 9th FCS)
• Total Offense: 451.6 ypg (1st BSC, 4th FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 33.0 ppg (1st BSC, 4th FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 1.5 spg (3rd BSC, 39th FCS)
• Penalties: 62 for 545 yards, 45.4 ypg (1st least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 17 fum, 7 INT’s, 24 total (T-5th BSC)
• Time of Possession: 31:16 mpg (4th BSC)
- • Julius Lloyd, WR: 36 recs for 711 yards, 7 TD’s
• Kyle Begger, TE: 26 recs for 253 yards, 4 TD’s
• Mike Person, LT: starter, 9 games
• Cody Kempt, QB: 13/21 (61.9%) for 151 yards, 3 TD’s, 1 INT’s
• Jesse Hoffman, OL: played in 8 games
- • Denarius McGhee (SO), QB: 227/362 (62.7%) for 3,163 yards, 23 TD’s, 6 INT’s, 80 carries for 181 yards, 2 TD’s
• Orenzo Davis (SR), RB: 206 carries for 1,126 yards, 10 TD’s, 15 recs for 173 yards, 1 TD (academically ineligible)
• Elvis Akpla (SR), WR: 43 recs for 682 yards, 4 TD’s
• Everett Gilbert (JR), WR: 48 recs for 574 yards, 2 TD’s
• Tanner Bleskin (SO), WR: 33 recs for 502 yards, 3 TD’s
• CJ Palmer (SR), RB: 81 carries for 477 yards, 5 TD’s, 11 recs for 95 yards, 3 TD’s
• Shane Robinson (SR), TE: 7 recs for 102 yards
• Conrad Burbank (SR), LG: returning starter, 4 games
• Alex Terrien (SR), C: returning starter, 9 games
• Casey Dennehy (SR), RG: returning starter, 7 games
• Leo Davis (SR), RT: returning starter, 11 games
• Ben Tauanuu (JR), G: played in 2 games
• Andrew Verlanic (JR), T: played in 2 games
- • Jake Bleskin, QB: 6’-1”, 165 lbs
• Matthew Devereux, OL: 6’-3”, 285 lbs
• Alex Eekhoff, OL: 6’-6”, 255 lbs
• Kyle Godecke, OL: 6’-5”, 292 lbs
• Kody Grelle, OL: 6’-4”, 277 lbs
• Shawn Johnson, RB: 5’-9”, 185 lbs
• Jake Olson, WR: 6’-1”, 203 lbs
• Michael Perryman, WR: 6’-2”, 183 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 153.1 ypg (5th BSC, 65th FCS)
• Passing Defense: 230.0 ypg (5th BSC, 91st FCS)
• Total Defense: 383.1 ypg (5th BSC, 90th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 25.8 ppg (5th BSC, 70th FCS)
• Sacks: 1.9 spg (5th BSC, 49th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 16 fum, 8 INT’s, 24 total (6th BSC)
• Turnover Margin: 0.00 (5th BSC, 55th FCS)
- • Michael Rider, FS: 66 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Dan Ogden, DT: 46 tackles, 11 TFL’s, 7 sacks
• Jordan Craney, SS: 49 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT
• Arnold Briggs, CB: 42 tackles, 2 TFL’s, 2 INT’s
• Anthony Cosme-Peko, DB: 18 tackles, 2 TFL’s
- • Aleksei Grosulak (SO), LB: 88 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 2 INT’s, 2.5 sacks
• Jody Owens (JR), LB: 80 tackles, 8.5 TFL’s
• Caleb Schreibeis (JR), DL: 43 tackles, 6.5 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks
• Clay Bignell (SR), LB: 42 tackles, 5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Darius Jones (JR), CB: 30 tackles, 2 TFL’s
• Sean Gords (SO), DB: 29 tackles
• Jason D’Alba (SR), DL: 31 tackles, 2 TFL’s
• John Laidet (SR), DL: 28 tackles, 6 TFL’s, 2 sacks
• Roger Trammell (SR), LB: 26 tackles
• Zach Minter (JR), DL: 26 tackles, 8.5 TFL’s, 2 INT’s, 4.5 sacks
• Joel Fuller (JR), DB: 21 tackles, 1 TFL’s
- • Nate Bignell, DL: 6’-2”, 225lbs
• Odin Coe, DL: 6’-3”, 250 lbs
• Jamarcus Darden, DB: 5’-9”, 178 lbs
• Deonte Flowers, DB: 5’-11”, 161 lbs
• Monte Folsom, DL: 6’-3”, 255 lbs
• Taylor Sheridan, DL: 6’-3”, 255 lbs
• Alex Singleton, LB: 6’-2”, 201 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 36.6 ypp (2nd BCS, 11th FCS)
• Punt Returns: 6.5 ypr (7th BSC, 89th FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 20.9 ypr (5th BSC, 53rd FCS)
• Field Goals: 20/24, 83.3% (2nd BSC)
- • Jason Cunningham (SR), K: 20/24 FG’s, 42/48 PAT’s
• Rory Perez (SO), P: 47 punts for 1,788 yards, 38.0 ypp
• Everett Gilbert (JR), KR: 26 KR’s for 637 yards, 24.5 ypr
• Orenzo Davis (SR), KR: 15 KR’s for 256 yards, 17.1 ypr
MSU is looking to get back to the playoffs but they will need to find a running game to get there as their leading rusher Orenzo Davis is academically ineligible this season. MSU has the talent and experience to overcome this and this team should be looking to make a run deep into the playoffs if they can fill the voids.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 8-3 Overall, 6-2 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 1st: @ Utah - Loss
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: UC Davis - Win
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: Minot State - Win
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: @ Eastern Washington - Loss
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: Sacramento State - Win
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: @ Portland State - Win
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: Northern Arizona - Win
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: @ Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: Idaho State - Win
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: @ Weber State - Loss
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: Bye
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: Montana - Win
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
NAU is coming off of a disappointing season and yet another near .500 finish. The Lumberjacks were close to pulling off some big upsets but ultimately fell short. NAU will be looking to produce more than just a middle of the road season but it won’t be easy with the loss of a lot of senior leadership to graduation. NAU was able to depend on a stout defense last season, but much it will need to be replaced.
2010 Season Record: 6-5 Overall, 4-4 BSC
Offense
2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 137.8 ypg (7th BSC, 68th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 232.4 ypg (5th BSC, 30th FCS)
• Total Offense: 370.2 ypg (7th BSC, 42nd FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 28.6 ppg (5th BSC, 34th FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 1.55 spg (4th BSC, 41st FCS)
• Penalties: 66 for 574 yards, 52.2 ypg (3rd least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 14 fum, 9 INT’s, 23 total (7th BSC)
• Time of Possession: 33:13 mpg (2nd BSC)
- • Michael Herrick, QB: 194/306 (63.4%) for 2,061 yards, 15 TD’s, 9 INT’s
• Davieun Curry-Chapman, WR: 69 recs for 738 yards, 6 TD’s
• Anthony Williams, LT: starter, 10 games
• Kris Poindexter, C: starter, 11 games
• Adrian Garcia, RG: starter, 11 games
- • Zach Bauman (SO), RB: 237 carries for 1,059 yards, 14 TD’s, 28 recs for 308 yards, 2 TD’s
• Giovannie Dixon (JR), RB: 83 carries for 512 yards, 3 TD’s, 15 recs for 173 yards, 1 TD
• Chasen Stangel (SR), QB: 45/74 (60.8%) for 376 yards, 2 TD’s
• Austin Shanks (SR), WR: 65 recs for 613 yards, 2 TD’s
• Mike Czyz (SR), WR: 26 recs for 331 yards, 2 TD’s
• Alex Mott (SR), LG: returning starter, 11 games
• Trey Gilleo (JR), RT: returning starter, 4 games
• Ben Bachelier (SR), OL: played in 11 games
• Matt Wilson (JR), OL: played in 7 games
- • Kyren Poe, QB: 6’-3”, 180 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Jake Abbott, C: 6’-3”, 275 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Anas Hasic, WR: 6’-0”, 180 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• RJ Rickert, TE: 6’-3”, 230 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Dejzon Walker, TE: 6’-3”, 225lbs
• Austin Holmes, WR: 6’-0”, 180 lbs
• Lee Guenther, OL: 6’-7”, 235 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 93.5 ypg (1st BSC, 5th FCS)
• Passing Defense: 213.1 ypg (2nd BSC, 74th FCS)
• Total Defense: 306.6 ypg (2nd BSC, 14th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 19.8 ppg (1st BSC, 22nd FCS)
• Sacks: 2.9 spg (1st BSC, 10th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 15 fum, 10 INT’s, 25 total (T-4th BSC)
• Turnover Margin: 0.18 (4th BSC, 47th FCS)
- • Reid Worthington, LB: 67 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 2 INT’s, 1.5 sacks
• Cody Dowd, LB: 55 tackles, 4 TFL’s, 1 INT, 1 sack
• Matt Estrada, FS: 51 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT
• Brian Hunter, CB: 40 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 3 INT’s
• Anthony llano, LB: 39 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 2 sacks
• Taelor Worrell, CB: 31 tackles, 1 TFL
• Kainoa Pe’a, DT: 34 tackles, 6 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Brandon Vance, DE: 28 tackles, 7.5 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks
• Kyle Rath, DL: 29 tackles, 9 TFL’s, 2 sacks
• Michael Battisti, DL: 25 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s
- • Scott McKeever (SR), LB: 52 tackles, 9 TFL’s, 5.5 sacks
• Taylor Julio (JR), SS: 38 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s, 2 INT’s
• Issac Bond (SR), DE: 31 tackles, 6 TFL’s, 5.5 sacks
• Dan Pela (SR), DT: 27 tackles, 3.5 TFL’s, 1.5 sacks
• Taylor Melenfant (JR), DB: 23 tackles, 1 INT, 3.5 sacks
- • Devin Williams (Transfer), CB: 6’-0”, 178 lbs
• Ray Reardon (Transfer), LB: 6’-1”, 235 lbs
• Eric Storey (Transfer), LB: 6’-0”, 235 lbs
• Austin Haquet, LB: 6’-1”, 225 lbs
• Mitchell Melugin, DE: 6’-3”, 250 lbs
• Bryson Mook, DE: 6’-2”, 240 lbs
• Marcus Alford, CB: 5’-10”, 160 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 33.9 ypp (8th BCS, 49th FCS)
• Punt Returns: 8.8 ypr (6th BSC, 59th FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 19.4 ypr (8th BSC, 81st FCS)
• Field Goals: 14/18, 77.8% (T-3rd BSC)
- • Matt Estrada, PR: 19 PR’s for 188 yards, 9.9 ypr
- • Matt Myers (SR), K: 14/18 FG’s, 34/37 PAT’s
• Drew Zamora (SR), P: 48 punts for 2,025 yards, 42.2 ypp
• Daniel Alder (SR),KR: 14 KR’s for 269 yards, 19.2 ypr
NAU will have a lot of voids to fill on both sides of the ball and there will be a lot of unknowns heading into the season. Offensively NAU will have quite a few weapons to use, but they will need to fill some voids on the OL as well as find a leader to fill the QB spot. Defensively they will have spots to fill at every level of the defense. Coach Souers and NAU will have their hands full in finding a way to be successful this season without a stout defense to rely on to keep them in games.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 4-7 Overall, 2-6 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: @ Arizona - Loss
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: Fort Lewis - Win
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: @ Portland State - Loss
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: Idaho State - Win
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: Bye
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: Eastern Washington - Loss
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: @ Montana State - Loss
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: Montana - Loss
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: @ Sacramento State - Loss
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: @ Weber State - Loss
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: Southern Utah - Win
Northern Colorado Bears
UNC has endured nothing but struggles since it has move to D-1 and is a team that has never been able to put everything together to make it work. Those shortcomings finally led to the firing of Coach Downing. Former UNC football player and former Alcorn State Head Coach Earnest Collins was brought in to right the UNC ship. He will have his hands full with the tough task of building a successful D-1 program in Greeley, but there is reason for Bear fans to be excited. The Bears have a lot of returning players so there is something for Collins to work with.
2010 Season Record: 3-8 Overall, 2-6 BSC
Offense
2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 130.8 ypg (8th BSC, 76th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 227.0 ypg (6th BSC, 31st FCS)
• Total Offense: 357.8 ypg (8th BSC, 55th FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 25.0 ppg (7th BSC, 53rd FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 3.1 spg (8th BSC, 104th FCS)
• Penalties: 75 for 714 yards, 60.2 ypg (5th least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 9 fum, 11 INT’s, 20 total (1st BSC)
• Time of Possession: 28:31 mpg (6th BSC)
- • Andre Harris, RB: 151 carries for 690 yards, 10 TD’s, 13 recs for 102 yards, 1 TD
• Jhamele Robinson, RB: 122 carries for 477 yards, 9 recs for 41 yards
• Tim McGraw, C: starter, 11 games
• Amal Gumbs, OL: starter, 2 games
- • Dylan Orms (SR), QB: 133/254 (52.4%) for 2,055 yards, 15 TD’s, 9 INT’s, 99 carries for 217 yards, 6 TD’s
• Matthew Baca (JR), QB: 18/31 (58.1%) for 272 yards, 2 TD’s, 1 INT
• CJ Glenn (SO), RB: 11 carries for 25 yards
• Jace Davis (JR), WR: 53 recs for 992 yards, 7 TD’s
• Patrick Walker (SR), WR: 37 recs for 570 yards, 6 TD’s
• Doug Steele (JR), TE: 12 recs for 265 yards, 3 TD’s
• Denzel Hutchings (SR), WR: 5 recs for 132 yards
• Nicolas Candler (JR), LT: returning starter, 11 games
• Cody Gilmore (JR), LG: returning starter, 11 games
• Alex Shapiro (SR), RG: returning starter, 10 games
• Lee Barbiasz (SR), RT: returning starter, 10 games
• Jake Schalamon (JR), OL: played in 10 games
- • Travis Bernard, RB: 5’-8”, 185 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Kyle Griffin, RB: 6’-2”, 195 lbs
• Denzel Washington, WR: 6’-5”, 200 lbs
• Derek Vander Velde, WR: 6’-5”, 195 lbs
• Filipo Mose, OT: 6’-5”, 330 lbs
• Jake Solomon (Transfer), OL: 6’-4”, 315 lbs
• Sean Palinckx, OL: 6’-7”, 300 lbs
• AJ Battle, WR: 6’-1”, 160 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 174.8 ypg (8th BSC, 91st FCS)
• Passing Defense: 223.6 ypg (4th BSC, 83rd FCS)
• Total Defense: 398.4 ypg (6th BSC, 99th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 31.4 ppg (7th BSC, 96th FCS)
• Sacks: 1.5 spg (6th BSC, 75th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 17 fum, 9 INT’s, 26 total (T-2nd BSC)
• Turnover Margin: 0.55 (2nd BSC, 26th FCS)
- • John Eddy, LB: 90 tackles, 8.5 TFL’s, 4 sacks
• Matt King, LB: 79 tackles, 7.5 TFL’s, 1 INT, 1 sack
• Max Hewitt, FS: 65 tackles, 7 TFL’s, 2 INT’s, 1.5 sacks
• Korey Askew, CB: 58 tackles, 2 TFL’s, 3 INT’s
• James Schrenk, LB: 41 tackles, 7 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Ethan Davis, DL: 36 tackles, 6.5 TFL’s, 1 sack
- • Nick Hernon (SR), DE: 45 tackles, 10.5 TFL’s
• Marcel Gibbons (JR), DB: 44 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s
• Elliot Dorsey (SR), DB: 43 tackles, 0.5 TFL’s
• Chuks Nweke (SR), DB: 40 tackles, 2 TFL’s, 1 INT, 1 sack
• Colby Riggins (SR), DB: 39 tackles
• Brandon Owens (SR), CB: 31 tackles, 2 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Cameron Friend (JR), LB: 34 tackles, 2 TFL’s
• VJ Holmes, DE (SR): 17 tackles, 3.5 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks
• Pasi Fahina, DL (SO): 18 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s
• Marcus Felker, DT (SR): 13 tackles, 2 TFL’s
- • Chris Urbaniak, DE: 6’-4”, 230 lbs
• Brandon Boyle, LB: 6’-1”, 215 lbs
• Ryan Gackle, LB: 6’-2”, 225 lbs
• Chris Sanchez, LB: 6’-3”, 210 lbs
• Aisea Vave, LB: 6’-3”, 245 lbs
• Isiah Cooper, CB: 5’-8”, 150 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 34.2 ypp (6th BCS, 43rd FCS)
• Punt Returns: 11.4 ypr (4th BSC, 30th FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 20.6 ypr (6th BSC, 57th FCS)
• Field Goals: 5/11, 45.5% (9th BSC)
- • Mason Puckett (JR), K: 4/8 FG’s, 10/11 PAT’s
• Dave Eden (SO), K: 1/3 FG’s, 22/24 PAT’s
• Cameron Kaman (SR), P: 59 punts for 2,384 yards, 40.4 ypp
• Dominic Gunn (JR),KR/PR: 28 KR’s for 654 yards, 23.3 ypr, 21 PR’s for 248 yards, 11.8 ypr
The UNC players will have to deal with the transition of a new coaching staff and this may take some time. With a new no huddle spread offense the Bears could jump up and surprise a few teams but rumors are that WR Jace Davis will be ineligible for this season. QB Orms has shown flashes of brilliance but has had health issues and the UNC defense lost a lot of their leaders. UNC does have some talent returning; unfortunately they have a lot of missing pieces and at this point may be considered in the beginning of the rebuilding process.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 2-9 Overall, 0-8 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: Lindenwood - Win
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: @ Colorado State - Loss
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: @ Idaho State - Loss
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: Weber State - Loss
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: @ Montana - Loss
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: Sacramento State - Loss
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: @ Eastern Washington - Loss
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: Montana State - Loss
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: North Dakota - Win
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: @ Northern Arizona - Loss
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: Portland State - Loss
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: Bye
Portland State Vikings
The Vikings are entering the season looking to continue the program’s improvement in Coach Burton’s second season at PSU. PSU was a lot more competitive than their record shows and they will be looking to win the close games they were involved with last year. They will have their work cut out for them but have a favorable schedule to start the season.
2010 Season Record: 2-9 Overall, 1-7 BSC
Offense
2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 203.3 ypg (1st BSC, 18th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 193.3 ypg (8th BSC, 62nd FCS)
• Total Offense: 396.6 ypg (4th BSC, 23rd FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 23.4 ppg (8th BSC, 63rd FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 1.9 spg (7th BSC, 59th FCS)
• Penalties: 89 for 714 yards, 64.9 ypg (7th least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 16 fum, 10 INT’s, 26 total (4th BSC)
• Time of Possession: 33:42 mpg (1st BSC)
- • Tygue Howland, QB: 85/175 (48.6%) for 1,017 yards, 3 TD’s, 7 INT’s, 31 carries for 53 yards, 2 TD’s
• Nick Hutter , WR: 38 recs for 521 yards, 3 TD’s
• Julius Thomas, TE: 29 recs for 453 yards, 2 TD’s
• Raymond Fry , WR: 8 recs for 114 yards
• Rory Richards, TE: 12 recs for 89 yards
- • Connor Kavanaugh (SR), QB: 93/154 (60.4%) for 1,109 yards, 6 TD’s, 3 INT’s, 85 carries for 506 yards, 4 TD’s
• Cory McCaffrey (SR), RB: 231 carries for 1,287 yards, 10 TD’s, 17 recs for 136 yards, 1 TD
• Willie Griffin (SR), RB: 67 carries for 204 yards, 2 TD’s, 6 recs for 30 yards
• Justin Monahan (JR), WR: 30 recs for 369 yards, 2 TD’s
• Keitrell Anderson (JR), WR: 13 recs for 150 yards
• Ricky Cookman (SR), WR: 13 recs for 143 yards, 1 TD’s
• Dustin Waldron (SR), LT: returning starter, 10 games
• Manuel Rojas (JR), LG: returning starter,9 games
• Adam Kleffner (SR), C: returning starter, 10 games
• Kyle Ritt (JR), RT: returning starter, 10 games
• Mitch Gaulke (SO), OL: played in 5 games
• Seth Giandomenico (SR), OL: played in 5 games
- • Shaquille Richard, RB: 5’-8”, 175 lbs, Rivals 3 star
• Anthony Moxley (transfer), OL: 6’-6”, 315 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• David Jones, WR: 6’-1”, 205 lbs
• Kenny Davis (transfer), WR: 6’-2”, 190 lbs
• Alex Toureen, WR: 6’-0”, 180 lbs
• Gage Loftin (transfer), TE: 6’-4”, 245 lbs
• Cornelius Edison, OL: 6’-3”, 285 lbs
• John Wolfe, OL: 6’-3”, 280 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 232.9 ypg (9th BSC, 113th FCS)
• Passing Defense: 231.2 ypg (6th BSC, 95th FCS)
• Total Defense: 464.1 ypg (9th BSC, 115th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 40.4 ppg (9th BSC, 115th FCS)
• Sacks: 1.3 spg (9th BSC, 93rd FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 12 fum, 8 INT’s, 20 total (8th BSC)
• Turnover Margin: -0.55 (6th BSC, T-91st FCS)
- • DJ Macarthy, LB: 52 tackles, 9 TFL’s, 3 sacks
• Travis Beckley, DT: 14 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack
- • Ryan Rau (SR), LB: 83 tackles, 3 TFL’s
• Manoa Latu (SR), SS: 72 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 3 INT’s
• DeShawn Shead (SR), CB: 51 tackles, 5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Carl Sommer (SR), DE: 46 tackles, 11 TFL’s, 4 sacks
• David Ross (SR), CB: 39 tackles, 1 TFL
• Nathan Snow (JR), FS: 38 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Shane Melbo (SR), LB: 32 tackles, 6 TFL’s
• Jaycob Shoemaker (JR), LB: 23 tackles, 3.5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Joel Sisler (JR), DL: 26 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT
• Donte Almond (SR), DB: 20 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Jack Forbes (SR), DE: 20 tackles, 5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Michael Williams (JR), DB: 19 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT
• Alika Vaiese (SR), DT: 14 tackles, 3 TFL’s
• Julious Moore (SO), DL: 12 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 2.5 sacks
- • Demetrius Jackson, CB: 5’-10”, 180 lbs, Rivals 3 star
• Dennis Taylor Jr, LB: 6’-2”, 230 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Khalil Bass (transfer), LB: 6’-2”, 230 lbs
• Mike Davis, DE: 6’-4”, 235 lbs
• Jeremy Boone (transfer), DE: 6’-4”, 260 lbs
• Myles Wade (transfer), DT: 6’-1”, 300 lbs
• John Siliga, DT: 6’-1”, 290 lbs
• Walter Santiago, S: 5’-11”, 185 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 35.4 ypp (4th BCS, 22nd FCS)
• Punt Returns: 4.3 ypr (9th BSC, 110th FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 19.3 ypr (9th BSC, 87th FCS)
• Field Goals: 18/26, 69.2% (6th BSC)
- • Zach Brown (JR), K: 18/26 FG’s, 23/23 PAT’s
• Thomas Duyndam (JR), P: 51 punts for 2,171 yards, 42.6 ypp
• AJ Powell (SO), KR/PR: 17 KR’s for 303 yards, 17.8 ypr, 16 PR’s for 75 yards, 4.7 ypr
• Nevin Lewis (JR), KR: 17 KR’s for 431 yards, 25.3 ypr, 1 TD
PSU will be looking to get some more wins under their belt as well as make strides to show continued improvement under Head Coach Burton. If the Vikings can balance out their offensive attack and if the defense can come around, there is no telling what this team is capable of.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 5-6 Overall, 3-5 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: Southern Oregon - Win
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: Bye
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: Northern Arizona - Win
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: @ TCU - Loss
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: @ Idaho State - Win
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: Montana State - Loss
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: @ Montana - Loss
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: Willamette - Win
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: @ Eastern Washington - Loss
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: Sacramento State - Loss
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: @ Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: Weber State - Loss
Sacramento State Hornets
The Hornets are coming off of a season that had featured a handful of close losses that made the difference in the season. The Hornets overcame multiple injuries on the offensive side of the ball as well as shored up their defense under a new defensive scheme that allowed Sac State to stay in many of the close games. The Hornets will be looking to compete for a Big Sky Championship this season but they will have to overcome a schedule that includes 5 of the first 6 on the road.
2010 Season Record: 6-5 Overall, 5-3 BSC
Offense
2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 169.2 ypg (4th BSC, 40th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 208.7 ypg (7th BSC, 51st FCS)
• Total Offense: 378.2 ypg (5th BSC, 37th FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 32.1 ppg (2nd BSC, 13th FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 1.45 spg (2nd BSC, 32nd FCS)
• Penalties: 80 for 595 yards, 54.1 ypg (4th least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 9 fum, 13 INT’s, 22 total (8th BSC)
• Time of Possession: 33:11 mpg (3rd BSC)
- • McLeod Bethel-Thompson, QB: 21/38 (55.3%) for 161 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT’s
• Ronald Richardson, WR: 22 recs for 240 yards, 1 TD’s
• Dylan Lane, WR: 13 recs for 152 yards
• Matt Carter, TE: 10 recs for 97 yards, 4 TD’s
• Jaren Harrell, C: starter, 11 games
• John Taylor (SR), LT: starter, 11 games
• John Hendershott (SR), WR: 1 recs for 15 yards
• Brandyn Reed (SR), WR
- • Jeff Fleming (SR), QB: 138/248 (55.6%) for 2,044 yards, 23 TD’s, 10 INT’s, 106 carries for 399 yards, 2 TD’s
• Bryan Hilliard (SR), RB: 195 carries for 883 yards, 12 TD’s, 3 recs for 17 yards
• Jake Croxdale (SR), RB: 69 carries for 236 yards, 5 recs for 60 yards
• Chase Deadder (SR), WR: 37 recs for 788 yards, 6 TD’s
• Morris Norrise (SO), WR: 35 recs for 532 yards, 8 TD’s
• Sam McCowan (JR), RB: 45 carries for 211 yards, 8 recs for 57 yards
• Curtis Shaw (SR), RB: 17 carries for 54 yards, 1 TD, 3 recs for 59 yards (injured)
• Clay DePauw (JR), LG: returning starter, 11 games
• Tyler Worthley (SO), RG: returning starter, 11 games
• Nate Doverspike (SR), RT: returning starter, 11 games
• Maika Maumau (SR), OL: played in 8 games
• Vince Weaver (JR), OL: played in 9 games
• Matt Shinn (SO), OL: played in 7 games
• Aaron Gasper (JR), OL: played in 5 games
- • Jake Geringer, QB: 6’-2”, 200 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Dallon Muse, RB: 6’-0”, 190 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Jordan Matanane, RB: 6’-1”, 210 lbs
• Justin Cox, WR: 6’-2”, 185 lbs
• Nnamdi Agude, WR: 6’-3”, 175 lbs
• Jon Kirkman, TE: 6’-5”, 210 lbs
• Daniel Stornaiuolo, OL: 6’-5”, 300 lbs
• Lars Hanson, OL: 6’-8”, 260 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 112.4 ypg (2nd BSC, 16th FCS)
• Passing Defense: 221.6 ypg (3rd BSC, 80th FCS)
• Total Defense: 334.0 ypg (3rd BSC, 39th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 34.7 ppg (3rd BSC, 58th FCS)
• Sacks: 2.4 spg (3rd BSC, 26th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 16 fum, 10 INT’s, 26 total (T-2nd BSC)
• Turnover Margin: 0.36 (3rd BSC, 30th FCS)
- • Peter Buck, LB: 96 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 INT, 2 sacks
• Zach Schrader, FS: 82 tackles, 3.5 TFL’s, 1 INT, 1 sack
• Dana Willis, SS: 51 tackles, 0.5 TFL’s, 2 INT’s
• Christian Clark, DT: 37 tackles, 5.5 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks
- • Kyle Monson (SR), CB: 47 tackles, 0.5 TFL’s, 2 INT’s
• Osagie Odiase (SO), DB: 44 tackles, 3.5 TFL’s, 2 INT’s, 1 sack
• Jeff Badger (JR), LB: 41 tackles, 7.5 TFL’s
• Zach Nash (SR), DE: 37 tackles, 16.5 TFL’s, 13 sacks
• Evander Wilkins (SR), DB: 33 tackles, 5.5 TFL’s, 2 INT’s, 2 sacks
• Joe Larche (SR), DB: 25 tackles
• David Coleman (SR), DE: 26 tackles, 5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Todd Davis (SO), LB: 21 tackles, 1 TFL’s
• Matt Lawrence (JR), DT: 20 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s
• Marquesse Smith (SR), CB: 14 tackles, 1 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Matt Agaiava (SR), DT: 10 tackles, 1 TFL’s, 0.5 sacks
- • Antoine Pickett, DB: 5’-11”, 175 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Manasa Kikau (Transfer), DB: 6’-0”, 200 lbs
• Nicholas Payne, DB: 6’-1”, 160 lbs
• Joshua Armstrong, DB: 6’-0”, 180 lbs
• John Bloomfield (Transfer), LB: 6’-2”, 230 lbs
• Tyler Gomogda, LB: 6’-0”, 200 lbs
• Nathan Castro, DL: 6’-0”, 325 lbs
• John Taylor, DL: 6’-3”, 245 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 34.1 ypp (7th BCS, 44th FCS)
• Punt Returns: 9.2 ypr (5th BSC, 53rd FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 20.5 ypr (7th BSC, 60th FCS)
• Field Goals: 13/15, 86.7% (1st BSC)
- • Chris Diniz, K: 13/15 FG’s, 40/42 PAT’s
- • Augie Heath (SR), P: 53 punts for 1,937 yards, 36.5 ypp
• Kyle Monson (SR),PR: 12 PR’s for 101 yards, 1 TD, 8.4 ypr
• Sam McCowan (JR),KR: 24 KR’s for 498 yards, 20.7 ypr
The Hornets will be entering this season having made some changes in the defensive coaching staff but will be looking to improve on last season’s success. The Hornets return a lot of key players on both sides of the ball and should be in the hunt for a playoff berth. If the Hornets can maintain an effective and balanced offense and if the defense can fill a few voids and play just as well as it did last season, Sac State should be able to reach the playoffs and contend for a BSC title.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 8-3 Overall, 6-2 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: @ Oregon State - Loss
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: @ Southern Utah - Win
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: @ Weber State - Win
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: Montana - Win
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: @ Montana State - Loss
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: @ Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: Bye
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: Eastern Washington - Loss
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: Northern Arizona - Win
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: @ Portland State - Win
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: Idaho State - Win
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: UC Davis - Win
Weber State Wildcats
Weber State had a disappointing 2010 season. With a lot of offensive weapons returning, they expected to compete for a BSC championship and make the playoffs but were unable to win games when it mattered. WSU will now be tasked with having to rebuild its offense to stay competitive in the BSC.
2010 Season Record: 6-5 Overall, 5-3 BSC
Offense
2010 Stats/Rankings
- • Rushing Offense: 181.1 ypg (2nd BSC, 30th FCS)
• Passing Offense: 259.7 ypg (2nd BSC, 14th FCS)
• Total Offense: 440.8 ypg (2nd BSC, 7th FCS)
• Scoring Offense: 25.4 ppg (6th BSC, 51st FCS)
• Sacks Allowed: 1.0 spg (1st BSC, 13th FCS)
• Penalties: 87 for 732 yards, 66.5 ypg (8th least BSC)
• Turnovers Lost: 13 fum, 11 INT’s, 24 total (T-5th BSC)
• Time of Possession: 30:14 mpg (5th BSC)
- • Cameron Higgins, QB: 210/359 (58.5%) for 2,512 yards, 15 TD’s, 11 INT’s
• Joe Collins, WR: 61 recs for 1,046 yards, 6 TD’s
• Mike Phillips, WR: 52 recs for 793 yards, 4 TD’s
• Bo Bolen (JR), RB: 153 carries for 704 yards, 3 TD’s, 32 recs for 256 yards, 1 TD (LDS Mission)
• Vai Tafuna, RB: 135 carries for 551 yards, 10 TD’s, 9 recs for 73 yards
• Kevin Halfhill, OL: played in 11 games
• Kamana Kaimikaua (JR), WR: 4 recs for 57 yards, 1 TD (LDS Mission)
- • Mike Hoke (JR), QB: 23/36 (63.9%) for 345 yards, 2 TD’s, 27 carries for 104 yards, 1 TD
• Josh Booker (SO), RB: 91 carries for 550 yards, 2 TD’s, 13 recs for 97 yards, 1 TD
• Erik Walker (SO), WR: 14 recs for 122 yards
• Brian Jankowski (SR), TE: 10 recs for 89 yards, 1 TD
• Caleb Turner (SR), LT: returning starter, 11 games
• JC Oram (SR), LG: returning starter, 11 games
• Tytan Timoteo (JR), OL: returning starter, 11 games
• Jinki Timoteo (SO), OL: played in 7 games
• Tim Farabee (SR), OL: played in 5 games
• Tyson Tiatia (SO), C: played in 5 games
• Joel Turrubitates (SR), OL; played in 5 games
- • Barrinton Collins, RB: 5’-9”, 185 lbs, Rivals 3 star
• Benjamin Maraz, QB: 6’-2”, 210 lbs
• Jordan Lee, FB: 6’-0”, 210 lbs
• Darchon Taggart, WR: 6’-2”, 175 lbs
• Elie Bouka, WR: 6’-0”, 180 lbs
• Marquis Walters, WR: 6’-0”, 180 lbs
• Alex Taumoepeau, OL: 6’-1”, 285 lbs
• Christopher Thee, OL: 6’-0”, 280 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Rushing Defense: 173.6 ypg (7th BSC, 90th FCS)
• Passing Defense: 268.8 ypg (9th BSC, 115th FCS)
• Total Defense: 442.4 ypg (8th BSC, 109th FCS)
• Scoring Defense: 31.1 ppg (6th BSC, 94th FCS)
• Sacks: 1.4 spg (7th BSC, T-85th FCS)
• Turnovers Forced: 6 fum, 9 INT’s, 15 total (9th BSC)
• Turnover Margin: -0.82 (9th BSC, 105th FCS)
- • Jordan Brown, FS: 100 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s, 1 INT, 0.5 sacks
• Taylor Sedillo, LB: 85 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 0.5 sacks, 1 INT
• Sam Fenn, DE: 35 tackles, 6.5 TFL’s, 1 sack
• Faron Creighton, CB: 27 tackles
- • Nick Webb (SR), LB: 99 tackles, 8.5 TFL’s, 1 sack, 1 INT
• Blake Keller (SR), SS: 79 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s
• Adam Saga-White, DT (JR): 41 tackles, 5.5 TFL’s, 0.5 sacks
• Maurice Neal (SR), LB: 36 tackles, 2.5 TFL’s, 1 INT, 1 sack
• Trevor Pletcher (JR), DT: 27 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 3 sacks
• Pete Rolf (SR), DE: 29 tackles, 4.5 TFL’s, 2.5 sacks
• David James (JR), CB: 21 tackles, 3 INT’s
• Kela Marciel (SO), DB: 22 tackles, 1 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Antwain Stutson (SR), DB: 19 tackles, 1 TFL’s, 1 INT
• Gabe Bowers(SR), DL: 23 tackles, 4 TFL’s, 3.5 sacks
• Marvin Walker (SR), DB: 17 tackles, 2 TFL’s
• Anthony Morales (SO), LB: 19 tackles, 1 TFL’s
• Willie Harris (JR), LB: 18 tackles
• Ryan Eastman (JR), DT: Transferred out, and then transferred back.
- • James Washington, DE: 6’-5”, 250 lbs, Rivals 3 star
• Connor Myers, DL: 6’-0”, 280 lbs, Rivals 2 star
• Tevia Tolutau, DL: 6’-2”, 255 lbs
• Jalin Ames, DE: 6’-3”, 230 lbs
• Luke King, LB: 6’-0”, 200 lbs
• Roman Valenzuela, LB: 6’-0”, 220 lbs
• Solomon Means, CB: 6’-1”, 165 lbs
• Maurice Talley, CB: 6’-1”, 180 lbs
Team Stats & Rankings
- • Net Punting: 36.6 ypp (6th BCS, 43rd FCS)
• Punt Returns: 11.6 ypr (3rd BSC, 28th FCS)
• Kickoff Returns: 21.6 ypr (3rd BSC, 43rd FCS)
• Field Goals: 15/20, 75.0% (5th BSC)
- • Jordan Brown, PR: 23 PR’s for 284 yards, 12.3 ypr
• Bo Bolen, KR: 35 PR’s for 847 yards, 24.2 ypr
- • Shaun McClain (SO), K: 15/20 FG’s, 24/26 PAT’s
• Josh Kealamakia (SO), P: 45 punts for 1,797 yards, 39.9 ypp
The Wildcats will have a lot of holes to fill on the offensive side of the ball but they will have the best OL in the BSC to anchor the offense. Defensively WSU should be stout up front and I expect that unit to keep this team in a lot of games. The defense struggled a lot last season but with the experience gained they should be much improved. WSU opens the season with 2 FBS games and that could get this team off on the wrong foot to start the season.
2011/12 Season Prediction: 6-5 Overall, 5-3 BSC
- • Week 1 – Sept. 3rd: @ Wyoming - Loss
• Week 2 - Sept. 10th: @ Utah State - Loss
• Week 3 – Sept. 17th: Sacramento State - Loss
• Week 4 – Sept. 24th: @ Northern Colorado - Win
• Week 5 – Oct. 1st: @ Eastern Washington - Loss
• Week 6 – Oct. 8th: Bye
• Week 7 – Oct. 15th: Idaho State - Win
• Week 8 – Oct. 22nd: Southern Utah - Win
• Week 9 – Oct. 29th: @ Montana - Loss
• Week 10 – Nov. 5th: Montana State - Win
• Week 11 – Nov. 12th: Northern Arizona - Win
• Week 12 – Nov. 19th: @ Portland State - Win
