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CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
I'll update as they come. Starting us off, the battle for inner Bama! (I honestly dunno what you guys call this rivalry lol)
Troy (0-0) at UAB (0-0) Aug. 30, 12:00, Fox College Sports
Here's The Deal: One of these days, Troy and UAB, separated by 140 miles of I-65 highway, are destined to play in the same league. In the meantime, they’ll remain non-conference rivals that have played in each of the last five years. The Trojans are looking for their first winning season since 2010. The Blazers are playing their first game for head coach Bill Clark, who begins one of the FBS’ tougher reclamation projects.
Why Troy Might Win: The Trojans competed in a lot of games last year thanks to the play of the offense, a trend that’ll continue at Legion Field. The Blazers are inadequate on D, which means Troy backs Brandon Burks and Jordan Chunn will enjoy wide running lanes.
Why UAB Might Win: Not only was Troy brutal on defense last fall, but it’ll take time for the JUCO additions to get acclimated to the system. The Blazers will capitalize with an underrated collection of skill players that includes RB Jordan Howard and speedy WR Jamarcus Nelson.
Who To Watch Out For: Both programs are breaking in new quarterbacks this season, Brandon Silvers at Troy and either Washington State Cody Clements or Jeremiah Briscoe at UAB. As these newcomers go, so go their respective attacks in 2014.
What’s Going To Happen: It’s the dawn of a new day in Birmingham. The results will be new as well. UAB, playing inspired for Clark, will use its special teams edge to snap a three-game losing streak to Troy on a Ty Long field goal.
Prediction: UAB 34 … Troy 30
Line: UAB -1; O/U: 66
Must Watch Factor: 5 Every. Simpsons. Ever. (Up until Part 1 of “Who Shot Mr. Burns?”) – 1 Every. Simpsons. Ever. (Everything after Part 2 of “Who Shot Mr. Burns?") … 1.5
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
That's so funny, I forgot to laugh...
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08-25-2014 02:24 PM |
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RamblinRedWolf44
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
I think bill clark is as good as any other coach to get the UAB program churning again, but it's going to take time...A LOT of time.
If Troy were to lose to the Blazers, I'd be very concerned if I were a Trojan.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
UAB? I don't think so.
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08-25-2014 02:37 PM |
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-25-2014 02:29 PM)RamblinRedWolf44 Wrote: I think bill clark is as good as any other coach to get the UAB program churning again, but it's going to take time...A LOT of time.
If Troy were to lose to the Blazers, I'd be very concerned if I were a Trojan.
I wouldn't be that concerned. It's not the end of the world... We lost to Uab in 2010 and still went on to have a 8 win season.
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RamblinRedWolf44
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
Next up...
the anticipated App State vs Michigan Rematch!!!
Appalachian State (0-0) at Michigan (0-0) Aug. 30, 12:00 ESPN2
Here's The Deal: No, this isn’t the same Appalachian State team. The Mountaineers are up in the world of the FCS now – can they repeat the magic of the 34-32 stunner to open up the 2007 season? That team ended up winning the FCS national championship, while that Michigan team turned out to be more than fine closing out the Lloyd Carr era with a Capital One Bowl over the Florida Tebows. The Michigan program is at a crossroads after a horrible finish to the 2013 season – losing four of its last five games closing out with a 31-14 clunker of a Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. With Notre Dame coming up next, all the kinks need to be worked out. Appalachian State has it slightly easier next week against Campbell.
Why Appalachian State Might Win: The defensive back eight is just quick enough to give Michigan’s offense a few problems. The front three has experience, but it’s not going to be the strength. ASU’s linebacking corps is very quick and very active, and the secondary didn’t get ripped up on a regular basis. Considering the Michigan receiving corps needs to come up with new playmakers, the Mountaineer defensive backfield should be able to hold its own.
Why Michigan Might Win: This isn’t an FCS-champion caliber ASU team like the old days. The overall talent level isn’t there and there isn’t any semblance of a pass rush. The Mountaineer 3-4 doesn’t get into the backfield – it shouldn’t be able to take advantage of the Wolverines’ biggest concern coming into the season. The O line will be under the microscope, but it should be able to do some shoving to roll the running game that struggled so much last season.
Who To Watch Out For: Appalachian State RB Marcus Cox. It was QB Armanti Edwards who became a legend after his performance in the 2007 win, and this time around it could be Cox who becomes the one who lives on in Michigan lore if he can get off to a hot start. Extremely quick and versatile, the 5-10, 185-pound sophomore proved he could handle the workload, carrying the ball 245 times for 1,250 yards and 15 scores, and he was terrific out of the backfield on midrange pass plays with 43 grabs for 559 yards and six touchdowns. Working behind a talented and veteran offensive line, he could be a difference-maker and help ASU control the clock and the game.
What’s Going To Happen: It’s not exactly going to be payback for 2007, but Michigan won’t have any problems. The offense will look like an explosive machine with Devin Gardner firmly establishing himself as the main man, and at least for one game, the running game will work.
Prediction: Michigan 52 … Appalachian State 13
Line: Michigan -35 o/u: 53.5
Must Watch Factor: (5 Every. Simpsons. Ever. (Up until Part 1 of “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” – 1 Every. Simpsons. Ever. (Everything after Part 2 of “Who Shot Mr. Burns?) … 2
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
Cody Clements has been named the starter for UAB Saturday.
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08-26-2014 09:41 AM |
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
Up in the world of FCS now....
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 09:41 AM)Smaug Wrote: Cody Clements has been named the starter for UAB Saturday.
Clark has your team fired up. I can see Troy easily losing this game. Troy will have to play very well to come out with a "W". We certainly have the offensive firepower to do it, but its not going to be easy.
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08-26-2014 10:54 AM |
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 10:54 AM)TroyFootball05 Wrote: (08-26-2014 09:41 AM)Smaug Wrote: Cody Clements has been named the starter for UAB Saturday.
Clark has your team fired up. I can see Troy easily losing this game. Troy will have to play very well to come out with a "W". We certainly have the offensive firepower to do it, but its not going to be easy.
I expect a helluva ballgame.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 11:48 AM)Smaug Wrote: (08-26-2014 10:54 AM)TroyFootball05 Wrote: (08-26-2014 09:41 AM)Smaug Wrote: Cody Clements has been named the starter for UAB Saturday.
Clark has your team fired up. I can see Troy easily losing this game. Troy will have to play very well to come out with a "W". We certainly have the offensive firepower to do it, but its not going to be easy.
I expect a helluva ballgame.
Cant wait to play UAB next year. Close by driveable trip.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 11:53 AM)panama Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:48 AM)Smaug Wrote: (08-26-2014 10:54 AM)TroyFootball05 Wrote: (08-26-2014 09:41 AM)Smaug Wrote: Cody Clements has been named the starter for UAB Saturday.
Clark has your team fired up. I can see Troy easily losing this game. Troy will have to play very well to come out with a "W". We certainly have the offensive firepower to do it, but its not going to be easy.
I expect a helluva ballgame.
Cant wait to play UAB next year. Close by driveable trip.
Easy road trip both ways.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 11:55 AM)Smaug Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:53 AM)panama Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:48 AM)Smaug Wrote: (08-26-2014 10:54 AM)TroyFootball05 Wrote: (08-26-2014 09:41 AM)Smaug Wrote: Cody Clements has been named the starter for UAB Saturday.
Clark has your team fired up. I can see Troy easily losing this game. Troy will have to play very well to come out with a "W". We certainly have the offensive firepower to do it, but its not going to be easy.
I expect a helluva ballgame.
Cant wait to play UAB next year. Close by driveable trip.
Easy road trip both ways.
Honestly UAB should be in the Sun Belt.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 08:10 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:55 AM)Smaug Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:53 AM)panama Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:48 AM)Smaug Wrote: (08-26-2014 10:54 AM)TroyFootball05 Wrote: Clark has your team fired up. I can see Troy easily losing this game. Troy will have to play very well to come out with a "W". We certainly have the offensive firepower to do it, but its not going to be easy.
I expect a helluva ballgame.
Cant wait to play UAB next year. Close by driveable trip.
Easy road trip both ways.
Honestly UAB should be in the Sun Belt.
Honestly LATECH should be in the Sun Belt. Because that's basically what you just said.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 08:10 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote: Honestly UAB should be in the Sun Belt.
UAB is a charter member of CUSA.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
UAPB talking smack at their presser today. Said TXST belongs in FCS.
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(08-26-2014 11:20 PM)CatMom Wrote: UAPB talking smack at their presser today. Said TXST belongs in FCS.
They talk quite a bit of smack. We got treated to a full pregame worth of smack before our game last year out of the fans. Coaches were more civil since one of our starters was the son of UAPB's coach, but the fans insisted they were so much better.
UAPB smack is historically amusing when you think about how little their program has accomplished overall.
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 09:01 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote: (08-26-2014 08:10 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:55 AM)Smaug Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:53 AM)panama Wrote: (08-26-2014 11:48 AM)Smaug Wrote: I expect a helluva ballgame.
Cant wait to play UAB next year. Close by driveable trip.
Easy road trip both ways.
Honestly UAB should be in the Sun Belt.
Honestly LATECH should be in the Sun Belt. Because that's basically what you just said.
They should be in the Sun Belt. You won't here me argue against that. I don't care about 3 teams from Louisiana being in the same conference like you folks at Troy are scared of a 3rd program from Alabama being in the Belt.
Of course I can see why, Mobile>>B'Ham>Troy.
Lafayette>>>>>>Monroe>>>Ruston.
(This post was last modified: 08-27-2014 08:09 AM by geauxcajuns.)
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RE: CFN Week 1 SBC Predictions
(08-26-2014 08:10 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote: Honestly UAB should be in the Sun Belt.
Big-market team with fewer accomplishments to speak of than some SBC members. Sounds like the ideal CUSA member to me.
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