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CFN: Sun Belt Lookbacks/Lookaheads
2008 Sun Belt Lookbacks & Recaps-> http://cfn.scout.com/2/838423.html

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CFN Preseason Prediction: 6-6 Final Record: 8-5

Recap: The Trojans won the Sun Belt title by coming through when they had to. A 31-30 loss to UL Monroe was the lone hiccup in the conference season with double digit wins over everyone else, including back-to-back key victories over UL Lafayette and Arkansas State by a combined score of 83-12 to secure the title. The non-conference slate didn’t go as well, but there were some interesting battles. The Trojans pushed Ohio State in a 28-10 loss, and had LSU dead-to-rights, only to give up 30 points in the fourth quarter in a 40-31 loss. As successful as the season was, it ended on a down note losing in overtime to Southern Miss in the New Orleans Bowl.

Offensive Player of the Year: WR Jerrel Jernigan
Defensive Player of the Year: LBs Boris Lee and Bear Woods

Biggest Surprise: Levi Brown. The one big question mark going into the season was the quarterback situation after the graduation of Omar Haugabook. Early on, Jamie Hampton was more than fine as a replacement, but he got hurt. Tanner Jones gave it a try, but he quickly gave way to Brown, a JUCO transfer (this is incorrect, he transfered from Richmond) who was able to step in and shine from moment one. He became a clutch, effective playmaker as he led the team to the Sun Belt title.

Biggest Disappointment: The fourth quarter against LSU. Troy was terrific for three quarters against the defending national champion, shutting down the Tiger offense and taking advantage of every opportunity on the way to a 31-3 lead. And then the avalanche began, and the Trojans couldn’t stop the 37 point run in the final 16 minutes. This would’ve been the type of splashy win the Sun Belt, and Troy, would’ve lived off of for years.

Looking Ahead: The program is at a point where it can fill in the gaps and continue to win. If this isn’t the preseason favorite to win the Sun Belt, it’ll be No. 2 mainly because the defense will be great … again. Levi Brown should continue the production on offense as Troy is expected to come up with another winning season, another bowl game, and possibly, another Sun Belt championship.

2009 Early Sun Belt Lookaheads-> http://cfn.scout.com/2/838421.html

Here's an early look-ahead at each Sun Belt team with what needs working on and why to be excited and grouchy.

Troy
CFN Preseason Prediction: 6-6 Final Record: 8-5

Why to get excited: The defending Sun Belt champions are loaded, especially on defense. The defensive tackles are gone, but Brandon Lang and Cameron Sheffield are terrific ends to lead the front four. The linebacking tandem of Boris Lee and Bear Woods might be the best in America, and not just the Sun Belt. Offensively, QB Levi Brown and WR Jerrel Jernigan are talented playmakers to build around.

Why to be grouchy: The offensive line and secondary need work. Troy was able to reload in the secondary last year, but now it has to replace all four starter including Sherrod Martin and Terrence Moore. Troy had the best offensive line in the Sun Belt by far, but now it has to replace three starters including First Team All-Sun Belt tackles Chris Jamison and Dion Small.

The number one thing to work on is: The offensive tackles. Not only are Jamison and Small gone, but so is key reserve Will Chambliss, who was good enough to start on the left side. Nic Riley and Jacob Creech will get the first look this spring, but the line has to find two steady blockers or the league’s No. 2 offense is going to sputter early on.

Biggest offensive loss: OTs Dion Small and Chris Jamison
Biggest defensive loss: Safeties Terrence Moore and Sherrod Martin
Best returning offensive player: WR Jerrel Jernigan, Jr.
02-11-2009 02:23 PM
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