NYGibril28
05-20-2008, 05:20 PM
Gonna try and do this for every conference...Last year's results in ( )
Boston College Eagles (11-3, 6-2) Defeated Michigan State in Champs Sports Bowl
Key Departures: QB Matt Ryan, RB Andre Callender, RB L.V. Whitworth, WR Kevin Challenger, OT Gosder Cherilus, G Ryan Poles, DE Nick Larkin, LB, JoLonn Dunbar, CB DeJuan Tribble, S Jamie Silva, P Johnny Ayers
Chris Crane looks to be the favorite to replace departed QB Matt Ryan, but there isn’t much of a supporting cast around him. Freshman Josh Haden may be the starting RB come September, and there isn’t a whole lot of talent at WR either. The defense should still be good, with Brian Toal and B.J. Raji returning after both missing 2007, Toal to an injury, and Raji due to academic reasons.
Prediction: 5-7 (3-5)
Clemson Tigers(9-4, 5-3) Lost to Auburn 23-20 in Chick-fil-A Bowl
Key Departures: OT Barry Richardson, G Chris McDuffie, DE Philip Merling, LB Nick Watkins
They may have the best RB tandem in the country in James Davis and C.J. Spiller, and an experienced QB in Cullen Harper. Aaron Kelly and Jacoby Ford are also big play threats at WR. They have a couple spots to fill on the offensive line but don’t expect much of a drop-off there. The defense should be solid, with Freshman DaQuan Powers possibly filling in for the departed Philip Merling.
Prediction: 10-2 (7-1)
Duke Blue Devils (1-11, 0-8)
Key Departures: LB Patrick Bailey, S Chris Davis
Thank goodness for basketball, but even that’s struggling at this point. David Cutcliffe should have this team playing better, but don’t expect them to be competing for any ACC titles in the near future. Another long year for the Blue Devils.
Prediction: 1-11 (0-8)
Florida State Seminoles (7-6, 4-4) Lost to Kentucky 35-28 in the Music City Bowl
Key Departures: FB Joe Surratt, WR De’Cody Fagg, OL Shannon Boatman, G Jacky Claude, C Bobby Frady, DE Alex Boston, DT Andre Fluellen, DT Letroy Guion, LB Geno Hayes, CB J.R. Bryant, S Roger Williams
Christian Ponder may give Drew Weatherford a serious push for the starting QB spot. Weatherford has had a shaky career thus far. Antone Smith returns at RB, and they get Preston Parker for Week 3. The offense should be good enough to get them to a bowl. Myron Rolle anchors the defensive secondary.
Prediction: 7-5 (5-3)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-6, 4-4) Lost to Fresno State 40-28 in the Humanitarian Bowl
Key Departures: QB Taylor Bennett, RB Tashard Choice, FB Mike Cox, G Nate McManus, C Kevin Tuminello, DE Adamm Oliver, DE Darrell Robertson, LB Gary Guyton, LB Philip Wheeler, S Jamal Lewis, P Durant Brooks
Last year’s starting QB Taylor Bennett chose to transfer, so it’s unclear who will be the QB, either Josh Nesbitt or Calvin Booker. Georgia Tech is going to run the ball a ton this year, which might not be good for WR James Johnson. The defense has a lot of holes to fill, all-in-all, it’s likely going to be a transition year for the Yellow Jackets.
Prediction: 4-8 (2-6)
Maryland Terrapins (6-7, 3-5) Lost to Oregon State 21-14 in the Emerald Bowl
Key Departures: RB Lance Ball, RB Keon Lattimore, FB Jason Goode, TE Joey Haynos, G Andrew Crummey, DT Dre Moore, LB Erin Henderson, CB Isaiah Gardner
The big question mark is at QB, where Jordan Steffy, Josh Portis and Chris Turner are competing for the job. Lance Ball and Keon Lattimore need to be replaced, and Morgan Green and Da’Rel Scott are the favorites to do so. The defense is talented, even with the loss of Erin Henderson and Dre Moore, but the Terps might just be another year away.
Prediction: 5-7 (2-6)
Miami Hurricanes (5-7, 2-6)
Key Departures: QB Kyle Wright, WR Darnell Jenkins, WR Lance Leggett, G Andrew Bain, C Derrick Morse, DE Calais Campbell, DT Teraz McCray, LB Tavares Gooden, CB Glenn Sharpe, S Kenny Phillips
Like many teams in the conference, questions remain at QB. Graig Cooper should build on his strong rookie campaign but the defense has a few key contributors they need to replace in order for Miami to get back to a bowl.
Prediction: (6-6, 4-4)
North Carolina Tarheels (4-8, 3-5)
Key Departures: DT Kentwan Balmer, LB Durell Mapp, LB Hilee Taylor, K Connor Barth
Butch Davis has this team heading in the right direction. They have three QB’s to choose from, and talent at the RB and WR position. All five offensive starters return on the O-Line. The question marks lie on the defense, where the Heels have problems at LB with depth. If some of the young guys step up, the Heels could be a sleeper team in the conference.
Prediction: 6-6 (4-4)
North Carolina State Wolfpack (5-7, 3-5)
Key Departures: WR Darrell Blackman, WR John Dunlap, G Kalani Heppe, DT DeMario Pressley, LB Le Rue Rumph, LB James Martin, CB Jimmie Sutton, S DaJuan Morgan, S Miguel Scott, K Steven Hauschka
Surprise, surprise, questions at QB. The Wolfpack have talent at RB though and should be better in that department this year. The defense has to be better though or it could be another year at the bottom of the league.
Prediction: 4-8 (3-5)
Virginia Cavaliers (9-4, 6-2) Lost to Texas Tech 31-28 in the Gator Bowl
Key Departures: QB Jameel Sewell, TE Tom Santi, G Brandel Albert, G Ian Yates-Cunningham, C Marcus Lipsey, DE Chris Long, LB Jermaine Dias, S Nathan Lyles, K Chris Gould
Peter Lalich steps in for the departed Jameel Sewell while Cedric Peerman and Kevin Ogletree return to the offense. The defense will have to cope with the loss of Chris Long, but the Cavaliers should have a nice season.
Prediction: 6-6 (4-4)
Virginia Tech Hokies (11-3, 7-1) Lost to Kansas 24-21 in the Orange Bowl
Key Departures: RB Branden Ore, WR Justin Harper, WR Josh Hyman, WR Josh Morgan, WR Eddie Royal, OT Duane Brown, DE Chris Ellis, DT Barry Booker, DT Carlton Powell, DT Korey Robertson, LB Xavier Adibi, LB Vince Hall, CB Brandon Flowers, CB Roland Minor, S D.J. Parker
After a disappointing end to the 2007 campaign, the Hokies look to rebound. Despite all there losses on defense and at WR the Hokies should be in good shape due to a weaker conference and not having to play Clemson. Sean Glennon and Tyrod Taylor return at QB, and Victor Harris and Kam Chancellor anchor the defense.
Prediction: 11-1 (7-1)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-4, 5-3) Defeated Connecticut 24-10 in the Meineke Car Care Bowl
Key Departures: RB Micah Andrews, WR Kenneth Moore, G Louis Frazier, C Steve Justice, DE Matt Robinson, DE Jeremy Thompson
Riley Skinner returns for the Demon Deacons and that should be enough on the offense despite having to replace three starters on the offensive line. The defense should be solid once again and Wake Forest should find it’s way to another bowl game.
Prediction: 8-4 (5-3)
All-Conference Team
QB: Riley Skinner, Wake Forest
RB: Graig Cooper, Miami (FL)
RB: C.J. Spiller, Clemson
WR: Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina
WR: Aaron Kelly, Clemson
TE: Anthony Hill, N.C. State
OT: Andre Smith, Florida State
G: Curtis Crouch, N.C. State
C: Thomas Austin, Clemson
G: Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
OT: Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech
DE: Ricky Sapp, Clemson
DT: Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
DT: B.J. Raji, Boston College
DE: Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
LB: Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
LB: Brian Toal, Boston College
LB: Adrian Moten, Maryland
CB: Victor Harris, Virginia Tech
S: Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
S: Michael Hamlin, Clemson
CB: Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest
K: Sam Swank, Wake Forest
P: Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech
KR: Jacoby Ford, Clemson
Boston College Eagles (11-3, 6-2) Defeated Michigan State in Champs Sports Bowl
Key Departures: QB Matt Ryan, RB Andre Callender, RB L.V. Whitworth, WR Kevin Challenger, OT Gosder Cherilus, G Ryan Poles, DE Nick Larkin, LB, JoLonn Dunbar, CB DeJuan Tribble, S Jamie Silva, P Johnny Ayers
Chris Crane looks to be the favorite to replace departed QB Matt Ryan, but there isn’t much of a supporting cast around him. Freshman Josh Haden may be the starting RB come September, and there isn’t a whole lot of talent at WR either. The defense should still be good, with Brian Toal and B.J. Raji returning after both missing 2007, Toal to an injury, and Raji due to academic reasons.
Prediction: 5-7 (3-5)
Clemson Tigers(9-4, 5-3) Lost to Auburn 23-20 in Chick-fil-A Bowl
Key Departures: OT Barry Richardson, G Chris McDuffie, DE Philip Merling, LB Nick Watkins
They may have the best RB tandem in the country in James Davis and C.J. Spiller, and an experienced QB in Cullen Harper. Aaron Kelly and Jacoby Ford are also big play threats at WR. They have a couple spots to fill on the offensive line but don’t expect much of a drop-off there. The defense should be solid, with Freshman DaQuan Powers possibly filling in for the departed Philip Merling.
Prediction: 10-2 (7-1)
Duke Blue Devils (1-11, 0-8)
Key Departures: LB Patrick Bailey, S Chris Davis
Thank goodness for basketball, but even that’s struggling at this point. David Cutcliffe should have this team playing better, but don’t expect them to be competing for any ACC titles in the near future. Another long year for the Blue Devils.
Prediction: 1-11 (0-8)
Florida State Seminoles (7-6, 4-4) Lost to Kentucky 35-28 in the Music City Bowl
Key Departures: FB Joe Surratt, WR De’Cody Fagg, OL Shannon Boatman, G Jacky Claude, C Bobby Frady, DE Alex Boston, DT Andre Fluellen, DT Letroy Guion, LB Geno Hayes, CB J.R. Bryant, S Roger Williams
Christian Ponder may give Drew Weatherford a serious push for the starting QB spot. Weatherford has had a shaky career thus far. Antone Smith returns at RB, and they get Preston Parker for Week 3. The offense should be good enough to get them to a bowl. Myron Rolle anchors the defensive secondary.
Prediction: 7-5 (5-3)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-6, 4-4) Lost to Fresno State 40-28 in the Humanitarian Bowl
Key Departures: QB Taylor Bennett, RB Tashard Choice, FB Mike Cox, G Nate McManus, C Kevin Tuminello, DE Adamm Oliver, DE Darrell Robertson, LB Gary Guyton, LB Philip Wheeler, S Jamal Lewis, P Durant Brooks
Last year’s starting QB Taylor Bennett chose to transfer, so it’s unclear who will be the QB, either Josh Nesbitt or Calvin Booker. Georgia Tech is going to run the ball a ton this year, which might not be good for WR James Johnson. The defense has a lot of holes to fill, all-in-all, it’s likely going to be a transition year for the Yellow Jackets.
Prediction: 4-8 (2-6)
Maryland Terrapins (6-7, 3-5) Lost to Oregon State 21-14 in the Emerald Bowl
Key Departures: RB Lance Ball, RB Keon Lattimore, FB Jason Goode, TE Joey Haynos, G Andrew Crummey, DT Dre Moore, LB Erin Henderson, CB Isaiah Gardner
The big question mark is at QB, where Jordan Steffy, Josh Portis and Chris Turner are competing for the job. Lance Ball and Keon Lattimore need to be replaced, and Morgan Green and Da’Rel Scott are the favorites to do so. The defense is talented, even with the loss of Erin Henderson and Dre Moore, but the Terps might just be another year away.
Prediction: 5-7 (2-6)
Miami Hurricanes (5-7, 2-6)
Key Departures: QB Kyle Wright, WR Darnell Jenkins, WR Lance Leggett, G Andrew Bain, C Derrick Morse, DE Calais Campbell, DT Teraz McCray, LB Tavares Gooden, CB Glenn Sharpe, S Kenny Phillips
Like many teams in the conference, questions remain at QB. Graig Cooper should build on his strong rookie campaign but the defense has a few key contributors they need to replace in order for Miami to get back to a bowl.
Prediction: (6-6, 4-4)
North Carolina Tarheels (4-8, 3-5)
Key Departures: DT Kentwan Balmer, LB Durell Mapp, LB Hilee Taylor, K Connor Barth
Butch Davis has this team heading in the right direction. They have three QB’s to choose from, and talent at the RB and WR position. All five offensive starters return on the O-Line. The question marks lie on the defense, where the Heels have problems at LB with depth. If some of the young guys step up, the Heels could be a sleeper team in the conference.
Prediction: 6-6 (4-4)
North Carolina State Wolfpack (5-7, 3-5)
Key Departures: WR Darrell Blackman, WR John Dunlap, G Kalani Heppe, DT DeMario Pressley, LB Le Rue Rumph, LB James Martin, CB Jimmie Sutton, S DaJuan Morgan, S Miguel Scott, K Steven Hauschka
Surprise, surprise, questions at QB. The Wolfpack have talent at RB though and should be better in that department this year. The defense has to be better though or it could be another year at the bottom of the league.
Prediction: 4-8 (3-5)
Virginia Cavaliers (9-4, 6-2) Lost to Texas Tech 31-28 in the Gator Bowl
Key Departures: QB Jameel Sewell, TE Tom Santi, G Brandel Albert, G Ian Yates-Cunningham, C Marcus Lipsey, DE Chris Long, LB Jermaine Dias, S Nathan Lyles, K Chris Gould
Peter Lalich steps in for the departed Jameel Sewell while Cedric Peerman and Kevin Ogletree return to the offense. The defense will have to cope with the loss of Chris Long, but the Cavaliers should have a nice season.
Prediction: 6-6 (4-4)
Virginia Tech Hokies (11-3, 7-1) Lost to Kansas 24-21 in the Orange Bowl
Key Departures: RB Branden Ore, WR Justin Harper, WR Josh Hyman, WR Josh Morgan, WR Eddie Royal, OT Duane Brown, DE Chris Ellis, DT Barry Booker, DT Carlton Powell, DT Korey Robertson, LB Xavier Adibi, LB Vince Hall, CB Brandon Flowers, CB Roland Minor, S D.J. Parker
After a disappointing end to the 2007 campaign, the Hokies look to rebound. Despite all there losses on defense and at WR the Hokies should be in good shape due to a weaker conference and not having to play Clemson. Sean Glennon and Tyrod Taylor return at QB, and Victor Harris and Kam Chancellor anchor the defense.
Prediction: 11-1 (7-1)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-4, 5-3) Defeated Connecticut 24-10 in the Meineke Car Care Bowl
Key Departures: RB Micah Andrews, WR Kenneth Moore, G Louis Frazier, C Steve Justice, DE Matt Robinson, DE Jeremy Thompson
Riley Skinner returns for the Demon Deacons and that should be enough on the offense despite having to replace three starters on the offensive line. The defense should be solid once again and Wake Forest should find it’s way to another bowl game.
Prediction: 8-4 (5-3)
All-Conference Team
QB: Riley Skinner, Wake Forest
RB: Graig Cooper, Miami (FL)
RB: C.J. Spiller, Clemson
WR: Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina
WR: Aaron Kelly, Clemson
TE: Anthony Hill, N.C. State
OT: Andre Smith, Florida State
G: Curtis Crouch, N.C. State
C: Thomas Austin, Clemson
G: Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
OT: Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech
DE: Ricky Sapp, Clemson
DT: Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
DT: B.J. Raji, Boston College
DE: Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
LB: Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
LB: Brian Toal, Boston College
LB: Adrian Moten, Maryland
CB: Victor Harris, Virginia Tech
S: Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
S: Michael Hamlin, Clemson
CB: Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest
K: Sam Swank, Wake Forest
P: Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech
KR: Jacoby Ford, Clemson