Season Predictions

[TSU_Mike59]

Here are my thoughts for how I think the standings will play out--

UIndy 7-0, 9-1 overall -- NCAA D2 playoffs
LWU 6-1, 8-3 overall -- Crossroads bowl
TSU 5-2, 8-3 overall
MST 4-3, 6-5 overall
MCK 3-4, 6-5 overall
QU 2-5, 5-6 overall
SBU 1-6, 3-8 overall
WJC 0-7, 1-10 overall

[bigsig50]

Here are my thoughts for how I think the standings will play out--

UIndy 7-0, 9-1 overall -- NCAA D2 playoffs
LWU 6-1, 8-3 overall -- Crossroads bowl
TSU 5-2, 8-3 overall
MST 4-3, 6-5 overall
MCK 3-4, 6-5 overall
QU 2-5, 5-6 overall
SBU 1-6, 3-8 overall
WJC 0-7, 1-10 overall

Pretty solid. I could see 2-4 all being interchangeable. That being said, I could also see a flip flop of 1 & 2.

[Predatory Primates]

That Elwood q.b is a beast. Don't sleep on them.

[bigsig50]

That Elwood q.b is a beast. Don't sleep on them.

Cade Brister is a great player and leader. The numbers he put up he freshman year were very good. With the graduation of Metcalf, Swart, and Puricha, Brister will be the most accomplished returning QB in terms of throwing the ball (TSU's Barr is a beast running the ball).

He'll have a very good chance to build on those numbers he put up last year which which could translate into more W's for the Lions.

[bigsig50]

How about we also make predictions on...

Offensive POY
Defensive POY
Rookie of the year
Coach of the year

[bigsig50]

I'll make predictions on the first 2...

Offensive POY: Al McKellar- Dude is on the HH watch list. It would be foolish to consider anyone else!

Also in consideration: Henneman (LU), Barr (TSU), Knight (SBU), Rund (QU), D. Jones (MST), Matt Cole (McK), Schneider (WJC)


Defensive POY: Tershawn Wharton- Dude was a beast last year registering a total 18 TFL including 9 sacks.

Also in consideration: Seers (LU), Reeves (TSU), Tone (SBU), Chappel (QU), Lambright (Uindy), Ricco Gipson (McK), Donte Colum (WJC)

[TSU_Mike59]

How about we also make predictions on...

Offensive POY
Defensive POY
Rookie of the year
Coach of the year

OPOY: I'll second your choice for McKeller
DPOY: I'm going with Sam Reeves from Truman. Been a three-year contributor and is poised for a huge breakout this year.
ROY: Like the column mentioned, I think it's too hard to predict the new kids, so I'll pass.
COY: Eh, it's always the coach of who you think will win the league, and I think that will be UIndy, so I'll go with Chris Keevers.

[bigsig50]

OPOY: I'll second your choice for McKeller
DPOY: I'm going with Sam Reeves from Truman. Been a three-year contributor and is poised for a huge breakout this year.
ROY: Like the column mentioned, I think it's too hard to predict the new kids, so I'll pass.
COY: Eh, it's always the coach of who you think will win the league, and I think that will be UIndy, so I'll go with Chris Keevers.

There are some intriguing new faces throughout the conference. I'll get into some of those names as I do the team capsules.

[michiganfb]

OPOY: I'll second your choice for McKeller
DPOY: I'm going with Sam Reeves from Truman. Been a three-year contributor and is poised for a huge breakout this year.
ROY: Like the column mentioned, I think it's too hard to predict the new kids, so I'll pass.
COY: Eh, it's always the coach of who you think will win the league, and I think that will be UIndy, so I'll go with Chris Keevers.

Apparently I'm biased with U Indy's success the last few years:

Off P of the Y: Lindenwood's Henneman (looks like a real specimen) or U Indy's McKeller (I'm McLovin him) but Clinton if McKellar gets banged up from all the guys he tries to run over
Def P of the Y: U Indy's Schmatz is blue collar good motor
Rookie of the Y: Whichever frosh OL that U Indy has to use assuming Clinton and McKeller both get 1,000 yards
C of the Y: The coach of whichever team beats U Indy

Like your idea of a breakout player and added it:
Breakout P of the Y: I'll go with whoever from U Indy's passing game makes a statement this year. QB Edwards or one of the WRs that benefit from a team that runs to set up the pass - Robinson has the size and leaps. Topper has the hands and strength. or Bentley is an unknown but athletic.

[D2 FB]

OPOY: Henneman or McKeller
DPOY: Lambright or Wharton or Schmatz
ROY: Hard to say
COY: Keevers or Stugart

[bigsig50]

Figured now that I've got all my research done I'd take a stab at ROY and COY.

ROY: Jeremiah Scroggins, DB, SBU
Very talented defensive back out of Florida who is going to get a chance as Marcu Klund tries to find the right playmakers to turn that defense around. I remember the type of player Klund was at Lindenwood, and I see Scroggins getting a great opportunity in that defense.

COY: Todd Drury: Being picked 4th in the league after a 10-2 season. QB change and coach change as the rest of the league down on him. I think the Miners have a lot coming back, enough to have another pretty good year..... unless their quarterback totally blow it, lol. Then I know nothing :)