While the expectations were not terribly high, it was surprising when the Buffaloes turned in a 2-10 season, with losses to powerhouses like Montana St. and Kansas.
The 2007 season was a definite improvement, but Colorado seemed to finally be out of potential 1,000 yard rushers.
Enter Scott; the consensus No. 1-rated running back in the country. Hugh Charles’ graduation left a large hole in the CU backfield, but the return of three linemen means that Scott will at least see some holes to run through.
The improved play of Cody Hawkins means that Scott will not have to carry the load every game.
Scott is a real force, with the size (200 pounds) to run in between the tackles, as well as fantastic timed speed. In fact, he was clocked at 4.32 in the 40, and boasts a 10.68-100 meter time.
He is an elite back and would have been successful in any system, but enrolling in Colorado will give him the opportunity to be a star early on in his career.
Colorado looks to make the post-season again, and with the emergence of Scott, the Buffs could return to the status they enjoyed in the early 2000’s.
Will Hill, DB, Florida
Nicknamed “The Thrill” by those who enjoy rhymes, Hill is one of the definitive “athletes” in the 2008 class.
He played quarterback and safety in high school, but projects to the secondary in college. He is built much like Myron Rolle of Florida State, and is rated similarly, as a top ten college prospect.
Hill is a sturdy six-foot-three, 205 pounds and has a 40 time somewhere in the 4.4-4.5 range.
With the dismissal of highly-touted prospect Jamar Hornsby, as well as the graduation of Tony Joiner, there is an opening in the Florida secondary at safety, and Hill seems ready to step in and be an impact player.
Obviously, in this case Hill’s success doesn’t really affect Florida’s chances as much as some of the other players on this list; the defense is already somewhat loaded.
Everyone knows what the offense is expected to do to everyone this fall, but the addition of Hill could lead to a much-improved back four.
A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
Georgia definitely has the pieces in place to make a serious run at a BCS Title this season.
On offense, Knowshon Moreno looks like the next big time SEC running back, while Matthew Stafford could be a top pick in next year’s NFL draft.
The receivers have been solid, although unspectacular thus far. Whether this has to do with Stafford’s development or simply a lack of focus remains to be seen.
However, the addition of Green to this offense removes any excuses the receivers can make for not producing. Green is one of the many large receivers in this year’s class, alongside guys like Julio Jones at Alabama and Aldarius Johnson at Miami (Fl.).
He is a consensus top-10 player in this year’s class. He reportedly runs in the 4.55 range at six-foot-four and around 185 pounds, and has the strength and leaping ability to go up and make catches in traffic.
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