So i've realized that I need my Football. Its been way too long without Football in my life and i've got to give into this sweet sultry addiction. Time to break out the old Tennessee jersey, get the College Football 2008 game out, and enjoy the fact that Saturday IS the best day of the week!
Now as a College Football fan, one thing I followed heavily last year was Hawaii's run for an undefeated regular season. This team was anchored by its record setting QB Colt Brennan and their ringleader of a coach June Jones. They also had a phenomenal trio of WR's in Ryan Grice-Mullen, Devone Bess, and Jason Rivers who posed threats to any challengers.
Though Hawaii was slaughtered by Georgia, they still showed it was possible for a Non-BCS team to pull an undefeated season and get into the bowl they righfully deserved.
They didn't help the upcoming "Mid Majors" in the fact that they were supposed to make a good game out of it and were blown clean out of the water. It still opened the door in the end.
Now we all know Colt Brennan is gone along with June Jones now so Hawaii's chances to repeat as claim stakers to the Non-BCS "At Large" Bid are all but diminished, there are still some hungry teams out there ready to have their shot as David against the perenial Goliath.
Here are 5 teams that you may want to keep tab of during the College Football season as teams that could earn the bid and slay the dragon.
#5 TCU
Big Games: at New Mexico (8/30), vs. Stanford (9/13), at Oklahoma (9/27), vs. BYU (10/16), at Utah (11/6)
Why they will succeed and earn the bid: They have it in place, QB Andy Dalton improved greatly through the season last year along with a dynamic tandem at RB with Joseph Turner and Aaron Brown who should provide the offense with a sense of stability and balance. They also have Jason Phillips and Stephon Hodge as All- Conference performers coming back to their defense.
Why they will fall short in their attempt: This is not the Horned Frogs' first time having it set up like this, there have been a couple of years (2006 and 2007) where they had a hyped team coming in, but injuries and under performances have led to their downfall. If they can stay the course, they have a good shot to run under the radar and have a great season.
#4 Utah
Big Games: at Michigan (8/30), vs. Oregon State (10/2), vs. TCU (11/6), vs. BYU (11/22)
Why they will succeed and earn the bid: They have Brian Johnson returning at QB and set to have a huge year in Coach Wittingham's offense. If they are able to come in to the Big House for a second year and pull off the opening upset, that would vault them greatly in rankings and publicity.
Why they will fall short in their attempt: With an extremely tough schedule it will be tough for them to come out undefeated, but if they are able to maintain a good conference record, it all falls on whether they can hang with the big boys.
#3 Central Michigan
Big Games
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