They continue to beat the teams they should, but have yet to take the next step in beating the elite squads in college football. The offensive line has been the big story and can only be improved from last year, quick fixed with new offensive package.
Rudy Carpenter is the top QB in the Pac 10 and brings toughness to the team; he is on track to break the passing yards record for the Devils. ASU is stacked at the skilled position, look for WR Chris Magaha to break out this season.
Kicker Thomas Weber was the best kicker in the nation last year winning the Lou Groza Award and could play a huge role in close games. The defense is going to make or break the Sun Devils particularly the CB play.
Key Position: Defensive Secondary
Predicted Record: 10-2
3. Oregon State Beavers
Beaver Nation will break through the middle of the Pac 10 this season with leader Sammie Stroughter and the emergence of Sean Canfield. This team was in just about every game a year ago but lacked that killer instinct.
The offense is talented but needs to see consistency in the QB position, which will happen this season. The defense is young but very fast and athletic, teams may fall asleep on this squad and this will be costly.
After a tough game in Death Valley against the Nittany Lions, the Beavs have a favorable schedule.
Key Positions: QB/RB
Predicted Record: 9-3
4. Oregon Ducks: The "experts" see Oregon somehow pulling off a second-place finish in the Pac 10, but I am just not convinced. The offense is going to be drastically different from a year ago and not for the better.
Losing Dennis Dixon is a killer for the Ducks, and as I mentioned, the QB position will carry you in this conference. The offensive play was downright ugly last year after Dixon was injured and there is a lot to be proven.
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