Re: 2017 (Too Early) SoCon Football Predictions
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youcanbankit
Wofford...their defense will be down from last year.
Good post, but how do you figure that Wofford's D will be down from last year? Here is their game-by-game Starter list...
DefenseDE NT DE OLB ILB ILB OLB CB FS SS CB
TTU Miles Brown Boudreaux Vaughn Vining D. Wilson Patterson Roach Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
MISS Miles Brown Boudreaux Vaughn Vining D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
JC Smith Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
ETSU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
SAM Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
WCU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Rivera Green Gbesee
CIT Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Rivera Green Lemon
MER Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Rivera Green Gbesee
FUR Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Redwood Tillery Green Gbesse
UTC Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Redwood Tillery Green Gbesse
VMI Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesse
CSU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
CIT Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Rivera Green Lemon
YSU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Rivera Green Gbesee
There are 154 'Starts' here and 118 of those 'Starts' (77%) are coming back in 2017.
* They lose NT Boudreaux, who had 2 starts at the beginning of the season before giving way to a 305 lb FR, Mikel Horton. While a quality back-up and a fine young man from a very nice family, Boudreaux is not a huge loss for Woffy's D, with Horton returning.
* They lose ILB Stewart who started the final 7 games after John Patterson was injured. So, essentially, they are losing a back-up in that role. Patterson had a serious neck injury, but he is on the current roster, so I'm assuming he is returning.
* They lose OLB Young, who started 13 games, but he was also a back-up to Michael Roach at the beginning of the Season. Roach is the Player that had the heart issue and, essentially 'died' on the sidelines @ TTU, before he was revived. So, while Roach nor Young is returning, in a sense, they only lost somewhat of a back-up at that position also
* They lose SS Green, who started all 14 games; so that's their only true 'lost starter' on Defense. You will notice, though, that Rivera started 5 games at FS, including the final 2 and Tillery started the other 9. So, the Terriers do have 2 Safeties with fairly extensive starting experience returning.
So, personnel-wise, I sure don't see how you can say they will be down. I imagine they return more 2016 'starts' on D than any other Team in the SoCon.
Coaching-wise, I know they have a new DC, but he was on staff last year and 6 years prior with a brief stint away from Sparkle City. They also brought in a new OLB Coach (I guess to replace the position coached by the former DC), but he's a Wofford-grad (summa cum laude - bet he learns fast!) and played D for them on SoCon Championship and Playoff Teams.
I hope you're right, but I just don't see how you can project a down-year for the Defense of the Ankle-Biters. I'm hoping FU's new offense baffles them in Week 1 and that the AF-style cut-blocking results in 11 mildly sprained ankles keeping all of their starters (lightly) hobbled the following week @ Mercer...resulting in a 0-2 start for the porch yappers. Otherwise, I think they might be the only Team in the SoCon with a chance to 'run away' with the 2017 SoCon title.
Re: 2017 (Too Early) SoCon Football Predictions
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FUBeAR
Good post, but how do you figure that Wofford's D will be down from last year? Here is their game-by-game Starter list...
DefenseDE NT DE OLB ILB ILB OLB CB FS SS CB
TTU Miles Brown Boudreaux Vaughn Vining D. Wilson Patterson Roach Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
MISS Miles Brown Boudreaux Vaughn Vining D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
JC Smith Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
ETSU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
SAM Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
WCU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Lyles D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Rivera Green Gbesee
CIT Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Patterson Young Watson Rivera Green Lemon
MER Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Rivera Green Gbesee
FUR Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Redwood Tillery Green Gbesse
UTC Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Redwood Tillery Green Gbesse
VMI Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesse
CSU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Tillery Green Gbesee
CIT Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Rivera Green Lemon
YSU Miles Brown Horton Vaughn Morris D. Wilson Stewart Young Watson Rivera Green Gbesee
There are 154 'Starts' here and 118 of those 'Starts' (77%) are coming back in 2017.
* They lose NT Boudreaux, who had 2 starts at the beginning of the season before giving way to a 305 lb FR, Mikel Horton. While a quality back-up and a fine young man from a very nice family, Boudreaux is not a huge loss for Woffy's D, with Horton returning.
* They lose ILB Stewart who started the final 7 games after John Patterson was injured. So, essentially, they are losing a back-up in that role. Patterson had a serious neck injury, but he is on the current roster, so I'm assuming he is returning.
* They lose OLB Young, who started 13 games, but he was also a back-up to Michael Roach at the beginning of the Season. Roach is the Player that had the heart issue and, essentially 'died' on the sidelines @ TTU, before he was revived. So, while Roach nor Young is returning, in a sense, they only lost somewhat of a back-up at that position also
* They lose SS Green, who started all 14 games; so that's their only true 'lost starter' on Defense. You will notice, though, that Rivera started 5 games at FS, including the final 2 and Tillery started the other 9. So, the Terriers do have 2 Safeties with fairly extensive starting experience returning.
So, personnel-wise, I sure don't see how you can say they will be down. I imagine they return more 2016 'starts' on D than any other Team in the SoCon.
Coaching-wise, I know they have a new DC, but he was on staff last year and 6 years prior with a brief stint away from Sparkle City. They also brought in a new OLB Coach (I guess to replace the position coached by the former DC), but he's a Wofford-grad (summa cum laude - bet he learns fast!) and played D for them on SoCon Championship and Playoff Teams.
I hope you're right, but I just don't see how you can project a down-year for the Defense of the Ankle-Biters. I'm hoping FU's new offense baffles them in Week 1 and that the AF-style cut-blocking results in 11 mildly sprained ankles keeping all of their starters (lightly) hobbled the following week @ Mercer...resulting in a 0-2 start for the porch yappers. Otherwise, I think they might be the only Team in the SoCon with a chance to 'run away' with the 2017 SoCon title.
Good points as always. I think they were 5th or 6th in the nation last year on total defense. They are returning most of their starters, but they had 3-5 above average losses on personnel and a slew of folks injured and currently in recovery. IMO...Don't think their depth is healthy or will be ready. New Defensive coordinator, though I think he is pretty good, has new responsibilities overall and I don't see him keeping them at the level as last year. Not saying they are going to be a pushover on defense by any means. They have talent. Opening with two SoCon opponents (Furman and Mercer) out of the gate will not help. I think both of those programs are energized. They are going to see new things from both programs and their depth and conditioning will be tested.
Their offense took a hit as well. Their schedule does not play well for them based on past performance and Ayers always has a jinx year when his teams just don't perform. Injuries, problems off the field, defensive scheming, offensive play calling, etc. I cant see them being in the top 5 on defense this year and with a lack of depth, not keeping up with some of the offenses they will face this coming year. Think they are a good team with depth issues. But hey, Ayers has delivered with less in his tenure. Just an opinion.
Re: 2017 (Too Early) SoCon Football Predictions
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Mocs123
Huesman left for a lot more $ though there are rumors of some friction between him and the AD (no idea if true).
Yes there was friction.
And yes, they offered significantly more money to him (and his assistants)...and that was after UTC offered him more than any other coach in it's history (he was would have made almost as much as the AD and Chancellor...combined).
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Re: 2017 (Too Early) SoCon Football Predictions
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youcanbankit
This guy is a baller. Consistent, consistent, consistent. Not sure of his NFL potential, but the fight and heart of a lion goes a long way.
Yep - He's the whole RB package - Speed (did you see him leave Chatt's entire secondary in the dust (among others)?), Power, Agility/Change of direction, Patience, Vision, and Durability, as well as being an excellent Receiver. IF he can block (RB's have to do that in the NFL -https://streamable.com/n66k6 xmadx ) and he stays healthy, I don't see how he won't be on somebody's NFL roster in 2018.
Re: 2017 (Too Early) SoCon Football Predictions
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youcanbankit
This guy is a baller. Consistent, consistent, consistent. Not sure of his NFL potential, but the fight and heart of a lion goes a long way.
Nice article on Mr. Newsome
http://www.southernpigskin.com/socon...asing-history/
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Awesome! GO CATS!!!