Howard
Idaho
Georgia State
Troy
ODU
*ECU in bowl game
Wyoming
ULM
USA
stAte
ULL
GaSo
Clemson

(07-27-2015 10:52 AM)APPrising Wrote:  Howard
Idaho
Georgia State
Troy
ODU
*ECU in bowl game
Wyoming
ULM
USA
stAte
ULL
GaSo
Clemson

That would be something. You guys in the Cure Bowl taking out ECU, and us in the Access Bowl taking out our 3rd P5 of the year!

(07-27-2015 09:17 AM)Ole Sleepy Wrote:  

(07-26-2015 12:51 PM)JoeJag Wrote:  JMHO and please, don't get your undies in a wad over my picks because this is if all of the tranfers (UAB & others) contribute as expected.

USA opponents:

12. Gardner-Webb - Average FCS team at home
11. Idaho - Long trip and Mobile humidity (Nov.)
10. Georgia State - Panthers always play the Jags tough.
9. App State - Transfers beginning to step up.
8. Troy - Trojans still a work in progress.
7. Texas State - On the road in San Marvelous will be a fight.
6. Arkansas State - Even a home game against the Red Wolves will prove to be tough.
5. Louisiana - A true Jaguar rival and always a tough opponent.
4. Georgia State - On the road against the team with a ditch running through the campus.
3. San Diego State - Playing the Aztecs in Qualcomm will be another tough test.
2. NC State - The Jaguars toughest home game since Mississippi State.
1. Nebraska - Playing the Cornhuskers at their place will be a monumental task for anyone.

You new around here?

Uh, no, but you apparently are if you think that I am. Where've you been, beanie? Like someone has repeatedly posted, most of the GSouthern fans on here are overbearing and obnoxious. And I feel a little bit

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(07-26-2015 11:23 AM)Atlanta Trojan Wrote:  Kentucky will be a bowl eligible team this year... I don't see the Cajuns winning.

You have to love their confidence, though. They go on the field believing they can beat anyone and their fans believe it also. We all need to cop that attitude.

(07-27-2015 12:17 PM)JoeJag Wrote:  

(07-27-2015 09:17 AM)Ole Sleepy Wrote:  

(07-26-2015 12:51 PM)JoeJag Wrote:  JMHO and please, don't get your undies in a wad over my picks because this is if all of the tranfers (UAB & others) contribute as expected.

USA opponents:

12. Gardner-Webb - Average FCS team at home
11. Idaho - Long trip and Mobile humidity (Nov.)
10. Georgia State - Panthers always play the Jags tough.
9. App State - Transfers beginning to step up.
8. Troy - Trojans still a work in progress.
7. Texas State - On the road in San Marvelous will be a fight.
6. Arkansas State - Even a home game against the Red Wolves will prove to be tough.
5. Louisiana - A true Jaguar rival and always a tough opponent.
4. Georgia State - On the road against the team with a ditch running through the campus.
3. San Diego State - Playing the Aztecs in Qualcomm will be another tough test.
2. NC State - The Jaguars toughest home game since Mississippi State.
1. Nebraska - Playing the Cornhuskers at their place will be a monumental task for anyone.

You new around here?

...most of the GSouthern fans on here are overbearing and obnoxious. And I feel a little bit

You find us overbearing and obnoxious yet you lay bait trying to get a reaction out of us... interesting tactic.

12. Georgia State - Troy lead Georgia State 45-14 late in what was Troy's worst season under Larry Blakeney (24 years). Despite message board rumors that the panthers improved last season, they were markedly worse in 2014 than in 2013. Troy should have no problem trouncing a program that has yet to win an FBS game and has shown no signs of life.

11. Idaho - Troy gets Idaho at home midseason after beating the vandals soundly in the (kibbie?) dome. Many publications have the trio of Georgia State, Idaho, and New Mexico State being much improved. None of these teams have showed that they are capable of improvement and there has been no "hype" from any of the teams themselves. I expect Troy to have improved enough that all three will put "W"s in the win column for Troy, as they did last season.

10. New Mexico State - From here, the hype train has taken off, but are these bottom three teams really that much improved? I doubt it. This was a game Troy played very well in and I expect a more disciplined, turnover hungry Troy team to repeat their success west of Texas.

9. South Alabama - The Jaguars return 5 starters from 2014, and not much depth according to Phil Steele as they rank very low in tackles and yards returning. With 9 UAB transfers (that final number may have been reduced to 7), 5 JUCO transfers, and 1 FBS transfer, the Jaguars will likely have chemistry issues going into the season. If the Jaguars count on UAB transfers to be their rock, they will have a rough time. The Blazers were only 6-6 despite being much improved, with their best players RB Jordan Howard going to Indiana, and WR Jamarcus Nelson posting the fastest 40 time in this year's NFL combine. The architect of UAB's miraculous turnaround, Bill Clark, has opted to stay at UAB. It's Game 4 and the conference opener for the Trojans. The game is at Troy, under the lights, with new head coach Neal Brown. He's stated at media day how monumentally important this game is and will have the Trojans fired up.

8. Louisiana-Monroe - This is Troy's arch nemisis. The Trojans haven't beat the Warhawks since 2009. It's a new dawn, it's a new day, for head Neal Brown and the Troy Trojans. A one point loss to ULM in Monroe helped define Troy's season. The tables could turn at home for Troy in a revenge match where Troy finally gets the monkey off it's back. ULM will have it's third QB in three years and hasn't been very good recently. Troy will want this game more than a few others.

7. Louisiana - Troy plays at Louisiana in the last game of the season for the Trojans. In what could be a trap game for the Cajuns, the Trojan Air Raid Offense will be in high gear at a time the Cajuns are known for taking a step back and playing much more conservative. The timing of this game favors Troy, but the Trojans have not beaten the Rajun Cajuns since 2010.

6. Charleston Southern - A Top 25 FCS team in Game 2 for Troy under a new head coach in Neal Brown. The Buccaneers bring back 38 of 44 on the two deep from a team that took Vanderbilt to the wire. They have five transfers from P5/BCS/AQ schools, and return Senior QB Austin Brown. Brown was UAB's QB in 2013 when they came to Troy and lost in overtime on a blocked kick. He has a bone to pick with Troy and is bringing 38 of his best friends on the two deep with him. Charleston Southern will run an option offense versus a Troy team that may not have had time to shore up the interior defensive line. The timing of this game heavily favors an extremely hungry Charleston Southern team.

5. Appalachian State - This spot would be reserved for Arkansas State, but Troy does not play them this year. Recruiting was not great (by 247 standards), but like Georgia Southern (and Boise), they play way above and beyond their paper talent. These are not teams that are going to go away. Troy's game in Boone will be a test for Troy's improved offense, but the mountaineer environment could prove too much for a growing Troy program.

4. North Carolina State - Anything can happen in Game 1, but the Trojans have a lot to install. Rush defense, specifically defensive tackles, was not addressed by way of JUCOs or transfers. This unit has a long way to go and North Carolina runs a respectable run game. They have some great wide receivers as well and are expected by some to be a Top 25 team this year. Troy could keep it close in a lackluster Game 1, with North Carolina State separating in the 4th.

3. Georgia Southern - Not quite ready for the big leagues Georgia Southern comes in right behind the bulldogs in my hypothetical power rankings. A familiar tune plays out with Troy's inability to stop the run. The game is at home, but The Eagles play the same whether they are at home or on the road.

2. Mississippi State - Troy lost (with a pretty good team) in 2013 to the bulldogs 62-7. Troy will play with more fire this time, but will likely still lose by a decent margin, especially with heisman candidate Dak Prescott still on the roster.

1. Wisconsin - Troy's rush defense was as bad as it's been in nearly 20 years last season, and Wisconsin had the #1 running back in the country. He may be gone, but when teams have a #1 back, they usually have a few bruisers and speedsters right behind him ready to step up. I don't expect Troy to be improved on rush defense by game three.

(07-27-2015 12:17 PM)JoeJag Wrote:  

(07-27-2015 09:17 AM)Ole Sleepy Wrote:  

(07-26-2015 12:51 PM)JoeJag Wrote:  JMHO and please, don't get your undies in a wad over my picks because this is if all of the tranfers (UAB & others) contribute as expected.

USA opponents:

12. Gardner-Webb - Average FCS team at home
11. Idaho - Long trip and Mobile humidity (Nov.)
10. Georgia State - Panthers always play the Jags tough.
9. App State - Transfers beginning to step up.
8. Troy - Trojans still a work in progress.
7. Texas State - On the road in San Marvelous will be a fight.
6. Arkansas State - Even a home game against the Red Wolves will prove to be tough.
5. Louisiana - A true Jaguar rival and always a tough opponent.
4. Georgia State - On the road against the team with a ditch running through the campus.
3. San Diego State - Playing the Aztecs in Qualcomm will be another tough test.
2. NC State - The Jaguars toughest home game since Mississippi State.
1. Nebraska - Playing the Cornhuskers at their place will be a monumental task for anyone.

You new around here?

Uh, no, but you apparently are if you think that I am. Where've you been, beanie? Like someone has repeatedly posted, most of the GSouthern fans on here are overbearing and obnoxious. And I feel a little bit

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Ramblin's take on the stAte schedule:

#12: Missouri State: Despite new coach and implementing new system, the Bears should still provide a nice little test for the Red Wolves in week two; however I expect Astate to be able to pull away by halftime if not right at the beginning of the 3rd

#11: Idaho: Truth be told I think an argument can be made for either the Vandals or Panthers to be in either 11/10 spot, but I put Idaho here because of the long trek to Jonesboro as well as thinking GSU has a better qb and catching the Red Wolves at a better time than Idaho (see below)

#10: Georgia State: Panthers have a very capable quarterback in Nick Arbuckle and the Panthers catch Astate five days before their big time showdown with App State in Boone (TRAP GAME ALERT)

#9: @South Alabama: Despite a road game, Mobile is certainly has come to be a 2nd home for the Pack; also I agree with a lot of the assessment in that we're not sure how big (or at all) the UAB transfers will be for a Jaguars team that has a lot quite a bit of talent from the previous year.

#8 @New Mexico State: The Pack will be coming off a BYE week, which will help when making the long trek to Las Cruces. I believe the Aggies will be improved and offer a little bit more of a fight this season (especially at their place)

#7 Texas State: Bobcats were able to soundly beat a very limp Red Wolves squad last season in San Marcos; hopefully Astate will be much more healthy and provide a better fight against a feisty Texas State squad at home

#6 @ULM: Though the offense certainly has some glaring question marks (particular at the QB position) no doubt the defense will be stout once again; the Warhawks haven't beaten Astate in five years (and Todd Berry is win-less against the Pack) ULM wants this one badly

#5 Louisiana Lafayette: This is where it starts getting tricky; I have the Cajuns at the 5 spot only because of the familiarity stAte has with the Cajuns as well as it being a crucial Tuesday night home game. Make no mistake I expect another emotional, heated battle

#4 @Toledo Rockets: To put it plainly, the Rockets full on ran over stAte last Janurary. However, they lose quite a bit from their stout OLine and we at least have some idea what to expect from Toledo. It won't be easy though...Toledo has only lost FOUR home games the last four seasons.

#3: @Appalachian State: The Mountaineers absoutetly stunned Arkansas State at Jonesboro last year and much like Toledo, the Mountaineers are absolutely rock solid at home (I believe they've posted a 77% winning average since the opening of their stadium) To further complicate things this is game One of a three road games stretch

#2 @USC: The last time Arkansas State traveled to the west coast it was to play another PAC 12 opponent, the Ducks of Oregon and boy despite having arguably the most talented team in school history (along with Gus Malzahn) the Ducks rocked the Red Wolves 57-34. While this USC team may not be as potent on offense as the 2012 Ducks, they're more than capable of putting up yards and points.

#1 Missouri: Now I'll probably catch some flack from fellow astate fans by having this game as the hardest for ASU (Ramblin, this game is in Jonesboro! Duh!!) I realize that and I think that certainly helps the Pack, but considering we'll be a week out from having traveled to Los Angeles and back (crossing my fingers no major injuries), the Tigers are back to back SEC East champs and a lot of pressure to perform well with the unveiling of the new Pressbox, Their's quite a bit of pressure on StAte; can they meet the fans expectations (as well as their own)?

I think I'm the only one worried about Idaho's passing attack, they might not have much else but in a shootout game things might get interesting.

12) Howard- No explanation needed
11) GA State- Good passing game can't overcome bad defense
10) ODU- New QB and D is terrible. Would be below GSU if not for better home crowds
9) Idaho- Similar to GSU but a slightly better D. Also a long trip to Moscow
8) Wyoming- Have a lot of improving to do but have an outstanding coach
7) Troy- Too many new pieces to fit together but they have some quality players
6) USA- A lot of turnover and new faces but the last game of the year on the road is never easy
5) ULM- Very good defense and on the road always makes for a tough game
4) ULL- They'll be fired up after last year but they lost a lot of talent. Should be some cold Cajuns in late November
3) GS- I would have this as #2 but i think the crowd and our team will be on their game for this one
2) stAte- Pretty much a toss up with GS but I don't think we will have as much of a home field advantage for this game
1) Clemson- See Howard but do a 180

man that's tough Troy has Wisconsin, almost every year they have one of the best offensive lines in collage football, and they almost always have a stable of great running backs, usually one tips the scales in the 240 range. The only good news about that game is Winconsin defense is usually just average by P5 standards, you guys should be able to score some points.

(07-27-2015 03:23 PM)Godzilla Wrote:  I think I'm the only one worried about Idaho's passing attack, they might not have much else but in a shootout game things might get interesting.

I feel pretty good about the offense.
Line should be improved and was better late last season.
Our QB and top receiver were pre -season second team all SBC last year.

The receiver missed the entire year with a suspension he is back and looks better than ever .

The QB showed signs of being that good but the line struggled early.
When the line improved he got injured and ended up with a bad freshman year.

1.USC
2.Auburn
3. App ST
4. Ohio U
5. Ark ST

The rest have to much turnover or new coaches to get a realistic read on them.

I think we beat someone we shouldn't and lose to someone we shouldn't .
If we beat Ohio we will probably be close to 6-6 if we get spanked probably 2-3 wins.

(07-27-2015 10:27 AM)The4thOption Wrote:  12. @Idaho
11. Citadel
10. GaSt
9. NMSU
8. USA
7. @Troy
6. @ULM
5. TXST
4. Western Michigan
3. West Virginia
2. @App State
1. UGA

I agree with this, because you know we are gonna pull out all stops to give you boys a revenge whippn' this year.

12) Howard- This shouldn't even be close
11) GA State- We will run the football down their throats, however the game is indoors so that might help them out this year.
10) Idaho - Long road trip, but if we limit turnovers this year we should blow them out.
9) ODU- I think their D might be even more suspect than GSU's. Marcus Cox goes over 2 bills, Apps roll.
8) Wyoming- They will keep it close early, but long road trip and inexperience will wear them down.
7) Troy- If they gel quickly, they have enough talent to put up points. Where they will be hurting is on defense.
6) USA- Last game helps them out due to their high levels of graduation.
5) ULM- Road game, and they played us tough last year.
4) ULL- This game has got to be circled after the hurting we put to them.
3) stAte- See ULL.
2) Clemson- Not putting them number one since I see them being vulnerable. Second game of season, new faces on O-line and D-line, play a wishbone option team week before. Might be made interesting.
1) Ga South- More here because of priority and what this game would mean for the conference as a whole. No question we each get each others best when the pads go on.