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ODU is included in the others to watch section.

(01-25-2018 06:20 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  https://athlonsports.com/college-footbal...-rise-2018

ODU is included in the others to watch section.

Now that FAU will be breaking in a new QB, I disagree.

They're still gonna be favored in the East, but it's not a lock. Driskel, with his flaws, was still very effective and ran the O well.

Highly rated transfers from big schools have graced their presence at Marshall over the years as well, as I'm sure the FAU fans will point to their transfers coming in. Marshall once had Clemson transfer Willie Korn, former #5 overall prospect. He suffered injuries and never recovered.

Let's pump the brakes a bit on FAU is all I'm saying.

What's UAB's depth chart looking like this season? I was under the impression they were losing a ton of starters and upper class men.

(01-25-2018 09:05 PM)RonBurgundy Wrote:  What's UAB's depth chart looking like this season? I was under the impression they were losing a ton of starters and upper class men.

UAB is set to return 10/11 starters on offense & 7/11 starters on defense. We will lose a ton after this upcoming season.

(01-25-2018 08:01 PM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 06:20 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  https://athlonsports.com/college-footbal...-rise-2018

ODU is included in the others to watch section.

Now that FAU will be breaking in a new QB, I disagree.

They're still gonna be favored in the East, but it's not a lock. Driskel, with his flaws, was still very effective and ran the O well.

Highly rated transfers from big schools have graced their presence at Marshall over the years as well, as I'm sure the FAU fans will point to their transfers coming in. Marshall once had Clemson transfer Willie Korn, former #5 overall prospect. He suffered injuries and never recovered.

Let's pump the brakes a bit on FAU is all I'm saying.

We have the #8 QB from the same class as Tua, Jake Fromm, and Tate Martell. We also have Deandre Johnson although he is recovering from arm surgery. We lost Driskel who was a great game manager and we also lost Daniel Paar who had potential to be a star. The only thing that I’m worried about is depth, not performance.

(01-26-2018 06:38 AM)Seminowl Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 08:01 PM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 06:20 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  https://athlonsports.com/college-footbal...-rise-2018

ODU is included in the others to watch section.

Now that FAU will be breaking in a new QB, I disagree.

They're still gonna be favored in the East, but it's not a lock. Driskel, with his flaws, was still very effective and ran the O well.

Highly rated transfers from big schools have graced their presence at Marshall over the years as well, as I'm sure the FAU fans will point to their transfers coming in. Marshall once had Clemson transfer Willie Korn, former #5 overall prospect. He suffered injuries and never recovered.

Let's pump the brakes a bit on FAU is all I'm saying.

We have the #8 QB from the same class as Tua, Jake Fromm, and Tate Martell. We also have Deandre Johnson although he is recovering from arm surgery. We lost Driskel who was a great game manager and we also lost Daniel Paar who had potential to be a star. The only thing that I’m worried about is depth, not performance.

I made that point already. Marshall has seen many highly rated transfers come and fail. Also, I think a lot of FAU fans are severely underrating the loss of Driskel. Heck, we're losing Chase, and I know I'm in the minority. I think whoever we bring in is gonna struggle compared to what a Senior 4th year starter could have brought.

The article says basically to improve, FAU would be a team with only one or no losses, and that's just not happening.

(01-26-2018 08:01 AM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 06:38 AM)Seminowl Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 08:01 PM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 06:20 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  https://athlonsports.com/college-footbal...-rise-2018

ODU is included in the others to watch section.

Now that FAU will be breaking in a new QB, I disagree.

They're still gonna be favored in the East, but it's not a lock. Driskel, with his flaws, was still very effective and ran the O well.

Highly rated transfers from big schools have graced their presence at Marshall over the years as well, as I'm sure the FAU fans will point to their transfers coming in. Marshall once had Clemson transfer Willie Korn, former #5 overall prospect. He suffered injuries and never recovered.

Let's pump the brakes a bit on FAU is all I'm saying.

We have the #8 QB from the same class as Tua, Jake Fromm, and Tate Martell. We also have Deandre Johnson although he is recovering from arm surgery. We lost Driskel who was a great game manager and we also lost Daniel Paar who had potential to be a star. The only thing that I’m worried about is depth, not performance.

I made that point already. Marshall has seen many highly rated transfers come and fail. Also, I think a lot of FAU fans are severely underrating the loss of Driskel. Heck, we're losing Chase, and I know I'm in the minority. I think whoever we bring in is gonna struggle compared to what a Senior 4th year starter could have brought.

The article says basically to improve, FAU would be a team with only one or no losses, and that's just not happening.

I could agree with you if Driskel was a solid performer before Kiffin, but he was near the bottom of the CUSA two years ago. I’m worried about losing Briles.

(01-26-2018 08:44 AM)Seminowl Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 08:01 AM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 06:38 AM)Seminowl Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 08:01 PM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 06:20 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  https://athlonsports.com/college-footbal...-rise-2018

ODU is included in the others to watch section.

Now that FAU will be breaking in a new QB, I disagree.

They're still gonna be favored in the East, but it's not a lock. Driskel, with his flaws, was still very effective and ran the O well.

Highly rated transfers from big schools have graced their presence at Marshall over the years as well, as I'm sure the FAU fans will point to their transfers coming in. Marshall once had Clemson transfer Willie Korn, former #5 overall prospect. He suffered injuries and never recovered.

Let's pump the brakes a bit on FAU is all I'm saying.

We have the #8 QB from the same class as Tua, Jake Fromm, and Tate Martell. We also have Deandre Johnson although he is recovering from arm surgery. We lost Driskel who was a great game manager and we also lost Daniel Paar who had potential to be a star. The only thing that I’m worried about is depth, not performance.

I made that point already. Marshall has seen many highly rated transfers come and fail. Also, I think a lot of FAU fans are severely underrating the loss of Driskel. Heck, we're losing Chase, and I know I'm in the minority. I think whoever we bring in is gonna struggle compared to what a Senior 4th year starter could have brought.

The article says basically to improve, FAU would be a team with only one or no losses, and that's just not happening.

I could agree with you if Driskel was a solid performer before Kiffin, but he was near the bottom of the CUSA two years ago. I’m worried about losing Briles.

It's still Kiffin's show, I wouldn't be worried about losing Briles.

We're in the same boat as you, will be breaking in a new quarterback with a ton of talent returning. And FAU is still going to be the favorite.

Good for FAU and UAB. FAU will have a target on their backs as champions do. Glad they come to Huntington this fall. Should be a good one. I've always been a Bill Clark fan. The man does a great job at UAB.

(01-25-2018 08:01 PM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-25-2018 06:20 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  https://athlonsports.com/college-footbal...-rise-2018

ODU is included in the others to watch section.

Now that FAU will be breaking in a new QB, I disagree.

They're still gonna be favored in the East, but it's not a lock. Driskel, with his flaws, was still very effective and ran the O well.

Highly rated transfers from big schools have graced their presence at Marshall over the years as well, as I'm sure the FAU fans will point to their transfers coming in. Marshall once had Clemson transfer Willie Korn, former #5 overall prospect. He suffered injuries and never recovered.

Let's pump the brakes a bit on FAU is all I'm saying.

Willie Korn Sucked though.
Also if the QB is just average I will be the same.
We won games running the ball and forcing turnovers.

I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

Did FIU really lose that much? The entire O-line and D-line are returning. Plus we are adding two 4-star JUCO guys to the D-line. We lost two walk-on starters in the secondary, and Niko, who was basically replaced by a freshman anyway. We lost Gardner, who is a great RB, but FIU has plenty of depth there, and employed a committee anyway. The main losses were the two LBs, Alex McGough and T.O.... I should note FIU did set the program record for points scored even without Owens. The biggest question mark will be who steps up at QB. It's a huge question mark, I'll give you that. If the QB plays at a competent level, FIU will have a very solid football team.

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

This is foolish. Everyone's a threat. Not a single person would have said FAU was a threat this time last year.

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

FIU should have the top defense in the conference next year. Let’s see if they can stop us!

(01-26-2018 01:11 PM)rileylives Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

This is foolish. Everyone's a threat. Not a single person would have said FAU was a threat this time last year.

That’s the truth!

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

Losing our QB and OC won't hurt us in the least. We'll be better and more varied on offense. No worries at all.

(01-26-2018 01:47 PM)SVHerd Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

Losing our QB and OC won't hurt us in the least. We'll be better and more varied on offense. No worries at all.

It's funny seeing the FAU fan saying he isn't sure who is a threat.

(01-29-2018 02:09 AM)goherd24herdfans Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 01:47 PM)SVHerd Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

Losing our QB and OC won't hurt us in the least. We'll be better and more varied on offense. No worries at all.

It's funny seeing the FAU fan saying he isn't sure who is a threat.

Nobody saw us as a threat last year.

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

Not to sound like a homer, but this might be the most talented roster ever going into the '18 season provided that our Juco DTs make it on campus without any transfer issues and I believe the QB situation has been solved with a very good grad transfer that has 2 years of eligibility remaining. In just about 14 months, Butch Davis has turned this roster around and addressed the lack of speed and length on both sides on offense and defense.

Excited for Spring Ball!! PawsUP

(01-29-2018 02:09 AM)goherd24herdfans Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 01:47 PM)SVHerd Wrote:  

(01-26-2018 12:18 PM)owlcountry40 Wrote:  I just do not see who is a threat at this point.

WKU is moving in the wrong direction.
FIU might take a step back before it moves forward again as they lose a lot of talent.
Marshall loses the QB and OC like we did and we play there so I guess they are the biggest threat.
MTSU will be 7-5 again it's what they do.
ODU could have a nice turnaround, but do not have the talent right now.

Losing our QB and OC won't hurt us in the least. We'll be better and more varied on offense. No worries at all.

It's funny seeing the FAU fan saying he isn't sure who is a threat.

Marshall... please get ya'll shat together and put FUA in their place.