(01-26-2018 07:57 AM)AppinSC Wrote:  cusa already has their schedules released for 2018 football and I noticed some nice matchups.

Sept 1 - La Tech vs S.Ala
Sept 8 - App vs Charlotte, ULM vs S.Miss, and UAB vs Coastal Carolina
Sept 15 - S.Miss vs App
Sept 22 - Tx St vs UTSA

I would like to see the Belt go at least 4-2 if not better.

Let's try to break it down:
La Tech vs S.Ala.- La Tech was a bowl team last year and appears to be losing just 3 starters on both Offense and Defense. S.Ala is breaking in a new coach. The Jags have the home field but not too sure how much of an advantage that is. La Tech by 10

App vs UNCC- UNCC is one of, if not the worst teams in CUSA. App's 2nd string talent is good enough to win this game I believe. Plus I'd count on it being more of a home game crowd wise for App then Charlotte. Give me App by at least 3 TDs.

UML vs S.Miss.- S.Miss is loosing their stud RB(Ito Smith) to graduation, and their stud WR (Korey Robertson) to the draft, along with the other starting WRs. Plus losing at least 5 starters on D. UML has most the starters returning. SMiss does have the home field advantage. This game I believe is the closest of all in trying to predict. I'm not sure if I trust ULM to play well but I'll go with my heart. Evans scores a last minute TD for the win. UML by 3.

UAB vs Coastal- So, SO disappointed in Coastal losing this game last year. But looking at how both teams finished the year, I shouldn't have been surprised. UAB returns more then CCU, and even though the game is in Conway, I think UAB rebuilding process is much further along then CCU. I'm thinking the Blazers by 13.

S.Miss vs APP- Both teams coming off bowl seasons, both teams have a lot of talent to replace. App is now in game 3 with the new QB. Talent wise, its pretty even. But winning in Boone is not very easy. Neers come up with the 4th quarter defense stops, App wins by 14.

TxSt vs UTSA- Ouch, what a drumming last year. Can a year make up that difference? Game is in UTSA, and lets be honest, the rebuilding process has been slow in TxSt. Maybe the Cats can get on a roll before the game, but I'm afraid the Birds are going to "run" away with this one again. UTSA by 17.

That puts it at 3-3, would love to see 4-2 or better, but find it unlikely. ULM vs S.Miss and La Tech vs S. Al. are the key games I think to decide which conference has the head to head upper hand. Either way, Go SunBelt!!!