National Preview

Now that the season is fastly appraoching, we take a look the entire country for where the teams may stack up, who are the best at each positon, some of the storylines to watch, and some of the top talents for the 2010 NFL Draft.

Colt McCoy

Projected BCS Games:

BCS Title Game
Florida vs. Texas

Rose Bowl
USC vs. Ohio State

Orange Bowl
Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati

Sugar Bowl
LSU vs. Oklahoma State

Fiesta Bowl
Oklahoma vs. Boise State

In the Discussion
Penn State
Ole Miss
Alabama
TCU

All-American Team
QB: Tim Tebow, Florida, Sr.
RB: Jahvid Best, California, Jr.
RB: Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech, Jr.
WR: Dez Bryant, Oklahoma, Jr.
WR; Julio Jones, Alabama, So.
TE: Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, Sr.
C: Kris O’Dowd, USC, Jr.
OL: Trent Williams, Oklahoma, Sr.
OL: Russell Okung, Oklahoma State, Sr.
OL: Anthony Davis, Rutgers, Jr.
OL: Brian Bulaga, Iowa, Jr.

DE: George Selvie, South Florida, Sr.
DE: Jerry Hughes, TCU, Sr.
DT: Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, Sr.
DT: Terrence Cody, Alabama, Sr.
LB: Travis Lewis, Oklahoma, So.
LB: Brandon Spikes, Florida, Sr.
LB: Rolando McClain, Alabama, Jr.
CB: Joe Haden, Florida, Jr.
CB: Trevard Lindley, Kentucky, Sr.
S: Eric Berry, Tennessee, Jr.
S: Taylor Mays, USC, Sr.

Conference Winners
ACC- Virginia Tech
Big East- Cincinnati
Big Ten- Ohio State
Big 12- Texas
Pac-10- USC
SEC- Florida
MAC- Central Michigan
C-USA- Houston
Mtn. West- TCU
WAC- Boise State
Sun Belt-Troy

Awards Winners
Heisman
1.Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
2. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
3. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
4. Zac Robinson, QB, Oklahoma State
5. Dan LeFevour, QB, Central Michigan

Maxwell: Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
Best QB: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
Best RB: Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech
Bielitnikoff: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
Rimington: Kris O’Dowd, C, USC
Best OL: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Best DL: George Selvie, DE, South Florida
Bendarik: Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida
Best DB: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Best Coach: Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State

Top FCS Teams to Watch
1. Appalachian State
The team that upset Michigan two seasons ago is now starting to gain respect as a team that isn’t just a one game wonder, but a powerhouse at the lower level. They have been extremely successful the past 5-10 years, and are known throughout the FCS as a consistent threat. Armani Edwards, once thought of as a deep sleeper for the Heisman last year, is on track to be the first two-time Walter Payton award winner (the Heisman of FCS) and could lead his team back the FCS finals once again.

2. Montana
Another perennial power almost every year, Montana has developed into a notable FCS program. With a few NFL talent type players the last few years, most match-ups they play, before the playoffs, they usual are favorite in. Other than the emerging Weber State, Montana has little competition in the Big Sky, and should be on their way to another top seed in the tournament at seasons’ end.

3. James Madison
It’s a good-bad scenario for James Madison. It’s good because they have great competition to show how impressive they are. It’s bad because they have such good competition that while to me they are the 3rd best in the nation, while to others their barely 3rd in their conference. Villanova and Richmond both impressed last year and are a little more stable, but based on JMU’s past success and solid athletes across the board, they get the edge as national title contenders.

4. Villanova
Speaking of a tough CAA conference, Villanova is another staunch competitor that should be fighting for a national title. With one of the better quarterback depth’s in the FCS ranks (Chris Whitney is the favorite, with Antwon Young another solid starter), they should have the consistent offense that is needed to compete. They should battle with last year’s national title winner (Richmond), fellow Top 5 team James Madison, and UMass and New Hampshire from the Northern Division for the best team in the CAA, as well as the country.

5. Jacksonville State
While Jack Crowe and the Jacksonville State team is well-rounded and has talent at most positions, their entire season rests on the shoulders of one man: former top national recruit, LSU stud, quarterback Ryan Perriloux. Perriloux is steadily improving from reports, and should be poised for a huge season that will showcase his ability as well as his maturity. Even with him they may not be national title favorites, but they sure will have the NFL scouts at most games, seeing if he has grown-up enough to play at the next level.

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