We have a football team too... Guru's UConn Huskies (NCAA 14)

[kswgrad2012]

FIVE RUNNING BACKS ????? That Rice team has five good running backs? I'm licking my chops just thinking about it !

Rice is a good fit. When I started my Tulane dynasty eons ago, Rice was the other team I was considering. It came down to Tulane having the bigger stadium (and better uniforms). It'll be interesting to see how the Owls do in C-USA. Also interested in seeing how this relationship with Coach Willingham & Coach Dy-kes works out. An air-raid guru w/ a spread-option master?

As far as the playbook's concerned, I'm planning on making some tweaks to it. Getting ready for Tulane 2019, ya know? I'll PM you the details.

[thesportsguru11]

Quote: Originally Posted by whughes

You could throw Newsome in to catch some quick screens, or put him in the slot and run some speed sweeps. Kid will hurt himself if he goes in between the tackles too often

Yeah, that's pretty much what I was thinking. I have a feeling Marriner will get fatigued enough to get Johnson 10-15 carries a game (similar to what Marriner had done the past 2 years), so everything should even out...Newsome will rack up a ton of All-Purpose yards this year, no question.

Quote: Originally Posted by kswgrad2012

FIVE RUNNING BACKS ????? That Rice team has five good running backs? I'm licking my chops just thinking about it ! Rice is a good fit. When I started my Tulane dynasty eons ago, Rice was the other team I was considering. It came down to Tulane having the bigger stadium (and better uniforms). It'll be interesting to see how the Owls do in C-USA. Also interested in seeing how this relationship with Coach Willingham & Coach Dy-kes works out. An air-raid guru w/ a spread-option master? As far as the playbook's concerned, I'm planning on making some tweaks to it. Getting ready for Tulane 2019, ya know? I'll PM you the details.

Rice I have pegged as a surprise team for us this year, I'd love it if my Marshall team and your Rice team were to meet in the C-USA Title Game, same goes for CMU and BGSU/Ohio. (Almost certain, barring injury, that BGSU will get back, they are clearly the juggernaut of the MAC now.)

Dy.kes keep in mind is on a very short leash security wise, if the team falters he may be gone this year. Thus, who knows how your different styles will mesh. Maybe he'll give a bit toward your side if he notices the obvious strength in the backfield (You guys have a few good receivers, but nobody outstanding).

Enjoy the 5 studs now, 3 are gone this year, another is a junior and another a sophomore. I doubt Rice recruits like that ever again, unless you can help it.

[thesportsguru11]

ACC: We are not looking to expand

UConn fans have been dealt a sharp blow after the ACC's spring media days, for sure.

Commissioner John Swofford squashed any hopes of a rumor left for UConn, or for that matter anyone else, to join the ACC anytime soon, stating that the ACC is comfortable with its 14 members and is not looking to expand right now.

So much for that. It has been well documented that UConn is unhappy in the American and is seeking other opportunities. So for now, it looks even more likely that UConn will have to stay put in the American.

Quote: Originally Posted by A.D. Warde Manuel

We'll keep our eyes open, though we will likely have to stay put for now.

So what does this mean for the American?

With other power 5 conferences appearing to want to stay put with teams, there is no pressure on the AAC to try to find numbers. Thus, they may want to try to lure two more teams to boost competition. Independent Army and C-USA's Marshall appear to be the safest bets if the conference were to expand, but keep in mind that is another major unknown.

For now, it looks like college football's musical chairs may be over.

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Familiar Places, New Faces

With every new college football season brings change. Dramatic, if you are any of the top 3 teams in college football this preseason. All 3 of those teams, UCLA, Alabama and Notre Dame, will be breaking in new QB's this year. UCLA's Asiantii Woulard started one game before his season ended prematurely with injury, Alabama has David Cornwell in place of Jake Coker and Notre Dame sees Malik Zaire take over for 3 year starter Everett Golson.

UCLA is back to defend their national title this year, but teams like the Tide and the Irish are both going to be tough. Florida is also back seeking vengeance after falling just short in the title game last year.

Teams like Iowa, Minnesota, Auburn, Oregon and South Carolina (with new coach Randy Sanders) are all back and looking for more success.

But can anyone get past UCLA?

2016 NCAA Preseason All-Americans
Pos	Player Name	Ht	Wt	Year
QB	John O'Korn, Houston			Sr.
HB	Roc Thomas, Auburn			Jr.
HB	Dalvin Cook, Florida State			Jr.
WR	Corey Davis, Western Michigan			Sr.
WR	Chris Black, Alabama			Sr.
TE	Jordan Legett, Clemson			Sr.
OT	Laremy Tunsil, Ole Mis			Sr.
OT	Caleb Benenoch, UCLA			Sr.
G	Scott Quessenberry, UCLA			Sr.
G	Denver Kirkland, Arkansas			Sr.
C	Cody Waldrop, South Carolina			Sr.
DE	Ja'Von Jones, Arkansas State			Jr.
DE	Dajaun Drennon, North Carolina			Jr.
DT	Darius Philon, Arkansas			Sr.
DT	Christian LaCouture, LSU			Sr.
LB	Stephen Weatherly, Vanderbilt			Sr.
LB	Harvey Langi, BYU			Sr.
LB	Dillon Bates, Tennessee			Jr.
CB	Aarion Penton, Missouri			Sr.
CB	Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech			Sr.
S	Jaleel Wadood, UCLA			Jr.
S	Lawrence Jones, Alabama			Jr.
K	Colby Delahoussaye, LSU			Sr.
P	Jarrett Darby, Michigan			So.
RS	Arkeel Newsome, UConn			Jr.

Other UConn Preseason Recognition:

2nd Team All-Americans:
DE Cameron Stapleton

AAC 1st Team:
WR Thomas Lucas
DE Cameron Stapleton
LB Junior Joseph
S Obi Melifonwu
K Bobby Puyol
RET Arkeel Newsome

AAC 2nd Team:
QB Bryant Shirreffs
CB Jhavon Williams

[thesportsguru11]

Aight, I'm back. That was a very hectic 2 weeks, but that should calm down now. Week 1 we are on a bye, so maybe we'll get Week 2, game 1 @ BGSU up this week. And thanks for 10K views guys!

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[thesportsguru11]

NCAA Players of the Week

Week 1 Create-A-Coach Results

Quinn Shea (Marshall; thesportsguru11):
W 28-21 vs. Purdue
T. Pittman; 144 yards rushing, TD
K. Olsen; 16-34, 138 yards, 2 TD

Week 2: BYE


Brian Woodard (Ohio; mattynokes)
L 31-14 @ Idaho:
J. Duckworth; 15-30, 191 yards
D. Brown; 15 carries, 60 yards, 2 TD
Brendan Cope; 5 rec, 103 yards

Week 2: BYE


Max Crenshaw (Central Michigan; whughes)
L 31-3 @ Oklahoma State;
C. Rush; 13-35, 119 yards
J. Ostman; 11 tkl
M. Fountain; 9 tckl (2 TFL), sack

Week 2: BYE


Sam Freday (Bowling Green, Po1soNNN):
BYE

Week 2: vs. UConn


Kaelyn Willingham (Rice; kswgrad2012)
BYE

Week 2: @ #15 Texas (0-1)

[RoundingThird]

I'm dying to see how Freday does in his first game. Tough challenge coming up, but at least they're at the Doyt.

[thesportsguru11]

Quote: Originally Posted by Po1soNNN

I'm dying to see how Freday does in his first game. Tough challenge coming up, but at least they're at the Doyt.

Oh man, I can't wait to play this game (definitely going to be tonight). BGSU's defense isn't as strong as their offense, and with our defense being a lot weaker this year in the front 7, I'm certain this will be an offensive showdown. We'll see what Tim Albin has up his sleeve this season.