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hoopsguy · 01-07-2006, 02:52 PM

Washington State preview:

QB Eric Williams is a decent bet to go pro after the year. He has been a starter since he walked in the door and has improved every year. He finished with 4002 yards last year with 31 TDs, but 24 interceptions. This year the interceptions are way down: 20-5 on the season. His completion % is up nearly 8 percent to 66.

SO RB Ken Mahdavi is obscured by some of the elite runners in the conference, but he has quietly averaged 100 yards per game this season.

The WR tandem of Andre Wilkerson and Joey Odom is nearly as strong as our top two. Wilkerson has 40 grabs for 630 yards, while Odom has 38 for 577.

OG Donnie Badon is likely to be on the All-Conference teams. He already has 15 pancakes and 10 key run blocks.

The defense is not nearly as loaded as the offense, but it has been good enough to beat everyone on the schedule so far. SS Kevin Barnett has NINE interceptions already and is likely the defensive player of the year at this point.

They are getting amazing play on special teams. William Blades already has FIVE touchdowns on the year. Unreal - the guy is pretty much a stiff at cornerback, but he makes things happen in the return game. He was the #1743 recruit in the nation coming out of school.

The scouts say the key matchup here will be QB Williams against our secondary, which is #2 in the nation in pass defense. I'm inclined to agree.

We are listed as three point favorites at home. I think with the return of Edwards that we will win this game.

01-07-2006, 02:52 PM	#256
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Washington State preview: QB Eric Williams is a decent bet to go pro after the year. He has been a starter since he walked in the door and has improved every year. He finished with 4002 yards last year with 31 TDs, but 24 interceptions. This year the interceptions are way down: 20-5 on the season. His completion % is up nearly 8 percent to 66. SO RB Ken Mahdavi is obscured by some of the elite runners in the conference, but he has quietly averaged 100 yards per game this season. The WR tandem of Andre Wilkerson and Joey Odom is nearly as strong as our top two. Wilkerson has 40 grabs for 630 yards, while Odom has 38 for 577. OG Donnie Badon is likely to be on the All-Conference teams. He already has 15 pancakes and 10 key run blocks. The defense is not nearly as loaded as the offense, but it has been good enough to beat everyone on the schedule so far. SS Kevin Barnett has NINE interceptions already and is likely the defensive player of the year at this point. They are getting amazing play on special teams. William Blades already has FIVE touchdowns on the year. Unreal - the guy is pretty much a stiff at cornerback, but he makes things happen in the return game. He was the #1743 recruit in the nation coming out of school. The scouts say the key matchup here will be QB Williams against our secondary, which is #2 in the nation in pass defense. I'm inclined to agree. We are listed as three point favorites at home. I think with the return of Edwards that we will win this game.