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  • TheAStev
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    Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



    Western Illinois football set to make the jump from Division I-AA to Division I-A ahead of the 2005 NCAA season
    'Necks will leave the Gateway Conference to become an I-A Independent
    In a surprising move, the Western Illinois Leathernecks have put a plan into motion to transition from NCAA Division I-AA to Division I-A, beginning with the 2005 NCAA season. They will start out as an independent, but hope to accept a conference invite within a couple years.
    Head coach Don Patterson is heading into his 7th season with Western Illinois, and knows it may be a rough transition.
    "We are very excited for the opportunity to compete with some of the most talented teams in college football," Patterson said following the transition announcement. "It may take a few seasons to adjust to the higher level of play, but I'm confident that our players and coaches have what it takes to begin this journey."
    While WIU's 4-7 mark and 5th place finish in conference play in 2004 were both lows under Patterson, the program felt now was the time to make the move.
    The Leathernecks, who have won four Gateway Conference championships in the past eight seasons, may be coming off of a down year, but are confident in their program's decision to make the jump. Nonetheless, Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois is now home to a Division I-A program, and the fans are excited to see what's in store for their 'Necks.

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    DYNASTY INFO:
    GAME: NCAA Football 06
    CONSOLE: PS2 (emulated on PCXS2)
    ROSTERS: 2005 Named Rosters*
    QUARTER LENGTH: 7 Minutes (changed from 8 to 7 after first season)*

    HOUSE RULES
    Recruiting: I will recruit realistically, meaning not going for a bunch of 4 and 5 star recruits from across the country. I will try to stick to prospects who are initially interested in WIU, and will be mainly focused on in-state and surrounding area prospects.
    Players Leaving/Transfers: I cannot stop a player for leaving for the NFL draft or to another school, and must accept all incoming transfer requests.
    Suspensions: I will discipline players based on the game's recommendations.
    Scheduling: I will mainly stick with the CPU-generated schedule each season, with the exception of scheduling Illinois State as a rivalry game each year.
    Coach Contracts: If my coach is fired from WIU, I will create a new one to take over and keep the dynasty going.

    AUTHOR'S NOTES
    -*The names on the initial Western Illinois roster correlate with a mix of the 2003-04 seasons, as the named roster I am using did not get all the I-AA rosters up to the 2005 season perfectly. However, with the heavy senior presence on WIU's roster, I am fine with using it, as the team will look very different from the second season onward.
    -This is my first attempt at a NCAA dynasty write-up on the forum. I will be learning things as I go, but am very excited to get this started and have been reading up on some other dynasties recently as well to help prepare for my own. Thank you to all who read/interact with this dynasty
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  • TheAStev
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    Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



    UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
    Name: Western Illinois University
    Established: 1899
    Location: Macomb, Illinois
    Nickname: Leathernecks
    Colors: Purple and Gold
    Mascots: Colonel Rock and Rocky

    PROGRAM INFORMATION
    First Season: 1903
    Stadium: Hanson Field
    Capacity: 16,368
    Affiliation: NCAA Division I-A Independent (2nd season)

    SCHOOL RECORDS
    PASSING
    Passing Yards (Game): 472 - Sam Clemons vs. Indiana State, 11/17/01
    Passing Yards (Season): 3,160 - Russ Michna, 2003
    Passing Yards (Career): 8,257 - Paul Singer, 1985-88
    Passing TDs (Game): 5 tied with 5, most recent Russ Michna vs. Tennessee-Martin, 9/20/03
    Passing TDs (Season): 25 - Donny Simmons, 1992
    Passing TDs (Career): 62, Paul Singer, 1985-88
    RUSHING
    Rushing Yards (Game): 289 - Aaron Stecker vs. Southern Illinois, 11/1/97
    Rushing Yards (Season): 2,293 - Aaron Stecker, 1997
    Rushing Yards (Career): 3,799 - Aaron Stecker, 1997-98
    Rushing TDs (Game): 6 - Travis Glasford vs. Cheney, 9/11/04
    Rushing TDs (Season): 27 - Aaron Stecker, 1997
    Rushing TDs (Career): 41 - Aaron Stecker, 1997-98
    RECEIVING
    Receiving Yards (Game): 286 - Frisman Jackson vs. Indiana State, 11/17/01
    Receiving Yards (Season): 1,103 - Stacy Coleman, 2002
    Receiving Yards (Career): 2,243 - Gunnard Twyner, 1993-95
    Receiving TDs (Game): 4 - Gunnard Twyner vs. Buffalo, 11/12/94
    Receiving TDs (Season): 12 - Demeris Johnson, 1992
    Receiving TDs (Career): 19 - Steve Williams, 1986-89
    Receptions (Game): 14 - Frisman Jackson vs. Indiana State, 11/17/01
    Receptions (Season): 70 - Stacy Coleman, 2002
    Receptions (Career): 144 - Gunnard Twyner, 1993-95
    DEFENSE
    Tackles (Game): 28 - Rodney Harrison at Western Kentucky, 10/30/93
    Tackles (Season): 191 - Edgerton Hartwell, 2000
    Tackles (Career): 512 - Edgerton Hartwell, 1998-00
    Interceptions (Game): 3 - Frank Spraggins at Missouri State, 9/24/94
    Interceptions (Season): 9 - Mike Wagner, 1969
    Interceptions (Career): 17 - Frank Spraggins, 1994-97
    Sacks (Game): 6 - Craig Phalen vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 11/7/77
    Sacks (Season): 19 - JD Johnson, 1982
    Sacks (Career): 28 - Todd Auer, 1984-86
    Last edited by TheAStev; 09-30-2021, 10:18 AM.

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      Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



      YEAR-BY-YEAR SEASON RECORDS
      2005: 2-10 | HC: Don Patterson (7th season)
      2006: 0-0 | HC: Dan Dodd (1st season)

      POSTSEASON HISTORY
      BOWL APPEARANCES (2-1)
      1949 Corn Bowl: W 13-0 vs. Wheaton
      1953 Corn Bowl: W 32-0 vs. Iowa Wesleyan
      1955 Corn Bowl: L 20-24 vs. Luther College

      WESTERN ILLINOIS DIVISION I-A PLAYER AWARDS
      2005 Week 8 I-A Independents Offensive Player of the Week: HB Travis Glasford
      2005 Week 11 I-A Independents Offensive Player of the Week: HB Attley Lawson
      2005 Week 14 NCAA Offensive Player of the Week: HB Travis Glasford
      2005 Week 14 I-A Independents Offensive Player of the Week: HB Travis Glasford

      WESTERN ILLINOIS ALL-AMERICANS + ALL-CONFERENCE
      2005 AP All-American Second Team: G Jason Baksas
      2005 All-Independents First Team: HB Travis Glasford, G Jason Baksas, C Ryan Solie
      2005 All-Independents Second Team: WR Terrence Hall, DT Mike O'Brien, K Justin Langan

      WESTERN ILLINOIS vs. ILLINOIS STATE RIVALRY MATCHUP HISTORY
      87 all-time meetings, WIU leads series 47-37-3
      2005: Western Illinois 55, Illinois State 36
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        WESTERN ILLINOIS YEAR-BY-YEAR STATISTICAL LEADERS
        2005
        Passing Yards: 2,034 - Russ Michna
        Passing TD: 14 - Russ Michna
        Rushing Yards: 1,441 - Travis Glasford
        Rushing TD: 9 - Travis Glasford
        Receiving Yards: 1,080 - Terrence Hall
        Receiving TD: 7 - Terrence Hall, Travis Glasford
        Receptions: 68 - Terrence Hall
        Tackles: 41 - Lee Russell
        Sacks: 12.0 - Mike Tetzel
        Interceptions: 2 - Jason Riddle, Wyatt Green
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          BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HISTORY
          2005 Rose Bowl: #2 Boise State 35, #1 Iowa State 21 | MVP: QB Jared Zabranksy - 14/26, 251 yds, 4 TD

          BCS BOWLS
          2005 Nokia Sugar Bowl: #6 Auburn 38, #25 Louisville 31
          2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: #17 USC 40, #4 Purdue 34
          2005 FedEx Orange Bowl: #5 Georgia Tech 27, #3 Florida 24

          HEISMAN TROPHY
          2005: HB DonTrell Moore - New Mexico (R-Sr.) | 319 carries, 1,752 yds, 22 TD; 22 rec, 418 yds, 5 TD
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            Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



            NCAA YEAR-BY-YEAR STATISTICAL LEADERS
            2005
            Passing Yards: QB Reggie McNeal (Sr.) - Texas A&M: 4,331
            Passing TD: QB John Beck (Jr.) - BYU: 48
            Rushing Yards: HB DonTrell Moore (R-Sr.) - New Mexico: 1,863
            Rushing TD: HB DonTrell Moore (R-Sr.) - New Mexico: 24
            Receiving Yards: WR Todd Watkins (Sr.) - BYU: 1,580
            Receiving TD: WR Todd Watkins (Sr.) - BYU: 23
            Receptions: WR Ross Dickerson (R-Jr.) - Hawaii: 121
            Tackles: OLB Barrett Scruggs (Jr.) - Army: 98
            Sacks: DE Alan Branch (So.) - Michigan: 15.0
            Interceptions: CB Jelani Jordan (Sr.) - Bowling Green: 7
            Last edited by TheAStev; 09-21-2021, 01:09 AM.

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              Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



              Leathernecks in the NFL (Dynasty Players)
              HB Travis Glasford: UDFA - Oakland Raiders (2006)
              Last edited by TheAStev; 09-30-2021, 10:28 AM.

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                Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)

                Working on adding stuff to my reserved posts. Feel free to post now!

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                • TheAStev
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                  Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



                  2005 Western Illinois Football Season Preview
                  A look into WIU's first season of Division I-A play
                  As the 2005 NCAA season gets closer, Western Illinois is preparing for its first taste of Division I-A play. While they do not yet have a conference to call home, the team is ready to take on some new opponents and start to build the foundation of a squad at NCAA's highest level.

                  One of the bigger storylines of the 2005 roster? It has a heavy senior presence. Of the 46 players on the Leatherneck roster, a whopping 31 of them are seniors, leaving just nine juniors, six sophomores, and zero freshmen to return next season.

                  Head coach Don Patterson knows there will be a tough road ahead, but trusts in his program.

                  "We may not have the depth that some of these bigger schools have, but our roster has a lot of football experience," said Patterson, who previously served various roles with Iowa before taking his first head coaching job with WIU. "As for the future, we are hopeful that we will be able to bring in some solid groups of recruits over the next couple of years."

                  There certainly will be some change as the 'Necks will field nearly a different roster entirely next season, but for 2005, the upperclassmen should help get Western Illinois through what looks to be a tough season.
                  <html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#640057" colspan="5"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Western Illinois Leathernecks Depth Chart - 2005</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td align="center"colspan="5">Regular Offense</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="8%"></td><td width="23%">STARTER</td><td width="23%">2ND</td><td width="23%">3RD</td><td width="23%">4TH</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>WR</td><td>Terrence Hall (Sr.)</td><td>Marco Thomas (R-So.)</td><td>David Akers (Sr.)</td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>TE</td><td>Jermaine High (Sr.)</td><td>Randall Moore (R-So.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>LT</td><td>Jeff Goldstone (R-Sr.)</td><td>Quartez Moore (R-Jr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>LG</td><td>Jason Baksas (Sr.)</td><td>Frank Melchert (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>C</td><td>Ryan Solie (R-Sr.)</td><td>Chris Newby (Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>RG</td><td>Fred Layne (Sr.)</td><td>Dusty Wyllie (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>RT</td><td>Perry Cox (R-Jr.)</td><td>Quartez Moore (R-Jr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>WR</td><td>Reggie Gray (Jr.)</td><td>Kendall Gant (Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>QB</td><td>Russ Michna (R-Sr.)</td><td>Steve LaFalce (Sr.)</td><td>Zach Wells (R-Jr.)</td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>FB</td><td>Nick Christian (Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>HB</td><td>Travis Glasford (Jr.)</td><td>Attley Lawson (R-Sr.)</td><td>Charles Hayden (Sr.)</td><td></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td align="center"colspan="5">Base 4-3 Defense</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="8%"></td><td width="23%">STARTER</td><td width="23%">2ND</td><td width="23%">3RD</td><td width="23%">4TH</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>LDE</td><td>Mike Tetzel (Sr.)</td><td>Charlie Bodiford (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>LDT</td><td>Mike O'Brien (Sr.)</td><td>Jon Warren (Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>RDT</td><td>Brett Rocchietti (Jr.)</td><td>Erik Dillon (Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>RDE</td><td>Johnson Brave (R-Sr.)</td><td>Alfred Conley (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>WLB</td><td>Lee Russell (Sr.)</td><td>Pat Crosby (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>MLB</td><td>Jason Riddle (Sr.)</td><td>Drew Kocsis (Jr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>SLB</td><td>Wyatt Green (R-Jr.)</td><td>Shannon Fitzhugh (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>CB</td><td>Victor Campbell (R-Sr.)</td><td>Fu'ad Khaleel (R-So.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>SS</td><td>Travis Washington (Sr.)</td><td>Orlando Baylark (R-So.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>FS</td><td>James Wright (R-So.)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>CB</td><td>Vinceson Campbell (R-Sr.)</td><td>Kyle Gares (R-So.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td align="center"colspan="5">Special Teams</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="8%"></td><td width="23%">STARTER</td><td width="23%">2ND</td><td width="23%">3RD</td><td width="23%">4TH</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>K</td><td>Justin Langan (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>P</td><td>Aaron Kimpton (Jr.)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>PR</td><td>Terrence Hall (Sr.)</td><td>Victor Campbell (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>KR</td><td>Terrence Hall (Sr.)</td><td>Victor Campbell (R-Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>LS</td><td>Chris Newby (Sr.)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></table></body></html>
                  On a relatively weak roster, there are a few players that will stand out and be impact players for the Leathernecks this season.

                  Senior QB Russ Michna is one of WIU's better quarterbacks in recent memory. The two-time All-Gateway Conference First Team selection should give the 'Necks some stable play at the position as they try to find their quarterback of the future. Junior HB Travis Glasford is easily the biggest playmaker on offense. He will give WIU a rushing attack they can rely on and is one of the few players they will have the following season as well. The fastest player on the roster, senior WR Terrence Hall, will be the surefire #1 WR for the 2005 season. The 6'0" wideout doesn't have blazing speed, but his sure hands will make him a reliable target for Michna.

                  On the defensive side of the ball, there aren't as many stars, but senior DT Mike O'Brien is unquestionably the best defender. His 6'3", 280 lb. frame helps stuff the run up the middle and push the pocket back on the opposing quarterback. Cornerbacks Victor and Vinceson Campbell bring veteran leadership to the younger secondary, as they are the #1 and #2 corners. Slot corner CB Fu'ad Khaleel, a redshirt sophomore, is one of the more intriguing young players on the roster who will look to contribute to the future as WIU builds up a competitive squad in Division I-A.

                  2005 Western Illinois Football Schedule
                  8/27 | at #19 Arizona State | 8:00 pm
                  9/10 | at Wisconsin | 12:30 pm
                  9/17 | vs. Toledo | 12:30 pm
                  9/24 | vs. Western Michigan | 12:30 pm
                  10/1 | at Bowling Green | 6:00 pm
                  10/8 | at Maryland | 12:30 pm
                  10/15 | vs. Kent State | 6:00 pm
                  10/22 | at North Texas | 6:00 pm
                  10/29 | vs. Miami (OH) University | 6:00 pm
                  11/5 | at Appalachian State (I-AA) | 8:00 pm
                  11/19 | at Navy | 12:30 pm
                  11/26 | vs. Illinois State (I-AA) - WIU/ISU Rivalry Game | 8:00 pm

                  With Western Illinois spending its first Division I-A season as an independent, it will play a schedule featuring two games against I-AA opponents, including its yearly game against former conference rival Illinois State that will continue even through WIU's transition. The Leathernecks will also play five MAC schools, one PAC-10 school, one Sun Belt school, one ACC school, one Big Ten school, and a fellow independent (Navy). The schedule features five home contests and seven road trips.

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                  Author's Note: With a senior-loaded roster and no freshmen, this dynasty may have a rough start. I decided to stick with this initial roster and see where things go, as I am up for the challenge!
                  Last edited by TheAStev; 07-13-2021, 10:53 AM.

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                    Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



                    2005 NCAA Season Preview
                    Heisman candidates Leinart, Bush lead USC to #1 in preseason polls

                    <html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#871016" colspan="6"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll - Updated: Aug 22, 2005</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="8%">RK</td><td width="8%">LW</td><td width="49%">TEAM (VOTES)</td><td align="center" width="10%">W</td><td align="center" width="10%">L</td><td align="center" width="15%">POINTS</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>1</td><td>--</td><td>USC (41)</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1505</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>2</td><td>--</td><td>Tennessee (20)</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1432</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>3</td><td>--</td><td>Iowa</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1361</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>4</td><td>--</td><td>Oklahoma</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1291</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>5</td><td>--</td><td>Florida State</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1223</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>6</td><td>--</td><td>Texas</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1156</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>7</td><td>--</td><td>Michigan</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1091</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>8</td><td>--</td><td>Louisville</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1028</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>9</td><td>--</td><td>LSU</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">966</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>10</td><td>--</td><td>Virginia Tech</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">906</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>11</td><td>--</td><td>Miami</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">8476</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>12</td><td>--</td><td>Ohio State</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">790</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>13</td><td>--</td><td>Florida</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">734</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>14</td><td>--</td><td>Georgia</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">680</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>15</td><td>--</td><td>Purdue</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">628</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>16</td><td>--</td><td>Alabama</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">577</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>17</td><td>--</td><td>Boston College</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">527</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>18</td><td>--</td><td>Boise State</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">479</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>19</td><td>--</td><td>Arizona State</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">433</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>20</td><td>--</td><td>Auburn</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">388</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>21</td><td>--</td><td>Texas Tech</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">345</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>22</td><td>--</td><td>Virginia</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">304</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>23</td><td>--</td><td>Pittsburgh</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">264</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>24</td><td>--</td><td>UTEP</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">225</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>25</td><td>--</td><td>Georgia Tech</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">188</td></tr></table></body></html>
                    <html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead_alt"><td bgcolor="#871016" colspan="5"><span style="color:#FFFFFF">Heisman Watch - Updated: Aug 22, 2005</span></td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="25%">NAME</td><td align="center" width="7%">POS</td><td align="center" width="25%">SCHOOL</td><td align="center" width="5%"></td><td align="right" width="38%">SEASON STATS</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Matt Leinart (R-Sr.)</td><td align="center">QB</td><td align="center">USC</td><td align="center"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/arrowSame.png"></td><td align="right">-</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Adrian Peterson (So.)</td><td align="center">HB</td><td align="center">Oklahoma</td><td align="center"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/arrowSame.png"></td><td align="right">-</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Reggie Bush (Jr.)</td><td align="center">HB</td><td align="center">USC</td><td align="center"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/arrowSame.png"></td><td align="right">-</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td>Vince Young (R-Jr.)</td><td align="center">QB</td><td align="center">Texas</td><td align="center"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/arrowSame.png"></td><td align="right">-</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td>Ted Ginn Jr. (So.)</td><td align="center">WR</td><td align="center">Ohio State</td><td align="center"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/arrowSame.png"></td><td align="right">-</td></tr></table></body></html>
                    PRESEASON CONFERENCE FAVORITES
                    ACC - Florida State
                    Big Ten - Iowa
                    Big 12 - Oklahoma
                    Big East - Louisville
                    C-USA - UTEP
                    MAC - Bowling Green
                    Mountain West - New Mexico
                    Pac-10 - USC
                    SEC - Tennessee
                    Sun Belt - North Texas
                    WAC - Boise State


                    Week 1 National Broadcasts
                    Western Illinois at #19 Arizona State - Game of the Week
                    Last edited by TheAStev; 07-13-2021, 10:52 AM.

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                    • johnstone1987
                      MVP
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 3833

                      #11
                      Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)

                      You're gonna have a rough first year off your QBs alone. All 3 are upper Classmen. 2 Graduating and a third maybe entering the Draft.

                      Good luck!

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                      • Careless Whisper
                        MVP
                        • Dec 2016
                        • 1984

                        #12
                        Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)

                        Love the title and game choice! Should be a fun project building this roster with all those seniors departing, but that could be to your benefit with a possible influx of high-impact transfers after the season. Good luck and I'm following!
                        The Rise of the Carnegie Mellon Tartans | NCAA Football 08
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                        • TheAStev
                          Rookie
                          • Aug 2018
                          • 121

                          #13
                          Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)

                          Originally posted by johnstone1987
                          You're gonna have a rough first year off your QBs alone. All 3 are upper Classmen. 2 Graduating and a third maybe entering the Draft.

                          Good luck!
                          Michna has an overall rating in the 70s, and then it dips into the 40s for the other two QBs on the roster. Definitely will need to target a few QBs along with a lot of other guys in this first recruiting class. Thanks and I appreciate you checking in!

                          Originally posted by Careless Whisper
                          Love the title and game choice! Should be a fun project building this roster with all those seniors departing, but that could be to your benefit with a possible influx of high-impact transfers after the season. Good luck and I'm following!
                          Thank you! NCAA 06 has always been my favorite NCAA game so it was an easy choice. It will be tough for sure with the sheer volume of players leaving after year one, but I'm hoping after a few recruiting classes I can build up a solid roster. Glad to have you aboard

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                          • TheAStev
                            Rookie
                            • Aug 2018
                            • 121

                            #14
                            Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



                            'Necks name team captains
                            Redshirt senior QB Russ Michna and senior DT Mike O'Brien have been named offensive and defensive captains for the 2005 season. Head coach Don Patterson said that they were chosen by their teammates, commending them both as locker room leaders. "Mike (O'Brien) and Russ (Michna) have both put in the work for years and are great guys on and off the field. They are both very deserving of captain status and that's why we left it up to their peers to vote for captains."

                            WIU set to make I-A debut in primetime
                            The only Division I-A teams kicking off this weekend will be Western Illinois and #19 Arizona State, as the two teams will face each other on Saturday night in primetime at 8:00 pm. As the only game this weekend, it is also ESPN's Game of the Week by default. This should be a strong test for WIU, as it will be just its second game in program history against a top 25 ranked Division I-A opponent, with its first being a 7-35 loss against eventual BCS champion LSU in 2003, who was ranked #11 at the time of the matchup. The Leathernecks have a total of six wins against Division I-A programs since 1986, with four wins against Northern Illinois, one win against Ball State, and one win against Eastern Michigan.

                            WIU sends out 12 scholarship offers to in-season recruiting prospects
                            Coach Don Patterson and staff have begun to build their first group of recruits as a Division I-A program, sending scholarship offers to twelve potential recruits in hopes of making them into future Leathernecks. The following prospects have been placed on WIU's board and become in-season recruiting targets:

                            QB Victor Bennett | 3*** | 6'3", 215 lbs. | Lansing, IL | Luther East
                            FS Justin Jackson | 3*** | 6'0", 212 lbs. | Palos Hills, IL | Stagg
                            HB Beau Hawkins | 3*** | 6'0", 190 lbs. | Woodridge, IL | Downers Grove South
                            MLB Sam Oliver | 3*** | 6'6", 229 lbs. | Coralville, IA | Iowa City West
                            OLB Josh Johnson | 3*** | 6'1", 232 lbs. | Chicago, IL | Brother Rice
                            C Ryan Ford | 3*** | 5'11", 294 lbs. | Washington, MO | St. Francis Borgia
                            FS Walter Franklin | 3*** | 6'1", 195 lbs. | Lawrence, IN | Lawrence Central
                            TE Jamaal Simpson | 3*** | 6'5", 265 lbs. | Ft. Leonard Wood, MO | Waynesville
                            CB Aaron Bates | 3*** | 6'2", 180 lbs. | Knoxville, IA | Knoxville HS
                            WR Ryan Williams | 3*** | 6'2", 175 lbs. | Bellefontaine, MO | Riverview Gardens
                            WR John Watkins | 3*** | 6'4", 205 lbs. | Wheaton, IL | Wheaton North
                            DE Omarr Young | 3*** | 6'3", 230 lbs. | Waukesha, WI | Waukesha West

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                            • TheAStev
                              Rookie
                              • Aug 2018
                              • 121

                              #15
                              Re: Neckst Level Leathernecks | A Western Illinois Leathernecks Dynasty (NCAA 06)



                              2005 college football season kicks off Saturday night with Western Illinois at #19 Arizona State
                              Western Illinois travels to Sun Devil Stadium for Division I-A debut

                              <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" style="border:1px solid #CCC; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;" width="575"><tr bgcolor="#444444"><td align="center" colspan="3" style="padding:5px;"><span style="color:#FFF; font-size:10px;"><b>Matchup Preview *|* August 27, 2005</b></span></td></tr><tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td align="center" width="44%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/large/ncaa/WIU.png"></td><td align="center" width="12%"><span style="color:#DDDDDD; font-size:60px;"><b>@</b></span></td><td align="center" width="44%"><img src="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/images/logos/large/ncaa/ASU.png"></td></tr><tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td align="center"><span style="color:#444444; font-size:11px;"><b>Western Illinois Leathernecks</b></span><br><span style="color:#888888; font-size:10px;">(0-0, 0-0 Away)</span></td><td align="center"></td><td align="center"><span style="color:#CC0000; font-size:11px;"><b>#19</b></span> <span style="color:#444444; font-size:11px;"><b>Arizona State Sun Devils</b></span><br><span style="color:#888888; font-size:10px;">(0-0, 0-0 Home)</span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" colspan="3"><table align="center" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tr bgcolor="#888888"><td align="center" colspan="3"><span style="color:#FFFFFF; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase;"><b>Injury Report</b></span></td></tr><tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td align="center" width="44%"><span style="color:#444444; font-size:10px;"><b>NONE</b><br></span></td><td align="center" width="12%"></td><td align="center" width="44%"><span style="color:#444444; font-size:10px;"><b>NONE</b><br></span></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

                              The highly anticipated 2005 college football season is upon us. This Saturday night, we may not be getting a clash of high ranked teams, but we will see a team playing its first snaps as a Division I-A member. Western Illinois is one of three programs (Florida Atlantic, FIU) making the jump from Division I-AA to I-A this season, and what better way to kickoff than in primetime against a ranked opponent?

                              "We are certainly excited for this new endeavor as a program," said head coach Don Patterson after practice earlier in the week. "We know the odds may be against us, but these guys are gonna go out there and play football just like they (Arizona State) are."

                              Western Illinois will play in just their second game against a ranked Division I-A opponent in school history, which was just two season ago against eventual BCS champion LSU. While the season is likely to be full of ups and downs, Patterson has confidence in the Leatherneck squad.

                              "A lot of these guys have been here for three, four years now. They know the game of football and they know how to win. We are looking forward to what this season has to offer, but right now we're just focused on Arizona State."

                              The Leathernecks went 24-13 in their last three seasons of Division I-AA play, including a school record 11-win season in 2002. Many of the senior players were freshmen on that team, and now have a chance to pave the way for the future of Leatherneck football - in the highest level of college competition. The journey begins Saturday night.

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                              TOP 5 PLAYERS
                              Western Illinois
                              DT Mike O'Brien | Sr. | 80
                              LG Jason Baksas | Sr. | 76
                              HB Travis Glasford | Jr. | 76
                              WR Terrence Hall | Sr. | 76
                              LE Mike Tetzel | Sr. | 74

                              #19 Arizona State
                              WR Derek Hagan | Sr. | 94
                              TE Zach Miller | So. | 94
                              C Grayling Love | R-Sr. | 94
                              MLB Dale Robinson | Sr. | 90
                              QB Sam Keller | Jr. | 88

                              Scouting Report: Arizona State
                              Arizona State's passing attack can be lethal, and it all starts with junior QB Sam Keller. Keller now has full control of the QB position after the graduation of Andrew Walter, who was drafted in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. His top targets are Preseason 1st Team All-American WR Derek Hagan, 2004 PAC-10 Freshman of the Year TE Zach Miller, and redshirt junior WR Terry Richardson. This trio gives Keller multiple targets that will look to give the WIU defense trouble early. The young RB group is led by redshirt sophomore RB Rudy Burgess and redshirt junior RB Randy Hill.

                              On defense, the line is led by DE Kyle Caldwell, who tied for a team lead last year with seven sacks. The anchor in the middle is MLB Dale Robinson, who was a co-recipient of the PAC-10 Defensive Player of the Year award last season. #1 corner CB RJ Oliver brings a veteran presence as a sixth-season redshirt senior, looking to come back for one final run after missing all of last season due to injury.

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