Virginia Tech (10-2, 7-1) Virginia Tech is always a safe bet to win the Coastal. The Hokies just reload each season and this year they bring back a powerful offense. Their defense is looking a little sparse but we’ll see if that prevents them from reaching the ACC Title game.Miami (9-3, 6-2) Right out of the gate Miami will face …
My 2010 Conference Outlook: Big Ten
Iowa (11-1, 8-0) Iowa’s performance against Georgia Tech in the Orange bowl last season was a thing of beauty. The Hawkeyes held the Jacket’s powerful offense to just 155 yards of total offense. GT had been averaging 442.69 yards prior to that January matchup. Iowa doesn’t lose many pieces this year and has a favorable schedule as …
My 2010 Conference Outlook: Big Ten (& Notre Dame)
Northwestern (8-4, 4-4) Northwestern has been one of the most consistent teams in the Big Ten over the past few seasons but they’ve remained in the middle of the pack. Will this be the season the Wildcats make a climb up to the top?Michigan (6-6, 3-5) Rich Rod very likely will be on his way out of Ann …
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My 2010 Conference Outlook: Big 12 North
Nebraska (10-2, 7-1) This is the farewell tour for Nebraska before the school runs off to the Big Ten. On paper the Cornhuskers could do some big things this year. They’re the front-runners in the North but Nebraska’s got its sights set on winning the Conference Championship one last time. And despite the loss of man-child …
My 2010 Conference Outlook: Big 12 South
Oklahoma (12-0, 8-0) Going undefeated in College football is an extremely daunting task but I think Oklahoma could go the distance this season. Only 5 starters return on defense but the offense is virtually still intact. And let’s not forget, Bob Stoops is one of the best college football coaches in the game: 117-29. The man …
