Here is CFB Kings best projection as to what teams will land where in the BCS Bowl Games:
BCS Championship Game: Auburn vs. Boise State
Orange Bowl: Florida State vs. West Virginia
Fiesta Bowl: Utah vs. Oklahoma
Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Michigan State
Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Ohio State
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Q & A
Our next question comes from Big Hastie in Florida.
Q: I don't understand how you have Tyrod Taylor and Noel Devine higher than Ryan Williams in the Heisman rankings. Just would like to know your reasoning behind that.
A: Excellent Question. The reasoning that we have behind leaving Ryan Williams out of our Top 20 is the same reason that we don’t have Mark Ingram repeating as the Heisman Trophy winner: Lack of carries. There is no doubt that Sophomore Ryan Williams is one of the most talented running backs in America. He proved it last year with his 1,655 yards and 21 TDs. If he were to repeat that performance then he’d certainly be in contention. But fellow sophomore Darren Evans is returning to the backfield for the Hokies after running for a then freshman record 1,265 yards in 2008. After missing all of 2009 with an ACL injury, reports are that Evans is back at full strength and will share carries with Williams. Also, a 3rd back, David Wilson, who rushed for 334 yards as a backup in 2009 will garner carries throughout the season. All in all, I think that Virginia Tech will have one of the Top 3 backfields in the country and Ryan Williams will certainly be a star, but because of the wide ranging talent, I don’t think he will get enough carries to put up the numbers to win the award.
The reason we have RBs like Demarco Murray and Noel Devine higher than Williams is because they will be the lone feature backs on Conference Championship contending teams. They should both average 25+ carries per game giving them a better chance to put up huge numbers.
As always, send your questions to TheCFBGuru@gmail.com and we will be sure to answer.
Q: I don't understand how you have Tyrod Taylor and Noel Devine higher than Ryan Williams in the Heisman rankings. Just would like to know your reasoning behind that.
A: Excellent Question. The reasoning that we have behind leaving Ryan Williams out of our Top 20 is the same reason that we don’t have Mark Ingram repeating as the Heisman Trophy winner: Lack of carries. There is no doubt that Sophomore Ryan Williams is one of the most talented running backs in America. He proved it last year with his 1,655 yards and 21 TDs. If he were to repeat that performance then he’d certainly be in contention. But fellow sophomore Darren Evans is returning to the backfield for the Hokies after running for a then freshman record 1,265 yards in 2008. After missing all of 2009 with an ACL injury, reports are that Evans is back at full strength and will share carries with Williams. Also, a 3rd back, David Wilson, who rushed for 334 yards as a backup in 2009 will garner carries throughout the season. All in all, I think that Virginia Tech will have one of the Top 3 backfields in the country and Ryan Williams will certainly be a star, but because of the wide ranging talent, I don’t think he will get enough carries to put up the numbers to win the award.
The reason we have RBs like Demarco Murray and Noel Devine higher than Williams is because they will be the lone feature backs on Conference Championship contending teams. They should both average 25+ carries per game giving them a better chance to put up huge numbers.
As always, send your questions to TheCFBGuru@gmail.com and we will be sure to answer.
Friday, May 21, 2010
#24 West Virginia Mountaineers
The seamless transition from the Rich Rod Era to the Bill Stewart Era is now complete as Stewart enters his 3rd year as Coach. Stewart has been successful so far, but something seems to be missing. After making it to 2 BCS Bowl games in his final 3 years on the job, Rich Rod, of course, bolted for The Big House. And although Stewart has led the Mountaineers to back to back Bowls (Mieneke Car Care and Gator Bowl), the yearning to be back in the BCS hunt is growing amongst the Mountaineer faithful.
This team has all the makings of a Big East Champion. 8 returning starters on defense gives them the most experienced returning D in the league. And the announcement that Noel Devine and Jock Sanders would stay for their Senior seasons was a late Christmas gift to the West Virginia fan base. I like everything about this team and I wouldn't be surprised to see them making noise in the BCS picture late in November...
So why don't I have them ranked higher, you ask? Simple. Inexperience at the most important position on the field. Sophomore QB Eugene "Geno" Smith has all the tools that the greatest WVU QB in history (Pat White) had. But tools alone wont be able to carry WVU through the upstart Big East schedule. He only has one career start.
One of the best things the Mountaineers have going for them is that 4 out of 5 of their offensive lineman are returning as is starting TE Tyler Urban. The running game should be stout, and I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Noel Devine amongst the Top 10 candidates for the Heisman come mid-October.
The early 2010 schedule sets up well for WVU, as they play Coastal Carolina, Marshall, and Maryland in the first 3 weeks. They should have plenty of momentum and rhythm going by the time they hit the end of September... Buttttt,
The "Circle the Calendar" game will come on September 25th, as the Mountaineers travel to Death Valley in Baton Rouge to take on The "Purple Machine" (aka LSU). A win there and the sky is the limit.
With new starting QBs at USF, Syracuse, Pitt, and Cincy, a Big East title is not out of reach... But Geno Smith will have to mature fast (and put that Gator Bowl beatdown from the Noles behind him) if the Mountaineers want a shot at a January 1st Bowl game.
Key Returners:
RB Noel Devine
WR Jock Sanders
Key Games:
9/25 - @ LSU
10/14 - USF
10/29 - @ Uconn
11/13 - Cincinnati
11/26 - @ Pitt
12/04 - Rutgers
This team has all the makings of a Big East Champion. 8 returning starters on defense gives them the most experienced returning D in the league. And the announcement that Noel Devine and Jock Sanders would stay for their Senior seasons was a late Christmas gift to the West Virginia fan base. I like everything about this team and I wouldn't be surprised to see them making noise in the BCS picture late in November...
So why don't I have them ranked higher, you ask? Simple. Inexperience at the most important position on the field. Sophomore QB Eugene "Geno" Smith has all the tools that the greatest WVU QB in history (Pat White) had. But tools alone wont be able to carry WVU through the upstart Big East schedule. He only has one career start.
One of the best things the Mountaineers have going for them is that 4 out of 5 of their offensive lineman are returning as is starting TE Tyler Urban. The running game should be stout, and I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Noel Devine amongst the Top 10 candidates for the Heisman come mid-October.
The early 2010 schedule sets up well for WVU, as they play Coastal Carolina, Marshall, and Maryland in the first 3 weeks. They should have plenty of momentum and rhythm going by the time they hit the end of September... Buttttt,
The "Circle the Calendar" game will come on September 25th, as the Mountaineers travel to Death Valley in Baton Rouge to take on The "Purple Machine" (aka LSU). A win there and the sky is the limit.
With new starting QBs at USF, Syracuse, Pitt, and Cincy, a Big East title is not out of reach... But Geno Smith will have to mature fast (and put that Gator Bowl beatdown from the Noles behind him) if the Mountaineers want a shot at a January 1st Bowl game.
Key Returners:
RB Noel Devine
WR Jock Sanders
Key Games:
9/25 - @ LSU
10/14 - USF
10/29 - @ Uconn
11/13 - Cincinnati
11/26 - @ Pitt
12/04 - Rutgers
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