Today, let's talk Charlotte. Lambert is on the hottest seat in C-USA. Many were surprised he wasn't shown the door after last season, when Rice and UTEP cleaned house. There are some positives heading into this make or break season for Lambert. First, self preservation is a powerful motivator. So, that should help Lambert and his staff. Also, the 9er's bring back most of last season's team. Of course that team only won 1 game last year....

Which games do you feel they will win, and which should they lose? What is the logic for your predictions?

Here is the schedule with my predictions. C-USA fans, I look forward to reading your thoughts.

W- Fordham (FCS team, a loss here and Lambert might not be around for week 2)
L- Appy State (Like Arkansas State and Troy, Appy is much better then the rest of the Sun Belt)
W- ODU (@ home, and Charlotte needs it more)
L- @ UMass (UMass should put up too many points)
L- @UAB (UAB might go undefeated at home)
L- WKU (WKU is still too much for Charlotte)
L- @MT (It won't even be close)
L- Southern Miss (USM is too good)
L- @Tennessee (An ugly loss for C-USA)
L- @Marshall (Marshall will be contending for the division title, it will get ugly)
L- FIU (FIU is improving, the game won't be as close as last year)
L- @FAU (FAU might have to call off their backups)

I just can't see Lambert surviving at Charlotte. They need an FBS caliber coach.

Bonus Question: After this season, who should Charlotte target to be their next coach?