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Hey guys,

Just thought you might want to check out our 2005 Big East preview/prediction special. It's linked below. Thanks!

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07-31-2005 10:26 PM
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Thanks for the invite. BTW; how do you figure that only 3 BE teams will finish with a winning record this season. I think your prediction is way off, especially with the BE having 5 bowls to fill, and 6 of 8 teams went bowling the previous season. If your predictions are correct, then that may represent big trouble for the BE.
Fortunately for us, I think your predictions are way off.
07-31-2005 10:48 PM
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I would not be surprised to see more than 3 BE teams have winning records, but it won't be just because the league has bowl slots to fill. Conferences routinely fail to fill their slots. I projected three teams to finish 5-6, so don't be surprised to see one (or more?) of those grab a sixth win.

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07-31-2005 10:53 PM
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I think USF will surprise everyone this year. They have some really good qb's there and a lot of speed. I have heard more grumblings about Rutgers breaking out this year, more than ever before. Syracuse, I am not sure about,, too many questions as far as qb and new coach with new offense.

I noticed that you had Pitt going 8-3. Who do you project them to lose to, besides Louisville?
08-01-2005 07:17 AM
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In addition to the UL loss, I expect Pitt to drop two of these three: Notre Dame, at Nebraska, or at West Virginia. Thanks!

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That's among the most respectful predictions for USF I've seen to date.

I honestly think we'll be in the 5-6 to 6-5 range, unless auburn transfer courtney denson just TAKES OVER for our offense (i guess carlton hill and julmiste have a chance, but hill is a frosh and julmiste has looked bad 2 years in a row). Andre Hall is either the best or 2nd best running back coming into the season (check out the ypc, even in our bigger games!), but last year he got no help from the passing game...

Games like FAMU and UCF are extremely winnable, whereas a road trip to Miami is just about the opposite. When I look at my team I see it this way:

Probable wins: UCF, FAMU, Cincy (breaking in a new QB, and our D is much better)
Toss ups: SU, UCONN, WVU (lost lots of starters, and we get them at home), RU
Probably L's: @Miami (shudder), UL, @PSU (road opener with either a historically bad or new QB vs a top notch defense...ick), Pitt (less of a blowout though, secondary is much improved)

That sits USF anywhere from 3-8 to 7-4. If we do any worse than 4-7 or any better than 7-4, i'll be very surprised though, as our schedule is on par with the "big 3" this year.

Biggest need for improvement: USF had just 4 interceptions last year, and were -10 in turnover margin.

In the 2002 season, where USF went 9-2, we were PLUS 21 (led the nation). If USF expects to beat some BE teams, they'll have to gain some of that back, as it is probably the single greatest statistic to jump out at me. Our D needs more turnovers, without a doubt.
08-01-2005 03:23 PM
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The backyard brawl will be great this year as well. I expect Pitt to take care of ND, at NU is gonna be tough!
08-01-2005 03:25 PM
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