I don't want to jinx one of my favorite coaches in college football, George O'Leary of UCF, but, I do believe his Golden Knights have a chance to be a pretty special team, at least by CUSA standards.
What gives his team a chance to be special is the fantastic defense the Knights play. They have played a schedule that includes N.C.St, and KSU, and to date, no team has thrown for over 50% yet(keep in mind N.C.St.'s QB Wilson has had a great year, except, vs. UCF). Their rush defense has been almost as good. No team, including KSU, has gained more than 3.4 yards per carry.
Their offense isn't spectacular, but, they have a nice area of strength that complements their defense: their running game.
Two factors scare me in this game: UCF is on the road as a favorite in a conference game on ESPN(CUSA teams are a scary 21-32 as road favorites in conference over the last 5 years, though UCF is 3-3 in that role); Marshall hasn't played very well this year, but, did play well vs. West Virginia in a similar spot this year.
The negative factors keep this from being a 3*** play, but, I believe UCF has a chance to be a special squad, and, I believe that special season continues tonight.
UCF IN A TWO STAR PLAY
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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