As a handicapper and, as a fan, Pat Hill was one of my favorite coaches. His philosophy was he'd play any team in the nation, anywhere. And, he was successful with that game plan.
Then in 2005, in a game vs. #1 USC, Pat Hill and his tough Fresno St. team were a couple of big plays away from pulling off one of the legendary upsets in college football history. It wasn't to be as the Bulldogs lost in the most heartbreaking way possible. I remember that game vividly and I feel Pat Hill remembered that loss clearly as well, because, in my opinion, since that tough loss, Pat Hill's gutsy career at Fresno was never the same.
Again, from a handicapper's standpoint, Hill was one of my most reliable coaches. After that 2005 season, Hill went a collective 22-39 vs. the spread, and, finally, after a nice 15-year career with the 'Dogs, was let go after a 4-9 record in '11. I hate to admit his firing was probably the right move.
This year Tim DeRuyter takes over in his first stint as a full-time head coach(he was an interim coach for A&M in that team's bowl game in '11). The new coach was left well-stocked by the outgoing Pat Hill.
He has a QB in Derek Carr(David's Bro) who had terrific numbers as a starter last year: 26-9 Td/Int ratio, 62.6% completion rate; an outstanding RB in Robbie Rouse(1500 yards rushing in '11!) and a serviceable offensive line( 3.5 starters return).
The defense has 7 starters back, but, even more importantly, among those returnees is a tremendous leader in #1 tackler and all-league performer LB Travis Brown.
That means the new coach has the luxury of an experienced leader on both sides of the ball. Despite DeRuyter's status as a new coach, I believe he's been put in a good spot and could have a very good year.
Friday, August 10, 2012
#Kansas#Jayhawks(FBS) Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
There are some interesting angles to the Kansas program this year. The most interesting will be how well Charlie Weis does as the new coach. He brings NFL defensive coordinator, Dave Campo, to Kansas in that same role, and I'm extremely interested to see how an NFL-trained coach does in a new college role. A third point of interest in following a Jayhawk team that was absolutely horrible last year is the possible insertion of Crist at QB. Crist transferred from Notre Dame, where he started 10 games, and entered the Irish program as the #5 rated QB from his HS class.
All that being written, these new additions to the program will likely be in for a very tough year. The bad '11 offense returns only 6 starters, the horrific defense returns 7 starters(worst "D" in FBS last year?), and it's hard to find one starter on either side of the line who could be a standout contributor. It's incomprehensible that a team that gave up 43 points per game, 5.8 yards per carry and almost a 70% completion rate in '11 can do much to avoid getting its butt kicked in '12.
It'll be a tough year for NFLers Weis and Campo.
All that being written, these new additions to the program will likely be in for a very tough year. The bad '11 offense returns only 6 starters, the horrific defense returns 7 starters(worst "D" in FBS last year?), and it's hard to find one starter on either side of the line who could be a standout contributor. It's incomprehensible that a team that gave up 43 points per game, 5.8 yards per carry and almost a 70% completion rate in '11 can do much to avoid getting its butt kicked in '12.
It'll be a tough year for NFLers Weis and Campo.
#ColoradoSt. #Rams Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
From a handicapper's point of view, Sonny Lubick's Colorado St. program was one of the most reliable in college football. He did a terrific job in Fort Collins. Then, that dependable program seemed to just disappear. They had an uncustomary losing season in 2004 under Lubick, and, haven't had a winning season since. It continues to be one of the more baffling disappearing acts I've seen in all the years I've followed the sport.
Enter new coach, Jim McElwain. He's the former Off. Coordinator of Alabama, holding that position from '08 thru '11. CSU, and yours truly, hope that Tide pedigree will help turn the Ram program around. If McElwain does turn the program around, yo, it will be difficult, at least in this introductory season.
He has an 1100 yard-rusher back , and two all-league performers at center and OLB, respectively. That's about it. I see no way out of football limbo for the McElwain and his CSU team. He has a red-shirt freshman starting at QB, and sub-par, recruited talent at almost all positions.
I don't see how the Rams will score, nor, how they will stop any of their opponents. Unfortunately, that's a bad combination, no matter who is coaching.
Enter new coach, Jim McElwain. He's the former Off. Coordinator of Alabama, holding that position from '08 thru '11. CSU, and yours truly, hope that Tide pedigree will help turn the Ram program around. If McElwain does turn the program around, yo, it will be difficult, at least in this introductory season.
He has an 1100 yard-rusher back , and two all-league performers at center and OLB, respectively. That's about it. I see no way out of football limbo for the McElwain and his CSU team. He has a red-shirt freshman starting at QB, and sub-par, recruited talent at almost all positions.
I don't see how the Rams will score, nor, how they will stop any of their opponents. Unfortunately, that's a bad combination, no matter who is coaching.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
#IowaState#Cyclones Evaluated by the #46-17 #CollegeEdge
In coach Paul Rhoads first year at ISU, he beat Nebraska; in his second year his Cyclones beat Texas Tech, Texas, and lost to Nebraska in OT, 30-31; in 2011, he upset Iowa, UConn, Texas Tech, and in the season's finalist for game of the year, his Ames, Iowa squad posted this still unbelievable score: ISU: 37 Oklahoma St. 31!
Rhoads had a nice 8-yr. run at Pitt as a defensive coordinator. He got the job at ISU in 2009, and, in my opinion is pointing his Big 12 program in the right direction.
Rhoads lost some key starters from '11, including two all-league performers in the offensive line, two very efficient defensive ends, and two, all-league performers in the defensive backfield. Those losses will be costly, but, because I have developed a like for Rhoads and his staff, I do believe he can get something out of the players that are returning from '11.
He has his two-headed combo back at QB, he has three offensive-line starters back, three junior RBs back after all three split starting time as sophs, and quite possibly, one of the strongest linebacking crews in the Big12. Their two all-league stars combined for 230 tackles in '11!
I'm not going to fall crazy in love with coach Paul Rhoads just yet. He has a lot of question marks on his ISU team and this team could go south very quickly, but, I am mostly optimistic about this team, and you and I will find out a lot about the 'Clones after two tough opening games vs. Tulsa and Iowa.
Rhoads had a nice 8-yr. run at Pitt as a defensive coordinator. He got the job at ISU in 2009, and, in my opinion is pointing his Big 12 program in the right direction.
Rhoads lost some key starters from '11, including two all-league performers in the offensive line, two very efficient defensive ends, and two, all-league performers in the defensive backfield. Those losses will be costly, but, because I have developed a like for Rhoads and his staff, I do believe he can get something out of the players that are returning from '11.
He has his two-headed combo back at QB, he has three offensive-line starters back, three junior RBs back after all three split starting time as sophs, and quite possibly, one of the strongest linebacking crews in the Big12. Their two all-league stars combined for 230 tackles in '11!
I'm not going to fall crazy in love with coach Paul Rhoads just yet. He has a lot of question marks on his ISU team and this team could go south very quickly, but, I am mostly optimistic about this team, and you and I will find out a lot about the 'Clones after two tough opening games vs. Tulsa and Iowa.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
#BoiseSt. #Broncos(FBS) Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
Boise St. loses their 4-yr. starter at QB in the terrific Kellen Moore; they lose a 1200+ yard rusher who was also a #1 DC, and the #1 receiver as well. On defense, they have less than 1 starter back in the front seven.
When I look at those losses, I would normally salivate at the opportunity to go-against a team like the Broncos. But, coach Petersen has done such a great job at Boise, I wonder if they are now in the category of those elite programs that simply re-load, no matter how many starters are lost.
The Broncos play MSU and BYU in the first three weeks of the season. I'll use those games to determine if Boise is its normal dominant self. My instincts tell me I will look for good spots to go-against this lightly experienced team.
When I look at those losses, I would normally salivate at the opportunity to go-against a team like the Broncos. But, coach Petersen has done such a great job at Boise, I wonder if they are now in the category of those elite programs that simply re-load, no matter how many starters are lost.
The Broncos play MSU and BYU in the first three weeks of the season. I'll use those games to determine if Boise is its normal dominant self. My instincts tell me I will look for good spots to go-against this lightly experienced team.
#Baylor #Bears(FBS) Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
Check out these stats: 906 yards rushing; 4300 yards passing; 10.7 per pass att.; 37-6 td/int ratio; 72% completion rate. If you want to get a clue how successful Baylor will be this year, explain to me how the Bears will come close to replacing these unbelievable numbers posted by graduated QB, and great team leader, Robert Griffin III? Those numbers will not be replaced.
Add to these lost stats and leadership, the departure of 1500 yard-rusher Terrance Ganaway and #1 draft choice, wr Kendal Wright( 108 reception & 14 Tds!),and, you have a Baylor team which should suffer some major transitional stress.
Theoretically, you would ask Baylor's defense to step up, since that side of the ball has 8 starters back from the '11 team. Problem is, in my handicapping lifetime, I can never remember a Bear defense playing good , and, I don't think they'll start this year. Yo, last year, they gave up 200 yards rushing per game, and allowed opposing QBs to complete passes at a 63.6% percent rate. I'd be surprised by decided improvement this year.
One more thing: Griffin was injured in game 3 of 2009. They were 2-1 at the time of his injury. They went 2-7 the rest of the way. Nuff said.
Add to these lost stats and leadership, the departure of 1500 yard-rusher Terrance Ganaway and #1 draft choice, wr Kendal Wright( 108 reception & 14 Tds!),and, you have a Baylor team which should suffer some major transitional stress.
Theoretically, you would ask Baylor's defense to step up, since that side of the ball has 8 starters back from the '11 team. Problem is, in my handicapping lifetime, I can never remember a Bear defense playing good , and, I don't think they'll start this year. Yo, last year, they gave up 200 yards rushing per game, and allowed opposing QBs to complete passes at a 63.6% percent rate. I'd be surprised by decided improvement this year.
One more thing: Griffin was injured in game 3 of 2009. They were 2-1 at the time of his injury. They went 2-7 the rest of the way. Nuff said.
What Does #46-17 Mean to the #CollegeEdge?
Last year my clients(heretofore known as my "cleeps") signed up for my college football, regular season package. It included all games not played on Saturdays during the FBS season( all of my Saturday plays were complimentary).
My record for my cleeps during that '11 season was a stellar 46-17! Since I don't expect anyone to tout my record for me, I try to refer to that record as much as possible, including the headlines of the team summaries I'm now working on. By the way, my record on complimentary Saturdays was outstanding as well.
So, now you know what 46-17 means to the College Edge.
Next team in line for a College Edge evaluation: the Baylor Bears.
My record for my cleeps during that '11 season was a stellar 46-17! Since I don't expect anyone to tout my record for me, I try to refer to that record as much as possible, including the headlines of the team summaries I'm now working on. By the way, my record on complimentary Saturdays was outstanding as well.
So, now you know what 46-17 means to the College Edge.
Next team in line for a College Edge evaluation: the Baylor Bears.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
#AirForce #Falcons Evaluated by the #46-17 #CollegeEdge
The Air Force Academy lost a 4-yr. starter at QB(Tim Jefferson), an 1100 yard-rusher, and 3 starting offensive linemen. You know what: they will still have one of the nation's premier rush attacks, and high scoring offenses. The option offense they run will still be a well-oiled machine. It's run with great military discipline, and, is an offense rarely seen by Falcon opponents.
On the other hand, Air Force's defense will give up a lot of yards this year. Unlike the offense, where experience isn't always a necessary ingredient, returning starters are important for a service academy. They simply lack size and talent, and many times veteran leaders can make up for the talent gap. Well, this year's Falcon defense not only lacks size and skill, they also lack experience. Only 3 starters return from last year's defense,and that "D" gave up 220 yards-rushing, and a 62% completion rate last year.
The AirForce has a very good coach in Troy Calhoun. The sparseness of returning starters would almost certainly doom any other college program, but, what I've learned in the past from service academies is few returning starters does not always translate to a bad year in the win/loss column.
I will call for a team that will be involved in many high-scoring games and I'll be patient with the Falcons and see how they perform in early games vs. UNLV and Colorado St. I am prepared to be surprised by unexpected successes.
On the other hand, Air Force's defense will give up a lot of yards this year. Unlike the offense, where experience isn't always a necessary ingredient, returning starters are important for a service academy. They simply lack size and talent, and many times veteran leaders can make up for the talent gap. Well, this year's Falcon defense not only lacks size and skill, they also lack experience. Only 3 starters return from last year's defense,and that "D" gave up 220 yards-rushing, and a 62% completion rate last year.
The AirForce has a very good coach in Troy Calhoun. The sparseness of returning starters would almost certainly doom any other college program, but, what I've learned in the past from service academies is few returning starters does not always translate to a bad year in the win/loss column.
I will call for a team that will be involved in many high-scoring games and I'll be patient with the Falcons and see how they perform in early games vs. UNLV and Colorado St. I am prepared to be surprised by unexpected successes.
Monday, August 6, 2012
#TexasA&M #Aggies Evaluated by the 46-17 #CollegeEdge
I think Mike Sherman did a decent job at Texas A&M and thought he was unfairly fired from his job. Consequently, I want the Aggies to get their butts kicked when they play in the SEC. Of course, the bigger reason I look forward to their undoing is A&M left a very strong, traditional Big-12 to seek greener pastures(?) in the SEC. I will probably hate the Aggie program for years to come for deserting the league that was practically the SEC's equal last year.
I won't let that hatred cloud my judgement of A&M. I hope.
Inexperience at the QB position should lead to a difficult transitional year for A&M. They lose a #1 draft choice at that position( surprisingly, I don't think that's going to be a Giant loss. QB Tanneyhill did throw 15 interceptions), and plan to start a freshman. I just don't think the Aggies will get away with a fr.QB in the SEC. So, despite 4 offensive linemen back, and serviceable returnees at the talent positions, I don't foresee smooth offense for A&M.
Defensively, they lose 5 all-league performers from their '11 squad, including two-300 pound interior linemen who were the strength of last year's team. Some decent defenders return(LB Porter was a 1st team Big12 who had 9 sacks last year), but, losing 5 all-leaguers is a bad omen for a team entering the nation's best conference.
I think the coaching at A&M will be top notch, as Kevin Sumlin leaves one Texas school(Houston), for another. I just think a new coach normally has transitional problems in his first year at a new program. My hope is Sumlin has trouble this year, and for years to come. I want them to regret the day they decided to leave the Big12 for the SEC.
If A&M has trouble in their first game vs. an underrated LaTech team, oh boy will this be a bad year for them. I can only hope!
I won't let that hatred cloud my judgement of A&M. I hope.
Inexperience at the QB position should lead to a difficult transitional year for A&M. They lose a #1 draft choice at that position( surprisingly, I don't think that's going to be a Giant loss. QB Tanneyhill did throw 15 interceptions), and plan to start a freshman. I just don't think the Aggies will get away with a fr.QB in the SEC. So, despite 4 offensive linemen back, and serviceable returnees at the talent positions, I don't foresee smooth offense for A&M.
Defensively, they lose 5 all-league performers from their '11 squad, including two-300 pound interior linemen who were the strength of last year's team. Some decent defenders return(LB Porter was a 1st team Big12 who had 9 sacks last year), but, losing 5 all-leaguers is a bad omen for a team entering the nation's best conference.
I think the coaching at A&M will be top notch, as Kevin Sumlin leaves one Texas school(Houston), for another. I just think a new coach normally has transitional problems in his first year at a new program. My hope is Sumlin has trouble this year, and for years to come. I want them to regret the day they decided to leave the Big12 for the SEC.
If A&M has trouble in their first game vs. an underrated LaTech team, oh boy will this be a bad year for them. I can only hope!
Friday, August 3, 2012
#UTEP #MINERS Evaluated by the 46-17 #CollegeEdge
UTEP plays Oklahoma and Wisconsin by Sept. 22nd of this upcoming season. If the Miners can survive the thrashing they will probably take in those two games, both mentally and, more importantly, physically, I believe the Miners should be pretty good when they play their CUSA schedule.
Veteran coach Mike Price, in his 9th year with the school, has a returning QB in Lamaison, a nice receiving corps, and a veteran offensive line( 4 of 5 starters return). The RB position is relatively sparse, but, Price has done a very good job of coming up with very productive RBs at ElPaso, and I believe he'll do the same this year.
Okay, his defense can be scary- they gave up 30 points per game in '11- but, they do have 7 starters back, including experience in every defensive category, and that might be enough to make them more than just competitive in Conference USA.
The wild card for this team might be their strong special teams play. I'll give extra points to a head coach who has consistently good special teams. You would never expect a forgotten Texas team like UTEP to have cosistently good ST play, but, that's exactly what Price produces almost every year.It's a sign of a well-coached team.
I won't call UTEP a go-with team, but, they are well worth watching in '12.
Veteran coach Mike Price, in his 9th year with the school, has a returning QB in Lamaison, a nice receiving corps, and a veteran offensive line( 4 of 5 starters return). The RB position is relatively sparse, but, Price has done a very good job of coming up with very productive RBs at ElPaso, and I believe he'll do the same this year.
Okay, his defense can be scary- they gave up 30 points per game in '11- but, they do have 7 starters back, including experience in every defensive category, and that might be enough to make them more than just competitive in Conference USA.
The wild card for this team might be their strong special teams play. I'll give extra points to a head coach who has consistently good special teams. You would never expect a forgotten Texas team like UTEP to have cosistently good ST play, but, that's exactly what Price produces almost every year.It's a sign of a well-coached team.
I won't call UTEP a go-with team, but, they are well worth watching in '12.
#MississippiState #Bulldogs(FBS) Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
I like the head coach of the Miss.St. Bulldogs, Dan Mullen. He's brought a consistently decent product to the field in his three years at the helm, and has won both of his bowl games in dominating fashion. That's no small feat at a previously moribund program.
He has no real stars at any position on offense, but, his formula on that side of the ball has been fairly successful: run the ball consistently and throw the ball infrequently, but, safely.
Despite the loss of #1 draft choice Fletcher Cox, Mullen has a decent corps of returning starters back on defense, including two, all-league performers. The most important quality of that defense is the fact the Bulldogs are starting to get highly rated recruits at all of the defensive positions.
Handicapping Angles: I will always consider an SEC team when it steps down in class. Particularly so, in the case of the Bulldogs, who have to fight and claw in every SEC game, and, unlike their league's elite, can't afford to let down when they play lesser competition...Also, Mullen's record vs. the spread in conference games is a decent 13-11. Not bad when you consider the competition.
Miss. St. plays Jackson St., Troy, So.Alabama, and Kentucky in four of their first five games. We may not have a feel for how good the Dogs are until they've played Tennessee in week 6.
He has no real stars at any position on offense, but, his formula on that side of the ball has been fairly successful: run the ball consistently and throw the ball infrequently, but, safely.
Despite the loss of #1 draft choice Fletcher Cox, Mullen has a decent corps of returning starters back on defense, including two, all-league performers. The most important quality of that defense is the fact the Bulldogs are starting to get highly rated recruits at all of the defensive positions.
Handicapping Angles: I will always consider an SEC team when it steps down in class. Particularly so, in the case of the Bulldogs, who have to fight and claw in every SEC game, and, unlike their league's elite, can't afford to let down when they play lesser competition...Also, Mullen's record vs. the spread in conference games is a decent 13-11. Not bad when you consider the competition.
Miss. St. plays Jackson St., Troy, So.Alabama, and Kentucky in four of their first five games. We may not have a feel for how good the Dogs are until they've played Tennessee in week 6.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
#Tulsa #GoldenHurricane(FBS) Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
Coach Blankenship had the luxury of a 3-yr. starter at QB in Kinne last year. That helped the coach navigate through his first real test as a head coach. This year Tulsa has a new starter at QB, albeit a pretty highly rated one in Cody Green, a transfer from Nebraska. I'm always hesitant to support a team that loses a good QB who has been the starter 3 or 4 years.
It will help Blankenship that he has good running backs returning(1650 total yards rushing), two, 2nd CUSAers at the wide receiver positions and 8 returning starters on defense, including three, all-league performers.
The Golden Hurricane have a new starter at QB, and a still young coach at the helm. For that reason, Tulsa's season, despite a strong corps of returning starters, will hinge on the play of QB Cody Green, or, whoever is chosen to play that position, and how well the young coach adapts to life without a 3-yr. starter at QB.It'll be fun to see how well the QB position performs in the opening contest vs. ISU.
It will help Blankenship that he has good running backs returning(1650 total yards rushing), two, 2nd CUSAers at the wide receiver positions and 8 returning starters on defense, including three, all-league performers.
The Golden Hurricane have a new starter at QB, and a still young coach at the helm. For that reason, Tulsa's season, despite a strong corps of returning starters, will hinge on the play of QB Cody Green, or, whoever is chosen to play that position, and how well the young coach adapts to life without a 3-yr. starter at QB.It'll be fun to see how well the QB position performs in the opening contest vs. ISU.
#Mississippi #Rebels( FBS) Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
You know, Houston Nutt was a pretty good coach at Arkansas. In fact, Nutt wasn't too bad in his first two years at Ole Miss. But, his last two years with Mississippi were atrocious. I really can't explain why. Did he lose interest somewhere along the way? Have the Rebels fallen so far since Eli Manning left, that even a pretty decent coach like Nutt can't get the job done? Whatever the reasons, Nutt is now gone, and I don't see much hope for this 2012 version of the Mississippi Rebels.
They have an inexperienced, new head coach; complete questionmarks at QB, O-Line and Running Back positions, and, absolutely no standouts at any of the defensive positions. This is bad news for a team that only scored 16 points per game on offense last year, and gave up 5.4 yards on the ground, 61% completions thru the air on defense. Wow!
Handicapping Angle: I hate to admit this, but, sometimes I get as pumped up about a team that I believe will be horrible as I do about a team I believe will be very good. Why? Predictabilty. The more predictable a team is, either good or bad, the more success you will have handicapping that team.
My bottom line on Mississippi is they will be horrible this year.
They have an inexperienced, new head coach; complete questionmarks at QB, O-Line and Running Back positions, and, absolutely no standouts at any of the defensive positions. This is bad news for a team that only scored 16 points per game on offense last year, and gave up 5.4 yards on the ground, 61% completions thru the air on defense. Wow!
Handicapping Angle: I hate to admit this, but, sometimes I get as pumped up about a team that I believe will be horrible as I do about a team I believe will be very good. Why? Predictabilty. The more predictable a team is, either good or bad, the more success you will have handicapping that team.
My bottom line on Mississippi is they will be horrible this year.
#SMU #Mustangs(FBS) Evaluated by the #CollegeEdge
SMU had 18 starters back in '11. I had high hopes for the Mustangs. It was one of the teams I recommended my people take to win the CUSA. It was one of the teams I recommended my people take the over on in terms games won in '11. They disappointed me on both counts. The Mustangs played far below their potential last year.
This year they have only 11 starters back, including only 1 offensive-line starter in '11. They do have 2x, 1st CUSA RB Line back(1224 yards rushing last year), a nice linebacking corps, and one of my favorite coaches in college football, June Jones.
Last year, Jones made one of the most unusual decisions of the year when he benched a very effective returning starter at QB, Kyle Padron, after the very first game vs. Texas A&M. To this day, I don't understand why he benched an Honorable Mention QB who started every game in '10, and who had a 60% completion rate and a 31-14 interception/TD ratio. It was more baffling because of the respect I have for Jones in his development of QBs.
I mention all this because it will be interesting to see how successful Jones will be with SMU's most probable starting QB this year. His name is Garrett Gilbert. Sound familiar? He was the #2 rated High School QB in his HS class, and started two years, disappointingly, for the Texas Longhorns. One of the best story lines of the year could be the job Jones does with the, up-to-now, disappointing career of this highly recruited athlete.
Because I like Jones so much, I will follow closely how well the Mustangs do early against Baylor, and Texas A&M to see if Jones can get back some of the magic I believe he's capable of creating.
Question for my readers: Am I overrating June Jones' coaching ability? Are there inherent advantages to coaching in Hawaii, the program Jones successfully led prior to SMU? What do you think?
This year they have only 11 starters back, including only 1 offensive-line starter in '11. They do have 2x, 1st CUSA RB Line back(1224 yards rushing last year), a nice linebacking corps, and one of my favorite coaches in college football, June Jones.
Last year, Jones made one of the most unusual decisions of the year when he benched a very effective returning starter at QB, Kyle Padron, after the very first game vs. Texas A&M. To this day, I don't understand why he benched an Honorable Mention QB who started every game in '10, and who had a 60% completion rate and a 31-14 interception/TD ratio. It was more baffling because of the respect I have for Jones in his development of QBs.
I mention all this because it will be interesting to see how successful Jones will be with SMU's most probable starting QB this year. His name is Garrett Gilbert. Sound familiar? He was the #2 rated High School QB in his HS class, and started two years, disappointingly, for the Texas Longhorns. One of the best story lines of the year could be the job Jones does with the, up-to-now, disappointing career of this highly recruited athlete.
Because I like Jones so much, I will follow closely how well the Mustangs do early against Baylor, and Texas A&M to see if Jones can get back some of the magic I believe he's capable of creating.
Question for my readers: Am I overrating June Jones' coaching ability? Are there inherent advantages to coaching in Hawaii, the program Jones successfully led prior to SMU? What do you think?
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