FowlerAveInsight

Definitely a fair write up. Yes, the writer points out our offense was atrocious last season but he also points out that we have two really good offensive minds running that side of the ball in CJS and boy genius Charlies Wise Jr. They have the talent on the roster, just need to execute a hell of a lot better then they did last year. I think good coaching can change that. The writer also points out our defense at times last year was good. The main issue was we sucked at getting stops on 3rd down. Again, good coaching should help change that stat and I feel we have a good one in Glen Spencer. For the offensive player rankings I agree that Johnny Ford is our best player. Can break off big plays in the passing and running game. Just need him on the field. CJS and Weis will find away to get him the ball in space. Hopefully the reason for the suspensions last year are behind him. Donovan Jennings needs to be on the Top 5 offensive player list. Our line was trash last year but Jennings at times can be dominate in the run/pass game. He has Fortin and McCloud both in the top 5. That's just silly. Fortin hasn't played a down yet for USF and McCloud didn't show enough to warrant that ranking. Hopefully one of them or Noah Johnson step up and take control of the offense. For the defensive player rankings I'm sure many posters default to KJ as the top player but I agree with the article that Boyles flashed the most and was our best defender. 12.5 tackles for loss in 11 games from a linebacker position is pretty disruptive. I think him and Grier can become all conference type linebackers over the next 2 years.

Never a doubt he would return but relieved to say the least. Collins has had so many WOW moments and so many WTF moments. If he can limit the turnovers and hit 75% of his free throws he will be an all league player. All big ifs but he can win so many games for the team with his play. He has the ability to take over games late. At Memphis and against Utah State are games that come to mind of him taking over last year.

I didn't see the link posted. Here it is below. Jon Rothstein is all things college basketball so he has good insight on our conference. He's very high on SMU too. Looks like they return everyone. I know Cincinnati lost 2 really good players but I would never rank them behind us. They are always strong and tend to reload with new guys every year. Would love to win one against them this year. They have owned us in basketball. Also, no way Castaneda doesn't start at PG to start the year. He basically started every game the last half of last season and BG loves his defense. https://collegehoopstoday.com/index.php/rothstein-files/american-conference-offseason-breakdown/