SI's 2011 Crystal Ball

[HappyHourHero]

Stewart Mandel is the only analysis that doesn't think WVU wins the Big East.

Mandel and Cory McCartney have us as their Surprise Teams:

Mandel

Skip Holtz is the real deal. The Bulls won five of their last seven in his first season as coach and should be very strong on defense this year. They will contend with West Virginia for the Big East title.

McCartney

The Bulls already have a stout defense. If quarterback B.J. Daniels finds some consistency and former five-star running back Darrell Scott starts living up to the hype, USF can take advantage of a schedule lacking any teams that finished 2010 ranked.

And  Mallory Rubin put us in his Bold Predictions

Rubin

One year after zero Big East teams finished the season ranked in the AP Top 25, three of the conference's finest -- West Virginia, South Florida and Pitt -- will grace the rankings when the 2011 campaign concludes.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/ncaa/09/01/preseason-crystal-ball/index.html#ixzz1WiPAfh2g

[Brad]

I think based on everything we've read it's gonna come down to having a ground game and a consistent QB.  Our defense historically has been counted on and by some accounts should be better.  Tote the rock and smart QBing is key.

[Mama_Bull]

I think based on everything we've read it's gonna come down to having a ground game and a consistent QB.  Our defense historically has been counted on and by some accounts should be better.  Tote the rock and smart QBing is key.

IMO, the most important thing this year is our O-Line. If they can do a decent job, then the other things will fall into place.

[HappyHourHero]

I think based on everything we've read it's gonna come down to having a ground game and a consistent QB.  Our defense historically has been counted on and by some accounts should be better.  Tote the rock and smart QBing is key.

IMO, the most important thing this year is our O-Line. If they can do a decent job, then the other things will fall into place.

I agree Mama

[smazza]

that is why they play the games

[Mama_Bull]

I think based on everything we've read it's gonna come down to having a ground game and a consistent QB.  Our defense historically has been counted on and by some accounts should be better.  Tote the rock and smart QBing is key.

IMO, the most important thing this year is our O-Line. If they can do a decent job, then the other things will fall into place.

I agree Mama

This is the current FB profile pic of the guy who needs to step up and have a good game.

I aint mentioning names. LOL

[Bull-by-Marriage]

I think based on everything we've read it's gonna come down to having a ground game and a consistent QB.  Our defense historically has been counted on and by some accounts should be better.  Tote the rock and smart QBing is key.

IMO, the most important thing this year is our O-Line. If they can do a decent job, then the other things will fall into place.

I agree Mama

This is the current FB profile pic of the guy who needs to step up and have a good game.

I aint mentioning names. LOL

Robert Plant has to step up?? Sorry, I couldn't resist.  ;D ;D

NOT MAKING ANY COMMENT ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE CONTENT OF THIS THREAD.

[Mama_Bull]

I think based on everything we've read it's gonna come down to having a ground game and a consistent QB.  Our defense historically has been counted on and by some accounts should be better.  Tote the rock and smart QBing is key.

IMO, the most important thing this year is our O-Line. If they can do a decent job, then the other things will fall into place.

I agree Mama

This is the current FB profile pic of the guy who needs to step up and have a good game.

I aint mentioning names. LOL

Robert Plant has to step up?? Sorry, I couldn't resist.  ;D ;D

NOT MAKING ANY COMMENT ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE CONTENT OF THIS THREAD.

Think again. 

[Brad]

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/ncaa/09/01/preseason-crystal-ball/index.html#ixzz1WiPAfh2g

Nice pic there: