The only team that even has a chance of making it to a BCS game might be Notre Dame. Navy has a deal to go to the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego, and Army, well, they are the bravest men we have in this country. Since there is no conference crown at stake, let’s see how their seasons will shake out, and what possibilities there are for a Bowl game.
Who’s New:
Stan Brock-Army Black Knights
Army Black Knights. Stan Brock is the new head man at West Point. The former offensive lineman for the NFL’s Saints and Chargers has a tough task ahead of him. The good news is Brock is not putting in a new offense or defense. But a team that won 3 games last year needed some new lift, and maybe the younger Brock can light a new fire under these players, something Bobby Ross just could not do. Army has not won more than 4 games since 1996-and will continue that streak in 2007.
Navy Midshipmen. I am only typing this name once, Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada returns for Navy head coach Paul Johnson, who has used 4 different QB’s to take him to 4 straight Bowl games. Not bad. On offense, it is all about the option, and the slot option attack the Middies use is damn near perfect. But the problem for Navy is its defense. Only 2 starters return on that side of the ball, so look for some big growing pains there. If all goes well, the Poinsettia Bowl will be happy to have the Middies. All should go well.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Charlie Weiss has had a helluva time adjusting from the NFL to the College ranks. He coaches a team that has lost an NCAA record 9 straight bowl games, and has been exposed by quicker teams like Michigan, USC, Ohio State and LSU which have taken advantage of the Irish lack of speed. This year will be even more difficult-3 of the first 5 games for the Irish are on the road, but 4 of the last 5 are at home. On offense, Evan Sharpley and Jimmy Clausen are battling for the starting QB, now that Brady Quinn is in the NFL. The Irish defense has a lot of rebuilding to do as well, only 5 starters are back. This is the year that we will see if Charlie Weiss can really coach-most pundits have the Irish ranked behind teams like Arizona, Arkansas and BYU. If this team wins more than 7 games, Weiss is coach of the year. But expect a 6-6 team in South Bend this year.
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