I have them rated as my last BCS conference this season simply because I am not seeing anything strong from this conference at all. No teams scare me, Rutgers is good, but not great. Pitt has there moments but they fall flat and hard.
1. Pitt Panthers-Dave Wannstedt has done an alright job at Pitt, and it seems that the recruits are coming in. But on to the now, Pitt has some issues-mainly the developement of QB Bill Stull. But the Panthers could take the title simply by playing well on defense.
2. Rutgers Scarlet Knights-Greg Schiano has doen a helluva coaching job here, turning down big offers from other schools. Now, he has program in contention for BCS berths year in and year out. This season the Scarlet Knights get a faovrable schedule, and could win the BE, but I like Pitt's defense to get them over the hump.
3. USF Bulls-Jim Leavett has done wonders as the only coach in the school's history. The Bulls though have a tough climb this year, taking Pitt and Rutgers on the road.
4. West Virginia Mountaineers-Bill Stewart faces life without Pat White, but he does have Noel Devine coming back to carry the rock. This team is young and deceptive-could place 4th, but could realistically win the BE. The mystery will infold soon.
5. Connecticut Huskies-Randy Edsel has made some changes-new OC to go with his new QB. The defense must carry the Huskies this season if they want to go to a bowl game once again.
6. Cincinnati Bearcats-The eyes are on them. Brian Kelly took them to their 1st BCS game a year ago, and has to struggle with Ohio St to get the top in state recruits. This year the Bearcats must replace 10 starters on defense, while 10 are back on offense. Expect shootouts weekly.
7. Louisville Cardinals-Steve Kragthorpe was once the talk of college football at Tulsa. Since taking over at Louisville, he has dragged this team to the ground, and it isn't looking good this year either. Expect a new front man in 2010.
8. Syracuse Orangemen-Former Saints OC Doug Marrone takes over as the head coach, and has as his starting QB a former Duke Point Guard. 0-12 has a nice ring to it doesn't it? A shame for a once proud program, but Marrone may be the fix the Orange need to rebuild.
I'm not saying this isn't a talented league, but this is not a good conference. They lost out to the ACC which took Va Tech, Miami and BC away from them. The replacements aren't much to look at. Again, if I had my notes, more details would be available, and I will update them in a few weeks, time permitting.
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