August 3rd is the USA South Media Day, and the entire event can be watched live at the link below. Look for the coverage to begin at 11:00 a.m., and wrap up at 1:00 p.m.
Watch for the pre-season poll to be announced in the afternoon.
To watch the Media Day Event, click the link below:
Media Day
Senin, 02 Agustus 2010
2010 USA South Predictions
With kickoff just over the horizon, and the USA South Media Day tomorrow, I thought I would go ahead and post what I believe will be the finishing order to the USA South for this season. With concerns over several positions, I look for the Panthers to be in rebuilding mode. Media Day participants will reveal their predictions at tomorrow's event. Thought I would get mine out just ahead of them.
8th place- Methodist University- The Monarchs are coming off of another disappointing season, and have lost a good number of starters from the '09 team. A team in transition, Methodist is preparing to begin the final season of Head Coach Jim Sypult's 18 year career. He has announced his resignation after the 2010 season. While they showed a lot of ability in 2009, I look for this to be a season with similar results.
Prediction -1-9 (0-7 conference)
7th place- Maryville College- Last year was a season of streaks for the Scots. After having lost their first two games, Maryville reeled off three straight wins, only to follow that up with three straight losses. The season's highlight came as the Scots upset Christopher Newport 21-14 on the road.
I look for Maryville to improve as the season goes on, but expect that they will struggle early. Having lost many of their key personnel to graduation look for Maryville again to be a force, but possibly too late to contend for the conference crown.
Prediction- 2-8 (1-6 conference)
6th place- Ferrum College- Many question marks dominate the ledger going into the 2010 season. Ferrum's quarterback position will be filled by someone with no playing time from last year, and there will be three major losses on the offensive line. No returning linebackers, (Stinson did see a good amount of playing time, and will return) and an unproven defensive secondary. While I understand that there has been success in recruiting, and I look for this to be a re-building year, I do not see all things as gloom and doom. The Panthers will have, as usual, a strong corps of running backs, and are looking forward to having their entire defensive line back. Special teams should also be strong for Ferrum.
If things gel early, and the quarterback is able to command the offense, Ferrum can contend.
Pass defense will be a key. The early games will be strong indicators as Ferrum has a tough road in it's first four games.
Prediction- 4-6 (3-4 conference)
5th place-
Greensboro College-The Pride was, to me the surprise of the conference last season. Finishing with a 6-4 record, they showed huge improvement over years past. With victories over Washington and Lee, Maryville, and Ferrum, the Pride turned a lot of heads. Look for less success this year as graduation hit them hard. I do expect them to be fundamentally sound, and with an upset or two, they could be in the mix at the end.
Prediction- 4-6 (3-4 conference)
4th place- S
henandoah University- This prediction may surprise many, but I see this team as this years dark horse. With a 1-9 record from last year, the Hornets have nowhere to go but up. Look for them to pick up some key wins and build on an '09 season that saw their average margin of defeat at a low 3.6 points. They were far better than a 1-9 team. Their successful off season recruiting campaign will only add to this teams viability.
Prediction- 5-5 (4-3 conference)
3rd place- A
verett University- The Cougars were another surprise last season. Predicted to finish fifth last year, Averett really was a solid team that caught me and a lot of others off guard. Look for graduation to leave some holes to fill, and while they should contend, I expect them to finish just out of the running.
Prediction-7-3 (4-3 conference)
2nd place- C
hristopher Newport University-While this team is a usual favorite, this year may be a little different as they no longer have the services of running back Tunde Ogun. Ogun was the workhorse for the Captains, and his shoes will likely be filled by Corey Legister. Look for a slow start, and a strong finish for CNU. Injuries, that took a toll on their team last year, must be avoided for the Captains to win it all.
Prediction- 6-4 (5-2 conference)
1st place- N
orth Carolina Wesleyan College- The defending USA South Champions took the conference title handily last year, and while they have suffered sizable losses due to graduation, they are well equipped to fill the voids. This team is stacked with talent, and should do well against both conference and non conference opponents. I expect the Bishops to again represent the USA South in the NCAA playoffs.
Prediction- 8-2 (7-0 conference)
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Predicted Order of Finish
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Predicted Order of Finish
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8th place- Methodist University- The Monarchs are coming off of another disappointing season, and have lost a good number of starters from the '09 team. A team in transition, Methodist is preparing to begin the final season of Head Coach Jim Sypult's 18 year career. He has announced his resignation after the 2010 season. While they showed a lot of ability in 2009, I look for this to be a season with similar results.
Prediction -1-9 (0-7 conference)
7th place- Maryville College- Last year was a season of streaks for the Scots. After having lost their first two games, Maryville reeled off three straight wins, only to follow that up with three straight losses. The season's highlight came as the Scots upset Christopher Newport 21-14 on the road.
I look for Maryville to improve as the season goes on, but expect that they will struggle early. Having lost many of their key personnel to graduation look for Maryville again to be a force, but possibly too late to contend for the conference crown.
Prediction- 2-8 (1-6 conference)
6th place- Ferrum College- Many question marks dominate the ledger going into the 2010 season. Ferrum's quarterback position will be filled by someone with no playing time from last year, and there will be three major losses on the offensive line. No returning linebackers, (Stinson did see a good amount of playing time, and will return) and an unproven defensive secondary. While I understand that there has been success in recruiting, and I look for this to be a re-building year, I do not see all things as gloom and doom. The Panthers will have, as usual, a strong corps of running backs, and are looking forward to having their entire defensive line back. Special teams should also be strong for Ferrum.
If things gel early, and the quarterback is able to command the offense, Ferrum can contend.
Pass defense will be a key. The early games will be strong indicators as Ferrum has a tough road in it's first four games.
Prediction- 4-6 (3-4 conference)
5th place-
Greensboro College-The Pride was, to me the surprise of the conference last season. Finishing with a 6-4 record, they showed huge improvement over years past. With victories over Washington and Lee, Maryville, and Ferrum, the Pride turned a lot of heads. Look for less success this year as graduation hit them hard. I do expect them to be fundamentally sound, and with an upset or two, they could be in the mix at the end.Prediction- 4-6 (3-4 conference)
4th place- S
henandoah University- This prediction may surprise many, but I see this team as this years dark horse. With a 1-9 record from last year, the Hornets have nowhere to go but up. Look for them to pick up some key wins and build on an '09 season that saw their average margin of defeat at a low 3.6 points. They were far better than a 1-9 team. Their successful off season recruiting campaign will only add to this teams viability.Prediction- 5-5 (4-3 conference)
3rd place- A
verett University- The Cougars were another surprise last season. Predicted to finish fifth last year, Averett really was a solid team that caught me and a lot of others off guard. Look for graduation to leave some holes to fill, and while they should contend, I expect them to finish just out of the running.Prediction-7-3 (4-3 conference)
2nd place- C
hristopher Newport University-While this team is a usual favorite, this year may be a little different as they no longer have the services of running back Tunde Ogun. Ogun was the workhorse for the Captains, and his shoes will likely be filled by Corey Legister. Look for a slow start, and a strong finish for CNU. Injuries, that took a toll on their team last year, must be avoided for the Captains to win it all.Prediction- 6-4 (5-2 conference)
1st place- N
orth Carolina Wesleyan College- The defending USA South Champions took the conference title handily last year, and while they have suffered sizable losses due to graduation, they are well equipped to fill the voids. This team is stacked with talent, and should do well against both conference and non conference opponents. I expect the Bishops to again represent the USA South in the NCAA playoffs.Prediction- 8-2 (7-0 conference)
Kamis, 22 Juli 2010
Articles from Cripes! Let's Get Back to Fundamentals...
You can check out the articles I wrote for Brophy's blog here. If you hate my new blog format and prefer the old website, you can blame him, lol.
Minggu, 18 Juli 2010
John Wooden
A salute to John Wooden, the greatest coach of this era. He showed us what success really is and that coaching is not screaming and yelling--it's about preparation and caring for your players to get the most out of them.
“Try your hardest in all ways and you are a success. Period. Do less than that and you have failed in one degree or another.”
“The ten national titles provided no additional peace of mind nor sense of validation of my efforts as a coach. That I already had. I had succeeded long before I was called a success."
“You must have respect, which is a part of love, for those under your supervision. Then they will do what you ask and more. They'll go the extra distance, make the extra effort in trying to accomplish the most they can within the framework of the team."
Bill Walsh
Michael Silver of cnnsi.com said this, "It was Walsh, after all, who not only revolutionized football strategy with the West Coast Offense, but who also created the organizational blueprint for the modern franchise, from the down-to-the-precise-minute daily schedule to the filming of practices and play-installation meetings." The number of coaches who arose from the Walsh lineage is a testament to his greatness.
Also, check this book out: Bill Walsh's Finding the Winning Edge. It is probably the best football coaching book ever written. I understand it is now hard-to-find, but it is worth the price if you can find a copy.
Click below and scroll down to see the Bill Walsh coaching tree:
Bill Walsh Coaching Tree.More Bill Walsh stuff: Bill Walsh site. Be sure to take the Test.
Video Trading Guidelines
If you are trading videos, make sure to verify some information just before you make the trade official.
If game cut-ups, make sure exactly what cut-ups you are getting: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams, or just one side of the ball? Also, it is a good idea to set an agreed upon date to send off the videos. Make sure to communicate if you are unable to send off your video at the agreed upon time. Stuff happens, but if you are too busy to send out a video, it is best to wait before making a trade.
I and several other coaches have attempted to trade videos with a Mr. O'Reilly, "oguru," but have never received a video back from him even after multiple requests. Anyways, just a heads up.
Update from 10/22/09 - After a year and a half, I finally received my video from Mr. O'Reilly.
Sabtu, 03 Juli 2010
Ferrum's Early Schedule Offers Solid Competition
As the Panthers prepare to embark on another season, you do not have to scan far down the schedule to see that this year's opponents will offer some serious opposition. The season opens with Emory and Henry visiting Adams Field on September 4th. Once again, the Ferrum defense will be put to the test as All American running back Caleb Jennings returns for his Senior year. Jennings was the ODAC Player of the Year, and named All American by the AFCA, and D3football.com
Last year, Ferrum lost at Emory and Henry by the score of 24-21. Jennings ran for 163 yards. No other single running back the rest of the season would accumulate that many yards against the Panthers. Look for another close game, but a tough game.
In the second game of the season, after a week off, Ferrum will be at home again September 18th, as they host the Knights of Southern Virginia University. While many may look at this game and chalk it up as an easy win, those that have watched the Knights over the last couple of years should see a trend of improvement. First, Southern Virginia has increased the level of their competition taking on two FCS schools last year. This year they are scheduling 2 DII schools, and will be traveling to Wesley DE to take on the Wolverines. It also appears they they are having a successful off season in the recruiting department. As time progresses, this will be a team that will surprise people. Last year, Ferrum prevailed 28-21, scoring on a 96 yard drive in the fourth quarter.
The third game will see Ferrum on the road to take on ODAC power Bridgewater. Bridgewater will enter the season ranked #23 nationally in Lindy's Preseason poll. Always a quality program, Bridgewater will be looking to avenge losses from the last two seasons at the hands of Ferrum.
Last year Ferrum won in overtime on a Scott Puschell 28 yard field goal. This was his third field goal in the game. In 2008, Ferrum again traveled to Bridgewater and won 21-14. Look for the Eagles to be plenty fired up for their second home game of the year.
The next week is Homecoming for Ferrum as they host the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan......Need I say more? The Bishops are the defending USA South conference champions, and soundly defeated Ferrum last year 34-24.
It will be a difficult four games, but if Ferrum plays as they are capable of, you may see them sitting at the top of the USA South going into week 6...stay tuned.
Last year, Ferrum lost at Emory and Henry by the score of 24-21. Jennings ran for 163 yards. No other single running back the rest of the season would accumulate that many yards against the Panthers. Look for another close game, but a tough game.
In the second game of the season, after a week off, Ferrum will be at home again September 18th, as they host the Knights of Southern Virginia University. While many may look at this game and chalk it up as an easy win, those that have watched the Knights over the last couple of years should see a trend of improvement. First, Southern Virginia has increased the level of their competition taking on two FCS schools last year. This year they are scheduling 2 DII schools, and will be traveling to Wesley DE to take on the Wolverines. It also appears they they are having a successful off season in the recruiting department. As time progresses, this will be a team that will surprise people. Last year, Ferrum prevailed 28-21, scoring on a 96 yard drive in the fourth quarter.
The third game will see Ferrum on the road to take on ODAC power Bridgewater. Bridgewater will enter the season ranked #23 nationally in Lindy's Preseason poll. Always a quality program, Bridgewater will be looking to avenge losses from the last two seasons at the hands of Ferrum.
Last year Ferrum won in overtime on a Scott Puschell 28 yard field goal. This was his third field goal in the game. In 2008, Ferrum again traveled to Bridgewater and won 21-14. Look for the Eagles to be plenty fired up for their second home game of the year.
The next week is Homecoming for Ferrum as they host the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan......Need I say more? The Bishops are the defending USA South conference champions, and soundly defeated Ferrum last year 34-24.
It will be a difficult four games, but if Ferrum plays as they are capable of, you may see them sitting at the top of the USA South going into week 6...stay tuned.
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