Florida State
Narrative:
Losing Senior Quarterback Christian Ponder to a shoulder injury for the final four games of 2009 turned out to be a good thing for the Seminoles in 2010. Ponder has stated that if it wasn’t for that injury, he would have left for the NFL. Coming back for this year means half of the Seminoles’ team is set. The offense will be real, and it will be spectacular.
The defense is a different story. It was the worst in Florida State history, by a wide margin. While there aren’t many indicators that this unit will be among the best in the country, there are many indications that it will be improved. FSU lost most of their productive players before the 2009 season, and schisms within the coaching staff didn’t help. This year’s unit will be older, field tested, and led by a coaching staff not at war with itself.
Meta Narrative
Everyone loves Sarah’s old boy friend Tom. You secretly think not only is Tom a total dick, but he was only hanging out with Sarah because her Daddy’s rich. You have no reason to like Sarah’s new boy friend, but you do simply because he’s not Tom.
Players to Watch
Rodney Hudson-Left Guard-#62-Senior
2009 Winner ACC Jacobs Blocking Award
2009 First Team All ACC
Did not allow a sack or quarterback pressure in 2009
Christian Ponder-Quarterback-#7-Senior
321.8 passing yards a game
14TD 7INT
68.8% completion percentage
Andrew Datko-Left Tackle-#67-Junior
Datko and Hudson anchor a unit that will create wall from behind which Christian Ponder will be free to pick from any of his solid wide receiver corps.
Greg Reid-Corner Back-#5-Sophomore
Physically gifted, and playing in DC Stoops new zone coverage scheme should help him mature
Nigel Bradham-Weakside Linebacker-#13-Junior
Some are saying he’s a potential All-American
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Boston College
Narrative:
After losing a head coach to inter/intra-office politics, a quarterback to graduation, a quarterback to just not wanting to go to class, a linebacker to a knee injury, and a linebacker to cancer in 2009, 2010’s off season has been a breeze.
Under Coach Frank Spaziani, Boston College reverted to the formula they applied so successfully under Tom O’Brien. Run the ball and play defense. Expect more of the same out of BC this year. Their schedule is favorable. They have one of the best offensive lines in the conference, a running back who can tote the rock, serviceable QB play, and a couple of really good linebackers and defensive backs. BC will be in the thick of the Atlantic Division Championship Race.
Meta Narrative
You don’t have time for Meta Narratives, you are too busy punching people who called you “short” in the mouth. And you are short, you beautiful crazy 5’-4” Irish Catholic Bastard you. Also, your brother was your dad’s favorite, but now he’s smoking crystal meth in an Indiana cornfield.
Players To Watch
Montell Harris-Running Back-#2-Junior
10th all time in BC history for Rushing Yards
BC record holder for yards rushing as a freshman and sophomore (that’s’s two separate records)
2009 Second Team All ACC
Anthony Castonzo-Left Tackle-#74-Senior
A four year starter
Will be a top NFL Prospect
Mark Herzlich-Outside Linebacker-#94-Senior
2008 ACC defensive player of the year
Herzlich missed last season while being treated for Ewing’s sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. As of now he is clear of cancer.
Luke Kuechly- Inside Linebacker-#40-Sophomore
2009 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year
2009 First Team All ACC
Ranked Second in Country in Tackles
As a true freshman played Herzlich’s vacated outside linebacker spot
Wes Davis-Free Safety-#45-Senior
Factoid
Boise State has finished the season in the Top 25 five times after not being ranked at all to start the season. Four teams are tied for second having done it four times. Two are from the ACC. Clemson is one, Boston College is the other.
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North Carolina
Narrative:
As Senior Quarterback TJ Yates goes, so will the Tar Heels. If he doesn’t make the Heels go, he could be replaced by Red shirt Freshman Braden Hanson. The passing game’s regression last year cannot be solely laid at the feat of Yates. UNC’s offensive line underwent a huge change in 2009, and its short comings exposed Yates limitations. Though injured for part of the season in 2008, Yates completed 60% of his passes for 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. In 2009 Yates’ interceptions jumped to 15.
Not only did the offensive line fail to protect Yates, but it also failed to get any push for the running game, and that’s what should concern UNC fans. Yates may never be a great quarterback, but if a return to his 2008 form is in the making not only will Yates have to improve, but the offensive line will also.
North Carolina’s Defense will be very good, to put it simply, but hanging over all of this is an on going NCAA investigation, and while UNC appears to have the talent to overcome some of these losses, it certainly doesn’t make it easy to win football games.
Scratch that. Hire this man. He's Scottish, and deep down at the bottom of your genteel Tobacco road bullshit family is a naked angry illiterate Scotsman who gets shit straight, and you're knee deep in NCAA investigators, Twitter posts, and nanny's. You need to get on message.
Meta Narrative
See the movie Blue Chips. Right down to Shaq’s complete lack of offensive skill other than “get close, dunk hard”. Also, unlike Nick Nolte you don’t care whose getting paid by who.
Players to Watch
Greg Little-Wide Receiver/Running Back-#8-Senior
2010 Biletnikoff Award Candidate
Led the Team in Receiving
Third on the team in Rushing
Little is a versatile player who has started at wide receiver and running back for the Tar Heels, and the coaching staff likes to get the ball in his hands.
He is one of the players under investigation.
Robert Quinn-Defensive End-#42-Junior
2010 Peseason First Team All American
2009 ACC Defensive Player of the Year
2009 Second Team All American
2008 Brian Piccolo Award
Marvin Austin-Defensive Tackle-#9-Senior
2010 Lombardi Award Candidate
2009 Second-Team All ACC
Under investigation: likely to been seen mat Sizzler buffet
Quan Sturdivant-Line Backer-#52-Senior
2009 First Team All ACC
2009 Butkus Award Semifinalist
Kendric Burney-Cornerback-#16-Senior
2010 Preseason Second Team All-American
2009 First Team All ACC
2008 Second Team All ACC
Suspended
Deunta Williams-Safety-#27-Senior
2009 First Team All ACC
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