Tag Archives: Conference USA football
2008 Tulane Preview: Can Toledo’s team make waves in ’08?
Last season, Tulane had one of the nation’s leading rushers in Matt Forte, who was one of the bright spots of a 4-8 team. With a year under his belt in New Orleans, could coach Bob Toledo have the Green Wave primed for a better season, even without Forte? Matt Severance takes a look at the 2008 Green Wave inside.
2008 Houston Cougars Preview: Sumlin hopes to make a big splash in first season
Houston has a new head coach, but it should be a smooth transitional period according to Jake Keyes, as he says the Cougars have what it takes to win the Conference USA title in his Houston preview.
2008 Rice Preview: Defense the key to Owls’ postseason hopes
After a seven-win season in 2006 and their first postseason berth since 1961, 2007 wasn’t very kind to Rice. However, the league’s top QB-WR combo could have the Owls in the hunt for a second bowl bid in three seasons, says Jake Keyes in his Rice preview.
2008 Conference USA Preview Part II: Key Games, Impact Newcomers, and All-Conference Picks
Yesterday, Kelsey McCarson broke down how he thought Conference USA will pan out in 2008. Today, he breaks down key games and impact newcomers, and he also gives his all-conference picks.
2008 Conference USA Preview Part I: Can UCF repeat?
Last season, UCF ran to the Conference USA title behind national rushing leader Kevin Smith. Smith departed early for the NFL, but the Knights still have the talent to repeat as C-USA champions, Kelsey McCarson says in the first part of his Conference USA preview.
East Carolina Pirates Preview: Is this the year of the purple and gold?
In his preview of the East Carolina Pirates, Mark Scott says that ECU is primed for a title run and a big season, even without star running back Chris Johnson.
2008 UTEP Miners Preview: QB Vittatoe looking to strike gold
Last season, UTEP faltered mightily down the stretch, thanks in large part to defensive struggles. Now, with a new defensive coordinator and one of the top QBs in Conference USA, the Miners have a lot of potential in 2008, according to Mark Scott.
2008 Tulsa Preview: Golden Hurricane Looking to Take Next Step
Last season, the nation’s top offense led Tulsa to 10 wins in Todd Graham’s first year. This season, the Golden Hurricane will be chasing a Conference USA title, and in his Tulsa preview, Jake Keyes breaks down the talent that will lead them there.
Marshall Thundering Herd Preview: More Experienced, Much Improved
After a subpar season in 2007, how does Marshall stack up for the 2008 season? Can the Thundering Herd make a return to the postseason? Mark Scott previews the Herd inside.
C-USA Recruiting: Southern Miss, Houston Top List
Often overlooked as just a weak non-BCS conference, the universities that make up C-USA have made changes recently that have started paying tangible dividends. Schools like Southern Mississippi, Houston and Southern Methodist University all feel they have upgraded their coaching staffs while other teams like 2007 C-USA champions Central Florida have added state-of-the-art upgrades to their facilities. These changes, among [...]
