Having one 1,000 yard rusher is pretty good. Now, if you have two, you’re in pretty elite company.
Last season, UL-Lafayette had a duo of 1,000 yard rushers in QB Michael Desormeaux, who ran for 1,141 yards and seven touchdowns, and RB Tyrell Fenroy, who had his third straight 1,000 yard season,
Having a quarterback who can beat an opponent with both his arm and his legs is one of the best weapons a coach can wish for.
There are many quarterbacks around the country who have that ability, including last season’s Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.
Last season, Florida Atlantic and Troy were the class of the Sun Belt Conference, and fittingly, the conference title and a New Orleans Bowl berth came down to the final weekend of the season, when the Owls and Trojans met in Troy.