| Middle Tennessee State 2006 Sun Belt Conference Preview |
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| Written by Mike Rose | |||||||
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Friday, 25 August 2006
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Middle Tennessee State O:9 D:4 The Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders epitomized underachievement in the Sun Belt Conference last. Probably the most athletic team in the league, they didn't fare well mostly because of costly turnovers and penalties. The powers that be were sick of losing and hired Head Coach Rick Stockstill, an assistant at Florida, Clemson, and South Carolina the last five seasons. Stockstill gets a skilled offense that boasts nine returnees from last season, as well as Middle Tennessee State University's #3 ranked all-time passer, senior Quarterback Clint Marks.
Bet on Middle Tennessee State This year's squad looks to be more balanced offensively so look for it to easily surpass last year's mark of a paltry nineteen points per game average. The Blue Raiders lose some key Defensive major players up front and have a green line backer corps but a veteran secondary should carry the defense until the new players adjust. It'll be hard for this green group to match the nineteen points per game from last season. The Blue Raiders have a favorable schedule and should avenge last year's lousy effort. But there are big holes to fill and there's no guarantee the new players are up to the challenge. |
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