Michigan (2009 Statistics) Head Coach Rich Rodriguez is known for his development and use of the Spread Option Offense. This type of system relies on very specific personnel, including a Quarterback who is equally skilled at playing Running Back. Because Rodriguez is a coach who doesn’t develop his plan based on the talent and players around […]
Michigan State 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Michigan State (2009 Statistics) Mark Dantonio is in his 4th year as Head Coach. They play home games at Spartan Stadium, which is so loud that Stanley Kubrick used a recording of the crowd noise during the 1959 Notre Dame vs Michigan State game in his film Spartacus (1960). The performance of this team isn’t […]
Minnesota 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Minnesota (2009 Statistics) [UPDATED October 17, 2010] After losing six straight games and having a 1-6 record, Head Coach Tim Brewster was fired in the middle of his 4th season at Minnesota. Offensive Coordinator Jeff Horton will serve as interim head coach the remainder of the season. This is Quarterback Adam Weber’s 4th year as […]
Mississippi (Ole Miss) 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Ole Miss (2009 Statistics) Houston Nutt found a home here after resigning from Arkansas. His reason for resigning and the allegations against him are really unclear. This year only 10 starters return on this team. And the only REAL starter on the Offensive Line is Bradley Sovell at left tackle. Perhaps the most critical area […]
Mississippi State 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Mississippi State (2009 Statistics) Head Coach Dan Mullen is in his second year. He came from Florida where he was the Offensive Coordinator and spent significant time working with and developing Tim Tebow (now playing in the NFL for the Denver Bronocs). This team was just 5-7 last year. Mullen brought the Spread Option offense […]
Missouri 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Missouri (2009 Statistics) Gary Pinkel’s 10th year as Head Coach. Last year they had to replace Jeremy Maclin at wide receiver (drafted in the 1st round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles) and Danario Alexander stepped in and quietly amassed 1781 yards and 14 Touchdowns. Missouri will need to replace Alexander this […]
Nebraska 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Nebraska (2009 Statistics) Bo Pelini is in his 3rd year as Head Coach. He was formerly the defensive coordinator at LSU. Why is this offense in a good position heading into 2009? They return 9 starters. Why is this offense in a bad position? They have a lot of work to do to improve upon […]
Notre Dame 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Notre Dame (2009 Statistics) Brian Kelly is in his first year as head coach for the Irish after accomplishing unprecedented feats as Head Coach at Cincinnati. Quarterback Dane Crist replaces last year’s starter Jimmy Clausen who was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in April’s NFL Draft. This team (and its fans) have been through a […]
Ohio State 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Ohio State (2009 Statistics) Jim Tressel is in his 10th year as head coach. The highly vaunted Terrelle Pryor is now a junior and has continued to improve his throwing motion and comfort level using his arm as opposed to his legs. He’s a great runner but some have questioned his ability to pass, including […]
Oklahoma 2010
September 1, 2010 by
Oklahoma (2009 Statistics) Bob Stoops is in his 12th year at Oklahoma and has made 4 appearances in the BCS Championship Game, but only one title to show for it. In fact, Oklahoma and Ohio State (unrelated, but interesting fact that Stoops is from Ohio) have taken turns losing the national championship game recently. These […]
