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Sorry for the long delay...been a hectic few weeks at work.
Up next is the national title game.
Up next is the national title game.
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BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
#2 FLORIDA ST. SEMINOLES (13-0, 10-0)
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#1 WISCONSIN BADGERS (13-0, 10-0)
#2 FLORIDA ST. SEMINOLES (13-0, 10-0)
VS.
#1 WISCONSIN BADGERS (13-0, 10-0)
Michigan State's unlikely win over undefeated Stanford last year ended an incredible six-year winning streak for the SEC in the BCS National Championship game. But the undisputed best conference in football didn't disappear from the big stage for long. Led by dual-threat quarterback E.J. Manuel, the undefeated Seminoles scored three unanswered touchdowns in the first quarter, while the defense clamped down on Heisman winner Montee Ball to win their first national title in thirteen years.
As a member of the ACC early in the 2000's, Florida State appeared in the first three BCS national title games, winning one of them. Since then, they have been absent from the big game, suffering through a handful of seven and eight win seasons before moving to the SEC last year. Matched up against a host of in-state rivals, the Seminoles finished 2011 with an 8-4 (5-4) record, and ended the season with a 24-17 win over former conference rival Georgia Tech in the Music City Bowl. In 2012, all of the pieces finally came together for the team again. Over the course of the regular season, senior quarterback E.J. Manuel exhibited average play under center, completing 49% of his passes for 2,838 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. But he also finished 2nd on the team with 822 rushing yards and another five scores, making him one of the most versatile quarterbacks in the league. Against #1 Wisconsin, Manuel surprised everyone by putting his passing skills on display, using his quick feet to deftly avoid the defensive pressure as he completed 66% of his passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Most importantly, he did not throw an interception against a Badgers defense who had one of the highest turnover differentials in the country. His go-to man was senior wide receiver Rodney Smith, the team's #1 option at the position who had a relatively quiet year. Smith finished 3rd on the team with 35 receptions for 607 yards and six TDs this season, but against Wisconsin had seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns on his way to being named player of the game. Defensively, the Seminoles did allow 365 total offensive yards, including 215 rushing yards, but also kept the Badgers out of the endzone for the first three quarters, allowing the offensive to build a secure 24-3 lead with just fifteen minutes left to play.
On the other side of the ball, 2012 Heisman trophy winner Montee Ball had one of his quietest games of the season, rushing for 138 yards and a touchdown off 26 carries. Junior quarterback Jon Budmayr, who led the Big Ten this season with a 137.4 QB rating and 2,319 yards, couldn't pick up the slack for the offense. He completed just 14 of 25 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown as the Badgers' 4th ranked offense were held to their lowest points total of the season. As for the defensive, they had no answer for Florida State in the first half, but didn't allow a single points in the final two quarters. Still, the damage had already been done, and Wisconsin simply could not recover from the four score deficit.
Another thrilling college football season is in the books, and a national champion has been crowned. Now teams will turn to the offseason, where the final touches will be put on recruiting classes as all 120 teams prepare for what is sure to be another great season.
<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /><link href="http://dynasties.operationsports.com/css/osdyn.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></head><body><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td align="center" colspan="6">2013 BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="48%">Jan 9, 2013</td><td align="right" width="10%">1ST</td><td align="right" width="10%">2ND</td><td align="right" width="10%">3RD</td><td align="right" width="10%">4TH</td><td align="right" width="12%">SCORE</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td><span style="color:#CC0000;">#2</span> Florida State Seminoles (14-0, 10-0)</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right" class="active">24</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td><span style="color:#CC0000;">#1</span> Wisconsin Badgers (13-1, 10-0)</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">3</td><td align="right">0</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right" class="active">17</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="3">Team Stats Comparison</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td width="60%"></td><td align="center" width="20%">FSU</td><td align="center" width="20%">WIS</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Offense</td><td align="center">348</td><td align="center">365</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Rushing Yards</td><td align="center">72</td><td align="center">215</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Passing Yards</td><td align="center">276</td><td align="center">150</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">First Downs</td><td align="center">15</td><td align="center">20</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Punt Return Yards</td><td align="center">52</td><td align="center">14</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Kick Return Yards</td><td align="center">53</td><td align="center">74</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Total Yards</td><td align="center">453</td><td align="center">453</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Turnovers</td><td align="center">0</td><td align="center">1</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">3rd Down Converstion</td><td align="center">5-11 (45%)</td><td align="center">6-16 (37%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">4th Down Conversion</td><td align="center">0-2 (0%)</td><td align="center">1-3 (33%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">2-Point Conversion</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td><td align="center">0-0 (0%)</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals</td><td align="center">2-1-1 (100%)</td><td align="center">3-2-1 (100%)</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center">Penalties</td><td align="center">9-70</td><td align="center">9-75</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center">Posession Time</td><td align="center">27:00</td><td align="center">33:00</td></tr></table><table cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" class="osdyn spacer" width="575"><tr class="masthead"><td colspan="4">Scoring Summary</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">FIRST QUARTER SCORING</td><td align="right" width="10%">FSU</td><td align="right" width="10%">WIS</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center" width="10%">11:49</td><td width="70%">(FSU) TD: James Wilder, 4 yard run</td><td align="right">7</td><td align="right">0</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center" width="10%">8:37</td><td width="70%">(FSU) TD: Rodney Smith, 26 yard pass from E.J. Manuel</td><td align="right">14</td><td align="right">0</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center" width="10%">5:21</td><td width="70%">(FSU) TD: Rodney Smith, 46 yard pass from E.J. Manuel</td><td align="right">21</td><td align="right">0</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">SECOND QUARTER SCORING</td><td align="right" width="10%">FSU</td><td align="right" width="10%">WIS</td></tr><tr class="evenrow"><td align="center" width="10%">9:07</td><td width="70%">(FSU) FG: Dustin Hopkins, 24 yard kick</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">0</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="10%">1:12</td><td width="70%">(WIS) FG: Cedric Thompson, 25 yard kick</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">3</td></tr><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">FOURTH QUARTER SCORING</td><td align="right" width="10%">FSU</td><td align="right" width="10%">WIS</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="10%">7:34</td><td width="70%">(WIS) TD: Montee Ball, 6 yard run</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">10</td></tr><tr class="oddrow"><td align="center" width="10%">1:19</td><td width="70%">(WIS) TD: Jacob Pederson, 7 yard pass from Jon Budmayr</td><td align="right">24</td><td align="right">17</td></tr></table></body></html>
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2012 SEASON STATS
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2013 GRADUATION CEREMONY
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Sidenote: The Outlaws are now a three-star prestige team!
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Two quick recruiting notes:
New Mexico State had the 92nd ranked recruiting class, but did manage to land five-star prospect Amir Walter (HB, 77 OVR) out of Hazel Park, Michigan. Even as a true freshman he's one of the most talented players on the roster, and has the starting job locked up.
UL Monroe had the 94th ranked recruiting class, but did manage to land five-star prospect Ben Bennett (WR, 78 OVR) our of Sidney, Ohio. He's #2 on the depth chart right now behind senior Tavarese Maye, and will have senior quarterback Kolton Browning (87 OVR) throwing to him this season, and true freshman QB Will White (76 OVR) next season. Bennett could really transform this offense.
New Mexico State had the 92nd ranked recruiting class, but did manage to land five-star prospect Amir Walter (HB, 77 OVR) out of Hazel Park, Michigan. Even as a true freshman he's one of the most talented players on the roster, and has the starting job locked up.
UL Monroe had the 94th ranked recruiting class, but did manage to land five-star prospect Ben Bennett (WR, 78 OVR) our of Sidney, Ohio. He's #2 on the depth chart right now behind senior Tavarese Maye, and will have senior quarterback Kolton Browning (87 OVR) throwing to him this season, and true freshman QB Will White (76 OVR) next season. Bennett could really transform this offense.
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Alright, flurry of updates is done for now...got called out for a job, so I'll be gone for a week. See ya when I get back, when I'll post the roster preview and schedule.
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I know, right?! Smh...need to get out of this conference.
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2013 ROSTER PREVIEW
-OFFENSE-
SENIOR RUNNINGBACK DESHAUN SANDS IS THE UNDISPUTED LEADER OF THE OFFENSE
-OFFENSE-
SENIOR RUNNINGBACK DESHAUN SANDS IS THE UNDISPUTED LEADER OF THE OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Senior Xavier Rouse spent his first two seasons as a backup, but showed dramatic improvement this offseason. Still, the starting job belongs to junior Charles Dickson unless he loses it with poor play. As the team's full-time starter last year, Dickson completed less than half of his passes for 2,176 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, and will need to show the coaches more in the opening few weeks if he hopes to retain that starting spot. The coaches are most excited about incoming three-star recruits Brett Brown and Brandon Preston, who will both be redshirted this season in anticipation of competing with Dickson for the starting spot in 2014.
RECRUITING: Xavier Rouse is in his final collegiate year and second-year freshman Josh Merritt has shown little to no improvement, so look for the team to target two more quarterbacks to add to the roster for next year. Three-star prospect Lee Robbins is playing high school ball just a few miles away from WTU's campus, and will likely be their #1 target. Also look for the team to heavily recruit three-star prospect Mike Yancey from Dumas, TX.
THE BACKFIELD (HB/FB)
The time has come for Iowa transfer DeShaun Sands to step into the spotlight, and lead the Outlaws' offense. Sands will undoubtedly be the focal point of the team's offensive strategy this season, with juniors Tyree Melton and Andrew Brown providing a change of pace as backups. Second-year freshman Derrick Thomas rounds out the depth chart, while three-star prospects Eddie Rucker and T.J. Meyer, the gems of the 2012 recruiting class, will redshirt. Rucker is a talented back, and could potentially leapfrog all the runningbacks on the roster next year to take over the starting job in his first playing season. At fullback, it's the same story as last season. Junior Joe Lilly holds the starting spot, while second-year freshman Martin Miller will act as his backup.
RECRUITING: With six runningbacks on the roster and only one graduating at the end of the year, there's no need to add another runningback for next season. But four-star prospect Jim Davis from Paragould, Arkansas has shown interest in the Outlaws, and could be the gem of the class if the team can land him. However, they'll face stiff competition from BCS schools like Oklahoma, Texas, Florida State, and USC. Don't expect any new additions at fullback.
RECEIVING CORPS (WR/TE)
Michael Maynard, C.J. Bellamy, and Cam Beach combined for 104 catches for 1,610 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2012, and return to their roles as the team's top three wide receivers this season. Senior Kevin Irvin, freshman Van Sanders, and sophomore William Tatum round out the depth chart. Three-star recruits Reggie Robinson and David Hall will redshirt this season, and figure to factor prominently in the gameplan next season. At tight end, Nathan Hills and Steven Nugent are gone, opening the door for senior Chad Clark to take over the starting spot with second-year freshman Van Ricks seeing playing time in two tight end sets. Junior Marvin Watson rounds out the depth chart, and three-star prospect Jason Simmons will redshirt this season in anticipation of competing with Ricks for the starting job next year.
RECRUITING: With three of their top four players graduating at wide receiver, the position will feature a new look in 2014 with Cam Beach taking the lead, and youngsters Van Sanders, Reggie Robinson, and David Hill vying for the #2 spot. The team will look to add four-star prospect Jason Pope from Canyon, TX, who currently has WTU rival Texas Tech as his #1 school. At tight end, the team hopes to replace the graduating Chad Clark with three-star prospect Kenny Holloway from University Park, TX, who currently lists West Texas as his #2 school behind SMU.
OFFENSIVE LINE
David Cox (LT), Terrence DeAngelis (LG), and o-line leader Chris Pino (C) return to the starting lineup in 2013. They will be joined by senior Mike Boone, who will take over for Cox at right tackle after he was moved to the blind side to replace the recently graduated Adam O'Brien. At right guard, senior Stephen Campbell replaces Shane Mayes. With the exception of Cox, all of the team's starters in the trenches will graduate at the end of this season, so expect a new look in 2014 with guys like junior Robby Mooney (C), second-year freshman Luke Burks (LG), and reshirted freshman Kevin Douglas (RT) projected to be the favorites for starting jobs next year.
RECRUITING: Nearly half of the team's offensive lineman will graduate at the end of this year, so this will be an area of high activity for recruiting this season. The team will look to add three-star prospects Chad Walker and Jasson Hubbard at tackle, both of whom hail from Texas and currently list West Texas as their #1 school of choice. At guard, three-star prospects Shelton Crosby and Joseph Bennett both list WTU as their #2 school. Finally, the team will target three-star prospect Matt Holmes (C), who has the Outlaws as his 2nd choice behind Texas Tech.
TOTAL RECRUITING TARGETS: 11 (In addition to the ten offensive targets, the team is also recruiting three-star prospect Jarod Morgan, an athlete out of Wells Branch, TX who has WTU as his #2 school behind Rice)
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Made it to the third round folks, need your votes more than ever:
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2013 ROSTER PREVIEW
-DEFENSE-
SENIOR LINEBACKERS TOM TERRY (RIGHT) AND CHRIS KINIRY (LEFT) LEAD AN EXPERIENCED DEFENSE
-DEFENSE-
SENIOR LINEBACKERS TOM TERRY (RIGHT) AND CHRIS KINIRY (LEFT) LEAD AN EXPERIENCED DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE (DE/DT)
Lawrence Castillo recorded 45 tackles and two sacks last season, and returns to the starting lineup for his final collegiate year. Joining him will be junior Ryan Downs, who replaces recently graduated starter Jason Guidry. Castillo's graduation at the end of the year will signal what is sure to be a fierce competition for the vacant starting spot between junior Michael Higdon, and true freshmen Reggie Lacey and Rodney Anderson. At defensive tackle, Sam Browning returns as the team's #1 guy at the position. Joining him will be JUCO transfer Bryan Martindale, who is in his first year with the team. With all four of the team's defensive tackles currently in their junior season, the Outlaws will redshirt JUCO transfer Perry Lynch to leave them with at least one experienced defensive tackle in 2015.
RECRUITING: The Outlaws will target just one player on the defensive line: three-star prospect Josh Brown out of Mount Pleasant, Texas, who has shown excellent pass rushing skills in high school.
LINEBACKER CORPS (OLB/MLB)
As the undisputed leaders of the defense, Chris Kiniry (OLB) and Tom Terry (MLB) combined for 139 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles last year. This season, they'll be joined by second-year freshman Clay Miller (OLB), who replaces the recently graduated Luke Pace in the starting lineup. Waiting in the wings to replace Kiniry and Terry once they graduate at the end of 2013 are freshmen Thomas Robinson (OLB) and Antoine Pitts (MLB).
RECRUITING: The team was already short one player at outside linebacker, and will lose two more seniors after this year. WTU hopes to bring in three players at the position: three-star prospects Thomas Payne, Ronald Allen, and Darrell Palmer, all Texas natives who have the Outlaws listed as one of their top three schools. At middle linebacker, the team will target three-star prospect Willie Foreman of Port Arthur, TX to replace Tom Terry.
CORNERBACK
Five of the team's six cornerbacks last season have graduated, giving the Outlaws a dramatically different (and inexperienced) secondary this year. Thomas Bray will be #1 on the depth chart following a redshirt last season, and will be joined by three-star recruits Zach West at #2, and Nate Williams as nickelback. JUCO transfer Bryan Bowser rounds out the depth chart, with true freshman Brian Clemons and Jermaine Hall taking a redshirt in 2013.
RECRUITING: The plus side to having such a young secondary is that the team can focus their recruiting attention elsewhere. Don't expect any new recruits here for the next three years, unless a real gem of a player shows interest in the team.
SAFETY (FS/SS)
After combining for 108 tackles last season, seniors A.J. Smart (FS) and Alfred Billings (SS) return as the team's starters once again in 2013. They'll be backed up by junior Aaron Gibbons (FS) and second-year freshman Justin Williams (SS). True freshmen Taylor Bentley (FS) and Lawrence Carlson (SS) will both redshirt this season in anticipation of taking over the starting job next season.
RERUITING: The Outlaws hope to land three-star prospects Erik Jack (FS) and Joel Little (SS), both of whom list WTU as the top school right now.
SPECIAL TEAMS (K/P/RET)
Senior Caleb Reynolds and sophomore Clint Weaver return as the special teams leaders at kicker and punter, respectively. Third-year sophomore Vernon Weaver will spend yet another season on the bench, but should step into the starting spot at kicker once Reynolds graduates at the end of this season. Meanwhile, senior wide receiver C.J. Bellamy will take over the return duties after seeing some limited action at the position behind Jared Ingram last year.
RERUITING: The team is currently targeting two-star prospect Miguel Witherspoon (P) out of Dallas, TX to fill the hole left by the graduating Caleb Reynolds.
TOTAL RECRUITING TARGETS: 8
St. Francisco
45-35 Never Forget
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2013 TEAM ROSTER
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I'm hoping for the same...the defense is about the same, but the offense is greatly improved over last season. Hopefully I can get that elusive bowl appearance (and win?!), and maybe reach the coveted four-star program mark!
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