ronbo:
We return 18 starters from last season. With all that experience returning, and the addition of QB Dustin Long, we should be a much improved team.
The only transfers that have made a significant impact so far are the two QB's, Long and Allen. Long transferred from Texas A&M, and Allen Oklahoma.
On paper we appear to have as much talent as anyone in the SLC. However, as you know, on paper don't mean jack. If we can come together as a team like I think we can, then we should contend. If we play like a bunch of individuals (similar to last season), then we will be a middle to bottom of the pack type team.
Overall, I like SFA this year. They are similar to what Montana State is to you guys, and as much as it pains me to admit, they appear to be the team to beat. We must travel to play them, but it is one of those "throw everything out the window" type games....it's always close.
Mikulec and Donelson are our two best athletes on defense. You saw both last year, with Donelson supplying one of the few bright spots that day...the INT return for a TD in the 1st half. Mikulec is a special talent, but he can't do it alone.