The return of Brian Brohm to Louisville boosts the Big East in what should be another huge season for the league. Check out why each team should be excited, grouchy, and what each squad needs to work on in the Preseason Lookaheads.
The numbers are the CFN pre-preseason national rankings.
11. West Virginia
2006 Record: 11-2
Why to get excited: Rich Rodriguez isn't the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. After two unbelievable seasons, West Virginia has proved to be an elite team and thanks to Rodriguez, a top-notch program. As long as Pat White and Steve Slaton are healthy and rolling, along with underappreciated WR Darius Reynaud, this will be one of the nation's most dangerous teams. Eight starters return on defense, while super-solid P/PK Pat McAfee is also back.
Why to be grouchy: West Virginia might be a factory when it comes to cranking out offensive linemen who fit the system, but losing C Dan Mozes, the quarterback up front, and guard Jeremy Sheffey, will be a problem. Reynaud is the all-around star receiver, but Brandon Myles led the team in touchdown catches and receiving yards, and Rayshawn Bolden was a decent option. |