Game Four: Troy at Ohio State (Sept. 20, TBA)

BB73 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-19-2008, 03:07 PM

The week after USC, another game against Trojans? These will be coming from Alabama.

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Why to get excited: There might be a slew of big losses from the offensive backfield, and top receiver Gary Banks is also gone, but the rest of the receiving corps is back and the offensive line should be the best in the Sun Belt by far. By far. All five starters return to a group that was terrific in pass protection and paved the way for 183 rushing yards per game.

Why to be grouchy: The Trojans lose their best player on offense, QB Omar Haugabook, and top NFL corner prospect Leodis McKelvin off the defense. The defensive front four loses three starters, the two starting outside linebackers are gone, and First Team All-Sun Belt corner Elbert Mack also has to be replaced. Schedule-wise, Troy has to not only go on the road to face LSU, but it has to travel to Columbus. The showdown with Florida Atlantic is on the road.

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QSSGuy · #2 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 12:49 AM

Win or lose (but especially win) against USC, this game is scares me a bit.

1) The team will have a hard time getting up for this game after the biggie on the west coast.
2) The long flights to the west coast and back are never fun and take a day or two to re-adjust.
3) This team isn't Youngstown St. They're better than the MAC, for that matter. Just good enough that if you forget to show up, they can sneak up on you.

leroyjenkins · #3 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by QSSGuy

Win or lose (but especially win) against USC, this game is scares me a bit.

1) The team will have a hard time getting up for this game after the biggie on the west coast.
2) The long flights to the west coast and back are never fun and take a day or two to re-adjust.
3) This team isn't Youngstown St. They're better than the MAC, for that matter. Just good enough that if you forget to show up, they can sneak up on you.

I would hope that with all the experience this team has, these ^^^^ will not be factors. I see your point though. I also think this team knows how close it has come and will stop at nothing to become National Champions!!