2012 NCAA Football thread

2nd rumor of the day. Dennis Erickson to Utah as an assistant offensive coach? That would be nice actually! Need some experience within the Pac on our staff. Help mold the 27 year old Brian Johnson as OC.

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Utah announced Monday that former Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson has been hired as Utah's co-offensive coordinator.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/55808433-89/coach-erickson-offensive-coordinator.html.csp

Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
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Utah announced Monday that former Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson has been hired as Utah's co-offensive coordinator.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/55808433-89/coach-erickson-offensive-coordinator.html.csp

How do Utah fans feel about this move?

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
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Utah announced Monday that former Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson has been hired as Utah's co-offensive coordinator.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/55808433-89/coach-erickson-offensive-coordinator.html.csp

How do Utah fans feel about this move?

Personally I like it. And that seems to be the consensus amongst us. We have BJ who has a great offensive mind but is only 27 years old. He still is learning and at the moment I think having the offense square on his shoulders is too much for him. He needs a guy to come in and show him how to handle certain situations and how to build a Pac 12 caliber offense. That's what I like about it.

Others are saying this is just like hiring of Norm Chow. Nothing really is going to come out of it. Don't really get that side of the spectrum because Norm was hired as full time OC while Erickson is there to assist Brian Johnson.

I think were getting caught up slowly with the speed and sheer size of the pack, but our philosophies are still stuck in MWC mode. Hopefully this can help us put a mark in the conference and start playing Pac 12 football. Again, were still not a Pac 12 team, and I think this is why we made the move.

I also think Travis Wilson somewhat resembles a young Osweiler(horrendous sp), so hopefully we can get some of the same type of results.

Edit: ANd just maybe we might stop getting stomped by you guys. Tired of that s**t.

Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
Personally I like it. And that seems to be the consensus amongst us. We have BJ who has a great offensive mind but is only 27 years old. He still is learning and at the moment I think having the offense square on his shoulders is too much for him. He needs a guy to come in and show him how to handle certain situations and how to build a Pac 12 caliber offense. That's what I like about it.

Others are saying this is just like hiring of Norm Chow. Nothing really is going to come out of it. Don't really get that side of the spectrum because Norm was hired as full time OC while Erickson is there to assist Brian Johnson.

I think were getting caught up slowly with the speed and sheer size of the pack, but our philosophies are still stuck in MWC mode. Hopefully this can help us put a mark in the conference and start playing Pac 12 football. Again, were still not a Pac 12 team, and I think this is why we made the move.

I also think Travis Wilson somewhat resembles a young Osweiler(horrendous sp), so hopefully we can get some of the same type of results.

Edit: ANd just maybe we might stop getting stomped by you guys. Tired of that s**t.

Keep in mind it was Noel Mazzone that really got the offense and Brock Oz going. He is the OC at UCLA now. Mazzone also coached Rivers at NC State, so he is a QB guru. We will see how WIlson does, obviously a tall and athletic guy, I think having a guy in there the whole season instead of the revolving door will help a lot though. You guys are due for someone on offense to break out.

SEC PREVIEW

1st Team Offense
QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
RB Todd Gurley, Georgia
RB T.J. Yeldon, Alabama
WR Amari Cooper, Alabama
WR Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt
TE Arthut Lynch, Georgia
OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama
OT Antonio Richardson, Tennessee
OG Chris Burnette, Georgia
OG La'el Collins, LSU
OC Travis Swanson, Arkansas

2nd Team Offense
QB Aaron Murray, Georgia
RB Jeremy Hill, LSU
RB Jeff Scott, Ole Miss
WR Odell Beckham Jr., LSU
WR Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss
WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M
OT Wesley Johnson, Vanderbilt
OT Chaz Green, Florida
OG Aaron Morris, Ole Miss
OG Anthony Steen, Alabama
OC David Andrews, Georgia

1st Team Defense
DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina
DT Daniel McCullers, Tenn
DT Anthony Johnson, LSU
DE Chris Smith, Arkansas
OLB Denzel Nkemdiche, Ole Miss
LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
OLB Adrian Hubbard, Alabama
CB Marcus Roberson, Florida
CB Tharold Simon, LSU
S Craig Loston, LSU
S Kenny Ladler, Vanderbilt

2nd Team Defense
DE Trey Flowers, Arkansas
DT Issac Gross, Ole Miss
DT Dominique Easley, Florida
DE Dante Fowler, Jr., Florida
OLB Alvin Dupree, Kentucky
ILB A.J. Johnson, Tenn.
OLB Cameron Lawrence, Miss St.
CB Loucheiz Purifoy, Florida
CB Andre Hal, Vanderbilt
S Vinny Sunseri, Alabama
S Byron Moore, Tenn

Why not post an All-NCAA?

Originally posted by TheRambler:
Why not post an All-NCAA?

Saving for last, in June

Gonna do ACC 1st and 2nd team (March), Big 12 1st and 2nd team (April), and then Big 10 1st and 2nd team (May).

Right now my lists are way early, could have injuries in Spring Ball or guys emerging. But hey, its fun to take an early look at. And I'll be excited to see my pre-season teams compared to the experts.

Its interesting that Manziel, Gurley, Yeldon, Amari Cooper and Mike Evans were all freshman last year. All I think will be 1st team SEC players as sophmores .

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RT @LATimesklein: Per #USC, DL Christian Heyward, DL DeVante Wilson and TE Christian Thomas no longer with program.

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Of course. RT @ISDUpdate: BREAKING: QB Gunner Kiel intends to transfer from #NotreDame. (Free) http://bit.ly/14zGZ6Y

BIG 12 Preview

1st Team Offense
QB David Ash, Texas
RB Lache Seastrunk, Baylor
RB Damien Williams, Oklahoma
WR Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State
WR Mike Davis, Texas
WR Eric Ward, Texas Tech
OT Cyril Richardson, Baylor
OT Cornelius Lucas, Kansas State
OG Trey Hopkins, Texas
OG Bronson Irwin, Oklahoma
C Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma

1st Team Defense
DE Devonte Fields, TCU
DT Calvin Barnett, Oklahoma State
DT Chucky Hunter, TCU
DE Kerry Hyder, Texas State
OLB Ben Heeney, Kansas
ILB Bryce Hagar, Baylor
OLB Joel Hasley, TCU
CB Jason Verrett, TCU
CB Kevin Peterson, Oklahoma State
S Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State
S Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma

2nd Team Offense
QB Casey Pachall, TCU
RB Johnathan Gray, Texas
RB James Sims, Kansas
WR Tevin Reece, Baylor
WR Brandon Carter, TCU
TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
OT Tayo Fabuluje, TCU
OT Parker Graham, Oklahoma State
OG Le'Raven Clark, Texas Tech
OG Mason Walters, Texas
C B.J. Finney, Kansas State

2nd Team Defense
DE Dartwan Bush, Texas Tech
DT Jake McDonough, Iowa State
DT James Castleman, Oklahoma State
DE Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas
OLB Shaun Lewis, Oklahoma State
ILB Eddie Lackey, Baylor
OLB Jarell Childs, Kansas State
CB Carrington Byndom, Texas
CB Quandre Diggs, Texas
S Sam Carter, TCU
S Karl Joseph, West Virginia

ALL ACC Team

First Team Offense
QB - Tajh Boyd, Clemson
RB - Duke Johnson, Miami
WR - Alex Amidon, Boston College
WR - Sammy Watkins, Clemson
WR - Phillip Dorsett, Miami
TE - Eric Ebron, North Carolina
OT - Alex Hust, North Carolina
OT - Brandon Thomas, Clemson
OG - Tyler Shatley, Clemson
OG - Will Jackson, Georgia Tech
OC - Brandon Linder, Miami

2nd Team Offense
QB - Bryn Renner, North Carolina
RB - Roderick McDowell, Clemson
WR - Stefon Diggs, Maryland
WR - Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest
WR - Quinshad Davis, North Carolina
WR - Rashad Greene, Florida State
OT - Seantrel Henderson, Miami
OT - Cameron Erving, Florida State
OG - Tre Jackson, Florida State
OG - Brent Benedict, Virginia Tech
OC - Russell Bodine, North Carolina

1st Team Defense
DE - Kareem Martin, North Carolina
DT - Derrick Hopkins, Virginia Tech
DT - T.Y. McGill, NC State
DE - James Gayle, Virginia Tech
OLB - Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech
ILB - Jack Tyler, Virginia Tech
OLB - Christian Jones, Florida State
CB - Russ Cockrell, Duke
CB - Antone Exum, Virginia Tech
S - Jemea THomas, Georgia Tech
S - Tre Boston, North Carolina

2nd Team Defense
DE - Vic Beasley, Clemson
DT - Timmy Jernigan, Florida State
DT - Thomas Teal, NC State
DE - Darryl Cato-Bishop, NC State
OLB - Kevin Peirre-Louis, Boston College
ILB - Denzel Perryman, Miami
OLB - Brandon Watts, Georgia Tech
CB - Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech
CB - Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State
S - Kyshoen Jarrett, Virginia Tech
S - Karlos Williams, Florida State

ALL Big 10 Team

1st Team Offense
QB Braxton Miller, Ohio State
RB James White, Wisconsin
RB Venric Mark, Northwestern
WR Allen Robinson, Penn State
WR Corey Brown, Ohio State
TE Jacob Pederson Wisconsin
OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan
OT Andrew Norwell, Ohio State
OG Spencer Long, Nebraska
OG John Urschel, Penn State
OC Brandon Vitabile, Northwestern

2nd Team Offense
QB Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
RB Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
RB Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska
WR Cody Lattimer, Indiana
WR Kenny Bell, Nebraska
TE Kyle Carter, Penn State
OT Jeremiah Stiles, Nebraska
OT Jack Mewhort, Ohio State
OG Ryan Groy, Wisconsin
OG Patrick Omameh, Michigan
OC Corey Linsley, Ohio State

1st Team Defense
DE Tyler Scott, Northwestern
DT Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
DT Beau Allen, Wisconsin
DE Deion Barnes, Penn State
OLB Max Bullough, Mich St
ILB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State
OLB Chris Borland, Wisconsin
CB Darqueze Dennard. Mich St
CB Bradley Robley, Ohio State
S Christian Bryant, Ohio State
S Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

2nd Team Defense
DE David Gilbert, Wisconsin
DT Carl Davis, Iowa
DE Frank Clark, Michigan
OLB Jake Ryan, Michigan
ILB Jonathan Brown, Illinois
OLB Chi Chi Ariguzo, Northwestern
CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Nebraska
CB Ricardo Allen, Purdue
CB Ciante Evans, Nebraska
S Dezmen Southward, Wisconsin
S Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State