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NT03 · July 25, 2007

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Top Quarterbacks

1. Michael Desormeaux, UL Lafayette

2. Omar Haugabook, Troy

3. Kinsmon Lancaster, UL Monroe

4. Corey Leonard, Arkansas State

5. Joe Craddock, Middle Tennessee

6. Rusty Smith, Florida Atlantic

7. Paul McCall, Florida International

8. Daniel Meager, North Texas

Running Backs

1. Jamario Thomas, North Texas

2. Calvin Dawson, UL Monroe

3. Tyrell Fenroy, UL Lafayette

4. Reggie Arnold, Arkansas State

5. Kenny Cattouse, Troy

6. Charles Pierre, Florida Atlantic

7. DeMarco McNair, Middle Tennessee

8. Cedric Wilkerson, Arkansas State

9. Julian Reams, Florida International

10. Amod Ned, Florida International

Receivers

1. Gary Banks, Troy

2. LaGregory Sapp, UL Monroe

3. Mykeal Terry, Troy

4. Bobby Williams, Middle Tennessee

5. Derrick Smith, UL Lafayette

6. Frantz Simeon, Florida Atlantic

7. Kevin Jones, Arkansas State

8. Houston Whiddon, Florida International

9. Brandon Jackson, North Texas

10. Levi Dejohnette, Arkansas State

Kickers

1. Drew Edmiston, UL Lafayette

2. Cole Wilson, UL Monroe

3. Greg Whibbs, Troy

4. Josh Arauco, Arkansas State

5. Matt King, Middle Tennessee

6. Warley Leroy, Florida Atlantic

7. Dustin Rivest, Florida International

8. Steven Woodward, North Texas

Top 20 Sun Belt Fantasy Prospects

(These aren't necessary based on total points, but value to their position is also taken into account.)

1. RB Jamario Thomas, North Texas

2. RB Calvin Dawson, UL Monroe

3. QB Michael Desormeaux, UL Lafayette

4. RB Tyrell Fenroy, UL Lafayette

5. RB Reggie Arnold, Arkansas State

6. QB Omar Haugabook, Troy

7. QB Kinsmon Lancaster, UL Monroe

8. WR Gary Banks, Troy

9. QB Corey Leonard, Arkansas State

10. RB Kenny Cattouse, Troy

11. QB Joe Craddock, Middle Tennessee

12. RB Charles Pierre, Florida Atlantic

13. RB DeMarco McNair, Middle Tennessee

14. RB Cedric Wilkerson, Arkansas State

15. WR LaGregory Sapp, UL Monroe

16. WR Mykeal Terry, Troy

17. PK Drew Edmiston, UL Lafayette

18. PK Cole Wilson, UL Monroe

19. WR Bobby Williams, Middle Tennessee

20. WR Derrick Smith, UL Lafayette

Edited July 25, 2007 by NT03

Green to the Bone · July 25, 2007

Prediction: The J-Mo of old will return under Dodge. With a less predictable playbook (no more draw, draw, draw, punt), and hopefully with a respectable OL, he will be able to prosper, both running and even catching a few.

Heck, they might let him chuck one now and then, just to further shake up the D.

Charlie NT 73 · July 25, 2007

With Coach Dodge's offense, the RB position is a key ingredient in making

the offense effective. The past 3 years at SLC, Coach Dodge's RB's averaged

something like 1500yds. SLC RB Tre Newton had 1750yds last season.

Second-I do not believe the defensive coordinators will "stack the box" this

year like they did against DD's power run game.

So, I too predict a big year for Jamario Thomas, both as a RB and as a

receiver in the passing game. This offense will be perfect for him! He will

have the room to do what he does best-- use his natural talent to bust

things open!

GreenN'walinsVet · July 25, 2007

With Coach Dodge's offense, the RB position is a key ingredient in making
the offense effective. The past 3 years at SLC, Coach Dodge's RB's averaged
something like 1500yds. SLC RB Tre Newton had 1750yds last season.
Second-I do not believe the defensive coordinators will "stack the box" this
year like they did against DD's power run game.
So, I too predict a big year for Jamario Thomas, both as a RB and as a
receiver in the passing game. This offense will be perfect for him! He will
have the room to do what he does best-- use his natural talent to bust
things open!

I can gurantee they wont stack the box, even if we run more then we all think. Its just not possible, think about it. If you go four wide, and the defense just goes man to man at the line of scrimmage, that only leaves 7 left for the box. If they use a safty as well, that only leaves 6 witch is most likely. Then you have 5 to block 6, so concievably that leaves Jamario with only one man left to beat to be into the open secondary. I dont about you but I like my chances.