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[Mean Green 93-98]

Here is the predicted finish:

1. Troy: It all starts and ends with Haugabook, who is one of the conference's most exciting players. Cornerback Leodis McKelvin leads a solid defense. The Trojans will take their lumps early, but will be the favorites to return to their third bowl game in the past four years.

2. Louisiana-Lafayette: The Ragin' Cajuns have one of the best running backs in the conference back in Tyrell Fenroy. The junior racked up 1,197 yards and 10 touchdowns, while ranking 38th in the nation in yards per game (114.1). Michael Desormeaux takes over at quarterback as Jerry Babb has graduated.

3. Florida Atlantic: A star-studded defense will keep the Owls in a lot of games in conference. They'll need to step up on offense and will look to redshirt sophomore Rusty Smith at quarterback and running back Charles Pierre.

4. Arkansas State: The Indians will need strong play from QB Corey Leonard if they are going to challenge for the league title. Sophomore RB Reggie Arnold is already a stud, becoming the 13th player in school history to top 1,000 rushing yards.

5. Louisiana-Monroe: With 10 starters back on offense, the Warhawks are the definite sleeper of the Sun Belt. RB Calvin Dawson and WR LaGregory Sapp are very good, along with an offensive line that returns five starters.

6. Middle Tennessee: Things are going to look a lot different as the Blue Raiders must replace QB Clint Marks and RB Eugene Gross. Safety Damon Nickson, one of the best returners in the nation, is one of six starters back on defense.

7. North Texas: After bursting onto the scene in 2004 as a freshman, Jamarrio Thomas' production has seen a major dropoff. The senior will be looking for redemption as the Mean Green has an inexperienced offense.

8. Florida International: The Golden Panthers will be looking for new QB Paul McCall and a solid offensive line to improve the worst offensive team in the nation (9.6 ppg). Lionell Singleton is one of the top defenders in the conference.

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With the three-headed monster rotation of Wilson, Meager and Vizza, we will conquer the Belt and prove them all wrong.

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Let's look at some previous year's predictions:

2005 Prediction:

1. MTSU

2. UNT

3. ULL

4. AKST

5. ULM

6. TROY

7. FAU

8. FIU

Actual:

1. AKST

1. ULL

1. ULM

2. FIU

2. MTSU

2. Troy

3. FAU

3. UNT

2006 Prediction:

1. Troy

2. ULL

3. UNT

4. ULM

5. MTSU

6. AKST

7. FIU

8. FAU

Actual:

1. MTSU

1. Troy

2. AKST

2. FAU

3. ULL

3. ULM

4. UNT

5. FIU