2010 NC State Football Predictions

The North Carolina State Wolfpack finished the 2009 season at 5-7. It was their fourth straight losing campaign and the third in a row under head coach Tom O’Brien. N.C. State has now lost at least six games in five of the last six years, including three straight seven loss seasons under O’Brien. He has helped build a potent offense, but the defensive side of the football has been lacking. Led by standout quarterback Russell Wilson, the Wolfpack averaged an impressive 30.3 points... 

2010 College Football Predictions: Arkansas

Arkansas is one of the more popular darkhorse picks to win this season’s national title because of all the offensive fire power it brings back. But if you’re a believer in defense winning championships, you may not be so quick to make Arkansas your sleeper. Led by quarterback Ryan Mallett, the Razorbacks boasted the No. 1 scoring offense in the SEC last season. However, the defense ranked No. 12 in the SEC in total defense, giving up 401.2 yards per game. The offense will once again... 

2010 Middle Tennessee Football Predictions

If defense wins championships, then the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders may be in for a long season. After finishing 7-1 in conference and 10-3 overall, the ‘Raiders concluded their best season since joining Division I FBS in 1999 with its first ever bowl victory over Southern Miss in the 2009 New Orleans Bowl. It was just MT’s second ever bowl game in school history. Despite returning eight starters from a team that averaged 32 points and 422 yards a game in 2009, the ‘Raiders defense could... 

2010 St Louis Rams Predictions

Things have not went well for the St Louis Rams over the course of the last three seasons, and it reached an all-time low in 2009, as the Rams posted their worst overall record in franchise history at 1-15. However even with the poor finish the Rams decided that they would keep head coach Stave Spagnuolo, as they trust he will get this team back into contention in the NFC West. Below is my 2010 St Louis Rams preview and my prediction on where they finish the season in the NFC West. Offense: Despite... 

2010 San Francisco 49ers Predictions

The San Francisco 49ers 8-8 record in 2009 was their best finish since going 10-6 in 2002. It was the second straight season that the 49ers finished second in the NFC West, and they appear to have their best shot to win the division in years with the Arizona Cardinals losing star quarterback Kurt Warner to retirement.  Still this team has to perform before they simply get the division handed over to them. Below is my 2010 San Francisco 49ers preview, plus my prediction on where they finish the season... 

2010 Seattle Seahawks Predictions

The Seattle Seahawks have put their team in the hands of former USC head coach Pete Carroll, who looks for more success in his second stint as an NFL head coach. Carroll came in right away and made a number of changes and additions on both sides of the ball, and he seems to have everyone buying into his system. Carroll decided to stick with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, but brought along Jeremy Bates from USC to be the teams new offensive coordinator. Here is a quick preview to the 2010 Seattle... 

2010 Arizona Cardinals Predictions

Can the Arizona Cardinals stay on top the NFC West without quarterback Kurt Warner?  That is the question everyone is asking heading into the 2010 season. Warner led the Cardinals to their second straight division title in 2009, as the Cardinals finished up the regular season at 10-6. After beating the Green Bay Packers in an overtime thriller in the first round of the postseason, the Cardinals were no match for the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round and there season was over. With the West... 

2010 College Football Predictions: Kentucky

Joker Phillips has bled Kentucky blue as a player and as an assistant coach. Now, he will bleed it from the top as the new head coach of the Wildcats. Phillips has been a part of a coaching staff that has led Kentucky to four straight bowl appearances, winning at least seven games in each of those seasons. This feat should not be taken lightly considering the last time Kentucky strung together four straight seven win seasons was about 100 years ago (1909-1912). Phillips wants to take the program... 

2010 College Football Predictions: Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off a disappointing 8-5 campaign, but hopes are high that the program will return to an elite level in 2010. Head coach Bob Stoops’ track record at Oklahoma certainly suggests the Sooners won’t be down for long. In fact, Oklahoma is 117-29 in the 11 seasons Stoops has been at the helm. Injuries, specifically the one to quarterback Sam Bradford, played a big part in last year’s disappointment. However, they also allowed some of the younger guys... 

2010 Atlanta Falcons Predictions

The Atlanta Falcons will head into the 2010 season with one thing in mind, win the NFC South. The Falcons battled through a lot of injuries to key players in 2009, but still managed to finish the season 9-7. I think there are a lot of people sleeping on the Falcons in 2010. They have a much easier schedule to manage this season, and have made some nice moves this offseason and should head into the season relatively healthy. Here is a quick look at the 2010 Atlanta Falcons, plus my prediction on where... 

2010 New Orleans Saints Predictions

The New Orleans Saints were the best team in football in 2009, as they defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints will have the difficult challenge of coming back even stronger the next season, as teams will do whatever it takes to knock them off their throne. Without question there is enough talent on this team to get back to the Super Bowl this season, but it all depends on how much the players and coaches want to win it all again this season. Here is a look at what the... 

2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Predictions

In the first season under head coach Raheem Morris the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went just 3-13 and easily finished in last place in the NFC South. With so many changes taking place last season, it was no surprise the Buccaneers struggled, but the key will be showing some improvement this season, as they have a lot of very good young football players on this team. Here is a look at what the Bucs will send to the field, plus my take on where they finish the season in the NFC South. Offense: The Buccaneers... 

2010 Carolina Panthers Predictions

The Carolina Panthers head into the 2010 season off an 8-8 record and third place finish in the NFC South. It was a disappointing finish, as the Panthers came into the 2009 season with high expectations after finishing 12-4 in 2008. A big reason for the Panther’s drop off in 2009 was the play of quarterback Jake Delhomme, who started only 11 games before being benched. The Panthers will not be able to put the blame on Delhomme this season, as they cut Delhomme this past offseason. The Panthers... 

2010 USC Football Predictions

Pete Carroll had a marvelous nine-year run at the University of Southern California. During his stay, the program won 83.6 percent of its games (97-19). With Carroll leaving for the NFL, and with the NCAA cracking down on the program, it will be up to new head coach Lane Kiffin to ensure that USC remains one of college football’s elite. Kiffin did well at Tennessee a season ago, so there is reason to believe he can do even better with a more talented USC squad. After failing to win a Pac-1o... 

2010 College Football Predictions: Michigan State

After finishing the 2008 season at 9-4, the Michigan State Spartans took a step back in 2009. They finished the regular season with a 6-6 record and then fell below .500 with a 31-41 loss to Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl. After challenging for a Big Ten title in 2008, last season’s results were a bit disappointing. Still, it was Michigan State’s third straight bowl trip. If the Spartans can become bowl eligible for a fourth straight season, it will match their longest streak of bowl... 

2010 Detroit Lions Predictions

The Detroit Lions enter the 2010 season off another miserable season where they managed to win just two games, but the future is starting to look a lot brighter for a franchise that hasn’t been to the playoffs since 1999, and hasn’t had a winning season since 2000. The Lions have been very active this offseason adding a number of players that will have a huge impact on this team turning things around this season. Here is a quick look at what the Lions will look like in 2010, plus my prediction... 

2010 Green Bay Packers Predictions

The Green Bay Packers were one of the surprise teams in 2009, as they went from winning just six games in 2008 to finishing 11-5 and a second place finish behind the Vikings in the NFC North. The Packers earned a spot in the postseason as one of the wild card teams, but were one and done after suffering a tough loss to the Cardinals in a 51-45 overtime thriller. The Packers head into the 2010 season with a ton of confidence, but for this team to take over the North they have to find a way to beat... 

2010 Chicago Bears Predictions

After reaching the Super Bowl in 2006 the Chicago Bears have spent the last three seasons watching the playoffs at home. Heading into the 2009 season there was a lot of optimism surrounding the Bears organization after they acquired Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos, but things just didn’t turn out the way they were planned and the Bears finished the year at 7-9. Without a draft pick in the first two rounds, the Bears have had to make upgrades via free agency and trades this offseason. The Bears... 

2010 Minnesota Vikings Predictions

The Minnesota Vikings are once again playing the waiting game on quarterback Brett Favre heading into the 2010 season. The Vikings are without a question one of the top teams to win the Super Bowl if Favre decides to come back for another season, after he led the team to and NFC North division title and 12-4 record, and was what many consider a very bad call from taking this team the Super Bowl. Without Favre the Vikings will not only struggle to hold off the Packers in the North, they could end... 

2010 Central Michigan Football Predictions

After finishing 23rd in the rankings, the Central Michigan Chippewa’s capped off the 2009 season with an exciting 44-41 double-overtime victory over the Troy Trojans in the GMAC Bowl. It was a fitting ending for a team that completed the year 12-2 overall, winning all eight of their MAC West conference games. The Chippewas’ potent offense rushed for 168 and passed for another 255 yards per game, scoring an average of 33.9 points to lead the conference and finish No. 13 overall in the country. Now...