CFN's Rankings 110-119 SMU -112
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:28 amI don't know if the website is synced with websites that I visit, but Justin Willis is on the front of collegefootballnews.com
There's one very important distinction in the CFN preseason rankings: these are based on how good the teams are going into the season and NOT how they're going to finish
112. SMU
- 2008 SMU Preview | Offense | Defense | Depth Chart
What to watch for on offense: An 80-20 run-pass mix. No, the personnel doesn’t yet fit what June Jones wants to do in Dallas, but that won’t stop him from going up top with the same frequency he did at Hawaii. The Mustangs have spent the past six months trying to digest a completely new playbook and language. While there were strides in April, and more to come in August, growing pains will be inevitable when the season kicks off with a trip to Rice.
What to watch for on defense: Speed off the edge. Lacking the size and strength up front to move blockers off the line, new coordinator Tom Mason plans to use the Mustangs’ speed to disrupt opponents. If SMU has any chance to improve on last year’s dismal results, it’ll be up to sophomore ends Youri Yenga, Anthony Sowe, and Jordan Johnson to blow past tackles and create havoc before plays have a chance to develop.
Relative Strengths: Wide Receiver, Quarterback
Relative Weaknesses: Offensive Line, Defensive Line
There's one very important distinction in the CFN preseason rankings: these are based on how good the teams are going into the season and NOT how they're going to finish
112. SMU
- 2008 SMU Preview | Offense | Defense | Depth Chart
What to watch for on offense: An 80-20 run-pass mix. No, the personnel doesn’t yet fit what June Jones wants to do in Dallas, but that won’t stop him from going up top with the same frequency he did at Hawaii. The Mustangs have spent the past six months trying to digest a completely new playbook and language. While there were strides in April, and more to come in August, growing pains will be inevitable when the season kicks off with a trip to Rice.
What to watch for on defense: Speed off the edge. Lacking the size and strength up front to move blockers off the line, new coordinator Tom Mason plans to use the Mustangs’ speed to disrupt opponents. If SMU has any chance to improve on last year’s dismal results, it’ll be up to sophomore ends Youri Yenga, Anthony Sowe, and Jordan Johnson to blow past tackles and create havoc before plays have a chance to develop.
Relative Strengths: Wide Receiver, Quarterback
Relative Weaknesses: Offensive Line, Defensive Line