Friday, August 29, 2008

The Season is Back!


Finally. The Season is here. Redemption is near. I didn't think it was possible, but my anticipation for tomorrow's opening game against Michigan St. is much higher than last year's Tennessee game. It's a new season and we have a new breed of youngsters ready to take the field. We're good this year. We even have better talent than last year. It's like having a secret and tomorrow, we're going to let it out. Riley has shown flashes of brilliance and I don't doubt that we're going to see it all hang out tomorrow.

Some quick thoughts:

- Jahvid Best. Prediction: Pac-10 Offensive player of the year. He barely had any carries last year and missed the latter part of the season, so he's still a little bit of a secret. He's our #1 guy this and is fully healed from last year's hip injury. I can not wait until the first time he takes it 50+ yards to the house. At FAD last week, he looked noticeably more muscular than last year and I asked him if he was faster. He didn't hesitate when he said, "Yes."

- Kevin "Wiley" Riley. The man. No doubt. I think I've written enough about him. I truly believe he will be Tedford's best QB. I know that is very high expectations, but we're just going to have to wait and see.

- Alex Mack. He's the anchor for this year's team. His senior leadership will go a long way in maintaining the team chemistry. But more importantly, he's going to blow open huge gaping holes in the middle for Best.

It's a new year and it's Rose Bowl or bust. Stay tuned for more updates...

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