Ball St (-6) over Miami OH
Miami has several players back in the mix after taking a year off to work on academics, and most of the starters returning on both sides of the ball, this could easily the MAC?s biggest turnaround team if it?s more physical up front. BUT does the starting experience for the O-line mean that much considering they struggled to open holes and protect the QB. Mike Kokal is a good passer who might be special one he gets more than two seconds to throw the ball; a luxury he never had last year. The defense should have enough talent to generate pressure, but that question is unknown. Being this is the first game there are going to be many questions but looking at where each team struggles and the strengths Ball has an advantage, Ball St has its offense in place, is well past the suspensions and problems of a few years ago, and should be in the hunt for the MAC West title and the program?s first winning season since 1996. It'll be too tempting to throw, throw, and throw some more with all the weapons in the passing game. Lewis is a small, quick back who won't be a workhorse, but might be tough to stop when he gets a few holes to run throw. He has to provide some semblance of balance to the offense. The passing game and quick hits to the RB will be enough to keep the redhawks off the ball. Nate Davis is coming into his second year and should be able to lead his team to good things this year. This is a typical MAC team with enough players on defense but will look to out score the teams they play. Miami OH was a power in the MAC but Ball st has started to climb the ladder. They have talent on the offensive side and they had a good recuiting class to help out the defense. Now they line up and look to build on a pass year of improvements. Last year this game was a win for Ball st at Miami OH. Hoke is a good coach with a young BUT an experienced team, he should have the cards going in the right direction for the home opener. Looking at the passing attack to set up the running plays, the deep pass will hold Miami off the line and the Ball O-line should be able to get Davis some time. Don't forget Davis can make plays happen with his feet and he will in the first home game. Both defense will give up big plays but IMO Miami has more work to reach the play of Ball st this season.
GL to all this season!
Cheers
Irish
Miami has several players back in the mix after taking a year off to work on academics, and most of the starters returning on both sides of the ball, this could easily the MAC?s biggest turnaround team if it?s more physical up front. BUT does the starting experience for the O-line mean that much considering they struggled to open holes and protect the QB. Mike Kokal is a good passer who might be special one he gets more than two seconds to throw the ball; a luxury he never had last year. The defense should have enough talent to generate pressure, but that question is unknown. Being this is the first game there are going to be many questions but looking at where each team struggles and the strengths Ball has an advantage, Ball St has its offense in place, is well past the suspensions and problems of a few years ago, and should be in the hunt for the MAC West title and the program?s first winning season since 1996. It'll be too tempting to throw, throw, and throw some more with all the weapons in the passing game. Lewis is a small, quick back who won't be a workhorse, but might be tough to stop when he gets a few holes to run throw. He has to provide some semblance of balance to the offense. The passing game and quick hits to the RB will be enough to keep the redhawks off the ball. Nate Davis is coming into his second year and should be able to lead his team to good things this year. This is a typical MAC team with enough players on defense but will look to out score the teams they play. Miami OH was a power in the MAC but Ball st has started to climb the ladder. They have talent on the offensive side and they had a good recuiting class to help out the defense. Now they line up and look to build on a pass year of improvements. Last year this game was a win for Ball st at Miami OH. Hoke is a good coach with a young BUT an experienced team, he should have the cards going in the right direction for the home opener. Looking at the passing attack to set up the running plays, the deep pass will hold Miami off the line and the Ball O-line should be able to get Davis some time. Don't forget Davis can make plays happen with his feet and he will in the first home game. Both defense will give up big plays but IMO Miami has more work to reach the play of Ball st this season.
GL to all this season!
Cheers
Irish
