Nick Gerogosian of VandelaySports.com is the MAC Daddy – for years he has covered the Mid-American Conference with all a fanatic’s passion and a beat reporter’s attention to detail. You might recall his post-spring MAC briefings - he again joins Fantasy College Blitz to prepare you for your draft like no one else can.

Overview

BGSU WR Freddie Barnes only did this 19 times in 2009.

Bowling Green surprised a lot of people winning seven games in 2009 and earning the Humanitarian Bowl.  In fact, BG easily could have finished 11-2 last season instead of 7-6 as the new coaching staff under Dave Clawson really fired up an offense that ranked 6th nationally in passing yards per game.  This season the Falcons return just four starters on each side of the ball and look to rebuild for 2011 & 2012.  Of the 85 scholarship players, 44 are either true or redshirt freshmen.

The Team

The quarterback position is up in the air as four freshmen and a sophomore vie for starters slot.  RB Willie Geter returns after rushing for over 700 yards and nine TDs, and John Pettigrew is a talented but yet-to-be-proven backup.  With the graduation of WR Freddie Barnes the receiving corps will be looking for a new leader – Tyrone Pronty could become that new prime target.  Ben Bojicic and Tyler Donahue return up front as the offensive line will be young but productive unit.

Six returning lettermen return along the defensive line while the LBs all need to be replaced.  Keith Morgan and Adrien Spencer lead the defensive backfield.

The Verdict

The Falcons are a year away from making some noise in the MAC east.  Offensively replacing QB Tyler Sheehan and WR Freddie Barnes will prove very difficult to overcome and defensively this team will continue to have issues.  After a brutal baptism by fire four-game non-conference slate to open the season, look for the Falcons to settle down and become a spoiler and knock off at least one MAC contender.  This year’s team will not fall far under Clawson – keep an eye out for the new QB as your best fantasy bet.

2010 Schedule & Prediction

Sept 4  at Troy   L
Sept 11  at Tulsa   L
Sept 18  Marshall  L
Sept 25  at Michigan  L
Oct 2  Buffalo   W
Oct 9  at Ohio   L
Oct 16  at Temple  L
Oct 23  Kent State   W
Oct 30  at Central Michigan L
Nov 10  Miami (O)  W
Nov 17  at Toledo  L
Nov 26  Western Michigan W
4-8 Overall; 4-4 MAC

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