Can you believe it….already Week Eight!

The 2009 college football season, for the fantasy crowd, is almost over.  Most of your leagues are in the home stretch…fighting for playoff spots…upsetting the playoff apple-cart for your rivals….trying to keep out of the cellar….wondering why your star player early in the season has now turned into Buster McBust…

In dealing with college football QBs for Fantasy College Blitz, I have noticed that, at this time of the season, the QB position seems to produce fewer numbers….especially those at the BCS-level schools.   Generally, the QBs at the BCS-level schools are playing their conference foes, and, their tougher ones as the season progresses.

Fortunately, some QBs are immune to the “end of season doldrums”.  One of them, Houston QB Case Keenum (photo, thanks Scout.com), seems to put up better numbers playing against his conference foes. Read the rest of this entry →

As we near the start of the 2009 season, every mag and every rag will be listing their “must see” games for 2009.

Since we at Fantasy College Blitz are a fantasy college football site…we do have our “must see” games….although our “must see” are for those who want to see stats piled up, and, scores galore.

So, for our first edition of “The Games Every Fantasy Player Should Watch”, we are going to look at some of the September matchups….games that will most likely feature the college players you have drafted (or will draft)

Hey, even for one afternoon in September, Colin Kaepernick (photo, thanks IconSMI) and his Wolf Pack from Reno just might turn NBC into the “Nevada Broadcasting Company”.

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In the WAC’s weekly air show, any wide receiver is capable of a big day. Here are five to target as you’re shopping for the best 2009 WAC fantasy football wide receivers.

Austin Pettis during the Poinsettia Bowl against TCU (thanks Icon SMI)

1. Austin Pettis, Boise State
Boise State scores a lot. Kellen Moore passes a lot. Ipso facto, Pettis is in store for some big numbers. He won’t get the yards afte the catch like teammate Titus Young, but he will get the end zone jump balls and red zone looks that he has become known for. He’s taking over the No. 1 wide receiver spot from Jeremy Childs, and while he doesn’t have Childs’ immaculate route running just yet (it’s exceptional, not immaculate), he makes up for it in size and hops. Expect 10+TDs and 1,000+ yards.

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Boise State’s strong 2008 was in large part thanks to defense – a WAC rarity. Or so it used to be. With San Jose State sending d-linemen to the pros, New Mexico State shooting up the passing defense charts, and LaTech keeping BCS offenses in check, defense is no longer a dirty word, especially for these five who make up the best fantasy WAC options for defense and special teams. 

(thanks BroncoSports.com)

1.Boise State 

The Broncos finished 15th in total defense and were particularly staunch in defending the pass last year, and 2009 bodes well for a redux. Four out of a star-studded five defensive backs return, as well as two keys to the Bronco pass rush. BSU runs deep at defensive tackle, and their soon-to-be vaunted 4-2-5 proved difficult for spread offenses to attack. Throw in the conference’s best special teams with  Kyle Brotzman (2-for-2 from 50+ yards) and CB/PR Kyle Wilson (three punt return TDs in November) and this is a unit you’ll want to keep an eye on. 

2. San Jose State. 

The Spartans seem to do defense well every year, and this is no exception. The Ihenacho brothers, Duke and Carl, were surprising stars on last year’s defense and they’ll head up the job of replacing four starters, including current pros Jarron Gilbert, Christopher Owens, and Coye Francies. Special teams is in good hands with head coach Dick Tomey who has consistently improved the SJSU kicking game since he arrived. Colorado transfer Tyler Cope takes over the field goal duties.  Read the rest of this entry →

Dennis Morris, Louisiannna Tech Bulldogs, runs in for a touchdown against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

1. Kyle Efaw, Boise State 
The youngster received a good amount of playing time last year with the injury to starter Chris O’Neill, and he showed glimpses of big-time talent. With a year to mature, he should be in store for a big season in 2009. The tight end position has often been a key spot for the Bronco offense, and it is even more so with the way that quarterback Kellen Moore checks down and goes through his progressions. Efaw is the receiving threat out of the Bronco TE rotation, which makes him a good fantasy pick-up. 

2. Dennis Morris, Louisiana Tech 
The Bulldogs graduated two tight ends off last year’s team, which should mean increased playing time for Morris. A big body at 6’2″, 226 pounds, Morris averaged 22 yards per catch last year with a touchdown. 

3. Terrance Williams, San Jose State 
The good news is that Williams was San Jose State’s second leading receiver last year. The bad news is that being San Jose State’s second leading receiver only meant having more than 200 yards. Williams finished with 288, and with the loss of senior David Richmond, Williams will be the leading receiver who returns this fall. Chances are good that SJSU quarterbacks will look his way again; it’s just hard to tell if that means much.  Read the rest of this entry →