| Bobby McCain-Memphis |
| Adrian McDonald-Houston |
| Jacoby Allen-UCF |
| Kenneth Acker-SMU |
| Byron Jones-Uconn |
| Thomas Bates-Houston |
| Charles Gaines-Louisville |
| Anthony Harris-Virginia |
| Kendall Fuller-Virginia Tech |
| Brandon Facyson-Virginia Tech |
| Kevin Johnson-Wake Forest |
| Ross Cockrell-Duke |
| Bashaud Breeland-Clemson |
| Tre Boston-North Carolina |
| Breon Borders-Duke |
| Justin Gilbert-Oklahoma State |
| Sam Carter-TCU |
| Isaiah Johnson-Kansas |
| Jason Verrett-TCU |
| JaCory Shepherd-Kansas |
| Demetri Goodson-Baylor |
| Zack Sanchez-Oklahoma |
| Randall Evans-Kansas State |
| Dexter McDonald-Kansas |
| Joe Williams-Baylor |
| Blake Countess-Michigan |
| Ricardo Allen-Purdue |
| Tim Bennett-Indiana |
| BJ Lowery-Iowa |
| Bradley Roby-Ohio State |
| Jordan Lucas-Penn State |
| Stanley Jean-Baptiste-Nebraska |
| Raymon Taylor-Michigan |
| Darqueze Dennard-Michigan State |
| Doran Grant-Ohio State |
| Ryan Keiser-Penn State |
| Trevor Williams-Penn State |
| Lorenzo Doss-Tulane |
| D'Joun Smith-FAU |
| Kevin Byard-Middle Tennessee |
| Marcus Trice-North Texas |
| Shawn Jackson-Tulsa |
| Derrick Strozier-Tulane |
| Jordan Sullen-Tulane |
| Adonis Armstrong-East Carolina |
| Bennett Okotcha-UTSA |
| Le'Vander Liggins-Louisiana Tech |
| Daniel Sorensen-BYU |
| Jimmie Ward-Northern Illinois |
| Jeffery Garrett-Ball State |
| Ronald Zamort-Western Michigan |
| Devin Bass-Ohio |
| Dayonne Nunley-Miami (Ohio) |
| Malachi Freeman-Akron |
| Randall Jette-U Mass |
| Marlon Moore-Northern Illinois |
| Derron Smith-Fresno State |
| Bene' Benwikere-San Jose State |
| Donte Deayon-Boise State |
| Kenneth Penny-UNLV |
| Nevin Lawson-Utah State |
| JJ Whitaker-San Diego State |
| Tajh Hasson-UNLV |
| Bernard Blake-Colorado State |
| DeAndre Elliott-Colorado State |
| Rashaad Reynolds-Oregon State |
| Robert Nelson-Arizona State |
| Steven Nelson-Oregon State |
| Damante Horton-Washington State |
| Deone Bucannon-Washington State |
| Terrence Mitchell-Oregon |
| Marcus Peters-Washington |
| Dion Bailey-USC |
| Keith McGill-Utah |
| Greg Henderson-Colorado |
| Cody Prewitt-Ole Miss |
| Nickoe Whitley-Mississippi State |
| Kenny Ladler-Vanderbilt |
| Andre Hal-Vanderbilt |
| Vernon Hargreaves III-Florida |
| Jonathon Mincy-Auburn |
| Chris Davis-Auburn |
| Cam Thomas-Western Kentucky |
| Trevence Patt-UL-Lafayette |
| Rocky Hayes-Arkansas State |
| Artez Brown-Arkansas State |
Sunday, December 8, 2013
2013 FBS All-Bilo Defensive Back of the Year Candidates
Here is our list of candidates for consideration for our 2013 All-Bilo Defensive Back of the Year award. Quarterfinalists will be named next weekend, with semi-finalists named the following weekend. The winner will be named championship weekend!
2013 FBS All-Bilo Linebacker of the Year Candidates
Here is our list of candidates for consideration for our 2013 FBS All-Bilo Linebacker of the Year award. Quarterfinalists will be named next weekend, with semi-finalists named the following weekend. The winner will be named championship weekend!
| Tyler Matakevich-Temple |
| Efrem Oliphant-Houston |
| Yawin Smallwood-Uconn |
| Derrick Matthews-Houston |
| Steve Longa-Rutgers |
| David Helton-Duke |
| Steele Divitto-Boston College |
| Robert Caldwell-NC State |
| Denzel Perryman-Miami |
| Kevin Pierre-Louis-Boston College |
| Kelby Brown-Duke |
| Jeremiah George-Iowa State |
| Will Smith-Texas Tech |
| Blake Slaughter-Kansas State |
| Ryan Shazier-Ohio State |
| Jonathon Brown-Illinois |
| Damien Proby-Northwestern |
| Chi Chi Ariguzo-Northwestern |
| Chris Borland-Wisconsin |
| Anthony Hitchens-Iowa |
| Shawn Jackson-Tulsa |
| Zach Orr-North Texas |
| TT Barber-Middle Tennessee |
| Uani' Unga-BYU |
| Cody Petersen-Navy |
| Justin Cherocci-Central Michigan |
| Shamari Benton-Central Michigan |
| Chase Murdock-Toledo |
| Jatavis Brown-Akron |
| Ben Ingle-Ball State |
| Keith Smith-San Jose State |
| Jordan Stanton-Wyoming |
| Jake Doughty-Utah State |
| Max Morgan-Colorado State |
| Aaron Davis-Colorado State |
| Zach Vigil-Utah State |
| Jonathon McNeal-Nevada |
| Mark Nzeocha-Wyoming |
| Aaddison Gillam-Colorado |
| Eric Kendricks-UCLA |
| Derrick Malone-Oregon |
| Ramik Wilson-Georgia |
| Amarlo Herrera-Georgia |
| AJ Johnson-Tennessee |
| CJ Mosley-Alabama |
| Avery Williamson-Kentucky |
| Qushaun Lee-Arkansas State |
| Justin Anderson-UL-Lafayette |
| Xavius Boyd-Western Kentucky |
| Joseph Peterson-Gerogia State |
| Denicos Allen-Michigan State |
| Kyle Van Noy-BYU |
| Shaquil Barrett-Colorado State |
| Ejiro Ederaine-Fresno State |
| Anthony Barr-UCLA |
| Trent Murphy-Stanford |
| Darreon Herring-Vanderbilt |
2013 FBS All-Bilo Defensive Lineman of the Year Award Candidates
Here is our list of candidates for consideration for our 2013 FBS Defensive Lineman of the Year award. Quarterfinalists will be named next weekend, with semi-finalists being named the following weekend. The winner will be named on championship weekend!
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2013 FBS All-Bilo Kicker of the Year Award Candidates
Here is our list of candidates for consideration for our 2013 FBS PK of the Year award. Quarterfinalists will be named next weekend, with semi-finalists named the following weekend. The winner will be named on championship weekend!
| Shawn Moffitt-UCF |
| Nate Freese-Boston College |
| Roberto Aguayo-Florida State |
| Chandler Cantanzaro-Clemson |
| Anthony Fera-Texas |
| Michael Geiger-Michigan State |
| Jeff Budzien-Northwestern |
| Pat Smith-Nebraska |
| Josiah Yazdani-Ohio |
| Jeremiah Detmer-Toledo |
| Travis Coons-Washington |
| Colby Delahoussaye-LSU |
| Marshall Morgan-Georgia |
2013 FBS All-Bilo Punter of the Year Candidates
Here is our list of candidates for consideration for our 2013 FBS All-Bilo Punter of the year award. Quarterfinalists will be named next weekend, with semi-finalists named the weekend after. The winner will be announced on championship weekend!
| Tom Hornsey-Memphis |
| Richie Leone-Houston |
| Paul Layton-Temple |
| Pat O'Donnell-Miami |
| AJ Hughes-Virginia Tech |
| Matt Yoklic-Pittsburgh |
| Spencer Roth-Baylor |
| Ryan Erxleben-Texas Tech |
| Nick O'Toole-West Virginia |
| Trevor Pardula-Kansas |
| Cody Webster-Purdue |
| Hunter Mullins-UAB |
| Austin Rehkow-Idaho |
| Cayle Chapman-Brown-New Mexico St. |
| Zac Murphy-Miami (Ohio) |
| Anthony Melchiori-Kent State |
| Richie Hogan-Central Michigan |
| Ben Skaer-New Mexico |
| Chase Tenpenny-Nevada |
| Harrison Waid-San Jose State |
| Garrett Swanson-Fresno State |
| Tom Hackett-Utah |
| Drew Kaser-Texas A&M |
| Tyler Campbell-Ole Miss |
| Michael Palardy-Tennessee |
| Sam Irwin-Hill-Arkansas |
| Justin Manton-UL-Monroe |
| Will Scott-Troy |
2013 FBS All-Bilo Kick Returner of the Year Candidates
Here is the list of candidates for consideration for our 2013 FBS All-Bilo Kick Returner of the Year award. Quarterfinalists will be announced next weekend, with semi-finalists named the following weekend. The winner will be announced championship weekend!
| Quron Pratt-Rutgers |
| DeMarcus Ayers-Houston |
| DeVon Edwards-Duke |
| Stacy Coley-Miami |
| William Likely-Maryland |
| Myles Willis-Boston College |
| BJ Catalon-TCU |
| Tyler Lockett-Kansas State |
| Justin Gilbert-Oklahoma State |
| DeVondrick Nealy-Iowa State |
| Corey Coleman-Baylor |
| Kenny Bell-Nebraska |
| Akeem Hunt-Purdue |
| Marcus Jones-Minnesota |
| V'Angelo Bentley-Illinois |
| Brelon Chancellor-North Texas |
| Autrey Golden-UTEP |
| Jamarcus Nelson-UAB |
| Adam Hine-BYU |
| George Atkinson III-Notre Dame |
| Tyler Allen-E. Michigan |
| Devin Campbell-Buffalo |
| Carlos Wiggins-New Mexico |
| Victor Bolden-Oregon State |
| Khalfani Muhammed-California |
| Ty Montgomery-Stanford |
| De'Anthony Thomas-Oregon |
| Solomon Patton-Florida |
| Christion Jones-Alabama |
| Tre Mason-Auburn |
| Cortney Davis-UL-Monroe |
| JD McKissic-Arkansas State |
| Brandon Smith-Texas State |
| Darryl Surgent-UL-Lafayette |
2013 FBS All-Bilo Punt Returner of the Year Candidates
Here are our candidates for consideration for our 2013 FBS All-Bilo Punt Returner of the Year award. Quarterfinalists will be named next weekend, with semi-finalists named the weekend after. The winner will be announced championship weekend!
| Ryan Switzer-North Carolina |
| Nelson Agholar-USC |
| Josh Stewart-Oklahoma State |
| Janarion Grant-Rutgers |
| Jamison Crowder-Duke |
| Rashard Smith-NC State |
| William Likely-Maryland |
| Jalen Saunders-Oklahoma |
| Levi Norwood-Baylor |
| Kevonte Martin-Manley-Iowa |
| V'Angelo Bentley-Illinois |
| Brelan Chancellor-North Texas |
| Devon Smith-Marshall |
| JD Falslev-BYU |
| Travis Carrie-Ohio |
| Isaiah Burse-Fresno State |
| Tim Vizzi-San Diego State |
| Bruce Natson-Utah State |
| Bralon Addison-Oregon |
| Chris Davis-Auburn |
| Christian Jones-Alabama |
2013 FBS All-Bilo TE of the Year Candidates
Here are our candidates for consideration for our 2013 FBS All-Bilo TE of the Year award. Quarterfinalists will be announced next weekend, with semi-finalists being named the weekend after. The winner will be announced on championship weekend!
| Tyler Kroft-Rutgers |
| Eric Ebron-North Carolina |
| Nick O'Leary-Florida State |
| Braxton Deaver-Duke |
| Jake McGee-Virginia |
| Jace Amaro-Texas Tech |
| EJ Bibbs-Iowa State |
| Devin Funchess-Michigan |
| Justin Sinz-Purdue |
| Jacob Pedersen-Wisconsin |
| Ted Bolser-indiana |
| Jonnu Smith-FIU |
| Gator Hoskins-Marshall |
| Eric Tomlinson-UTEP |
| Tyreese Russell-E. Michigan |
| Zane Fakes-Ball State |
| Casey Pierce-Kent State |
| Crockett Gilmore-Colorado St. |
| Clark Evans-Hawaii |
| Connor Hamlett-Oregon State |
| Austin Sefarian-Jenkins-Washington |
| Wes Saxton-South Alabama |
2013 All-Bilo FBS WR of the Year Candidates
Here are our candidates to be considered for our All-Bilo FBS WR of the Year award for 2013. We will announce a quarterfinalist list next weekend, followed by semi-finalists the weekend after. THe winner will be announced championship weekend!
| Brandin Cooks-Oregon State |
| Davante Adams-Fresno State |
| Allen Robinson-Penn State |
| Willie Snead-Ball State |
| Chandler Jones-San Jose State |
| Paul Richardson-Colorado |
| Jordan Matthews-Vanderbilt |
| Mike Evans-Texas A&M |
| Jeremy Gallon-Michigan |
| Sammy Watkins-Clemson |
| Justin Hardy-East Carolina |
| Antwan Goodley-Baylor |
| Devante Davis-UNLV |
| Albert Wilson-Georgia State |
| Jarvis Landry-LSU |
| Tyler Lockett-Kansas State |
| Allen Hurns-Miami |
| Jamison Crowder-Duke |
| Odell Beckham Jr.-LSU |
| Titus Davis-C. Michigan |
| Deontay Greenberry-Houston |
| Cody Latimer-Indiana |
| Jeremy Johnson-SMU |
| Jalen Strong-Arizona State |
| Ezell Ruffin-San Diego State |
| Jared Abbrederis-Wisconsin |
| TJ Jones-Notre Dame |
| Josh Huff-Oregon |
| Tommy Shuler-Marshall |
| Jordan Williams-Ball State |
| Josh Harper-Fresno State |
| Dres Anderson-Utah |
| Tyler Boyd-Pittsburgh |
Official 2013 Bowl Lineup
| Gildan New Mexico Bowl Colorado State vs. Washington State | Albuquerque, N.M. | Dec. 21, 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Fresno State vs. USC | Las Vegas | Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Buffalo vs. San Diego State | Boise, Idaho | Dec. 21, 5:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl UL Lafayette vs. Tulane | New Orleans | Dec. 21, 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl St. Petersburg Ohio vs. East Carolina | St. Petersburg, Fla. | Dec. 23, 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Oregon State vs. Boise State | Honolulu | Dec. 24 | ESPN |
| Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Pittsburgh vs. Bowling Green | Detroit | Dec. 26, 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| San Diego County CU Poinsettia Bowl Northern Illinois vs. Utah State | San Diego | Dec. 26, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Military Bowl Maryland vs. Marshall | Annapolis, Md. | Dec. 27, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Texas Bowl Syracuse vs. Minnesota | Houston | Dec. 27, 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Fight Hunger Bowl BYU vs. Washington | San Francisco | Dec. 27, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| New Era Pinstripe Bowl Rutgers vs. Notre Dame | Yankee Stadium | Dec. 28, noon | ESPN |
| Belk Bowl North Carolina vs. Cincinnati | Charlotte, N.C. | Dec. 28, 3:20 p.m. | ESPN |
| Russell Athletic Bowl Miami vs. Louisville | Orlando, Fla. | Dec. 28, 6:45 p.m. | ESPN |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Kansas State vs. Michigan | Tempe, Ariz. | Dec. 28, 10:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl MIddle Tennessee vs. Navy | Fort Worth, Texas | Dec. 30, 11:45 a.m. | ESPN |
| Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl Georgia Tech vs. Ole Miss | Nashville, Tenn. | Dec. 30, 3:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Valero Alamo Bowl Texas vs. Oregon | San Antonio, Texas | Dec. 30, 6:45 p.m. | ESPN |
| National University Holiday Bowl Texas Tech vs. Arizona State | San Diego | Dec. 30, 10:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| AdvoCare V100 Bowl Boston College vs. Arizona | Shreveport, La. | Dec. 31, 12:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Hyundai Sun Bowl Virginia Tech vs. UCLA | El Paso, Texas | Dec. 31, 2 p.m. | CBS |
| AutoZone Liberty Bowl Rice vs. Mississippi State | Memphis, Tenn. Liberty Bowl | Dec. 31, 4 p.m. | ESPN |
| Chick-fil-A Bowl Duke vs. Texas A&M | Atlanta | Dec. 31, 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl Nebraska vs. Georgia | Jacksonville, Fla. | Jan. 1, noon | ESPN2 |
| Heart of Dallas Bowl UNLV vs. North Texas | Dallas | Jan. 1, noon | ESPNU |
| Capital One Bowl Wisconsin vs. South Carolina | Orlando, Fla. | Jan. 1, 1 p.m. | ABC |
| Outback Bowl Iowa vs. LSU | Tampa | Jan. 1, 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rose Bowl Game Stanford vs. Michigan State | Pasadena, Calif. | Jan. 1, 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Baylor vs. UCF | Glendale, Ariz. | Jan. 1, 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Allstate Sugar Bowl Alabama vs. Oklahoma | New Orleans | Jan. 2, 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Oklahoma State vs. Missouri | Arlington, Texas | Jan. 3, 8 p.m. | Fox |
| Discover Orange Bowl Clemson vs. Ohio State | Miami Gardens, Fla. | Jan. 3, 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| BBVA Compass Bowl Houston vs. Vanderbilt | Birmingham, Ala. | Jan. 4, 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| GoDaddy Bowl Ball State vs. Arkansas State | Mobile, Ala. | Jan. 5, 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| BCS National Championship Game Florida State vs. Auburn | Pasadena, Calif. | Jan. 6, 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
2013 All-Bilo FBS RB of the Year Candidates
We are now proud to release our candidate list for our 2013 FBS All-Bilo RB of the Year Award. This list will be narrowed down to our semi-finalist list next weekend. Semi-Finalists will be listed the weekend following, with the winners announced championship weekend!
| Andre Williams-Boston College |
| Ka'Deem Hardy-Arizona |
| Bishop Sankey-Washington |
| Antonio Andrews-W. Kentucky |
| Carlos Hyde-Ohio State |
| Kapri bibbs-Colorado State |
| Ameer Abdullah-Nebraska |
| Tyler Gaffney-Stanford |
| Melvin Gordon-Wisconsin |
| Travis-Greene-Bowling Green |
| Branden Oliver-Buffalo |
| James White-Wisconsin |
| Trey Watts-Tulsa |
| Jay Ajayi-Boise State |
| Tre Mason-Auburn |
| Tim Cornett-UNLV |
| Jeremy Langford-Michigan State |
| Jamaal Williams-BYU |
| Jeremy Hill-LSU |
| TJ Yeldon-Alabama |
| Charles Ross-Rice |
| Mike Davis-S. Carolina |
| Rajion Neal-Tennessee |
| Kasey Carrier-New Mexico |
| David Fluellen-Toledo |
| David Cobb-Minnesota |
| James Sims-Kansas |
| Bronson Hill-E. Michigan |
| Charles Sims-West Virginia |
| Terry Baggett-Army |
| Kevin Parks-Virginia |
| Alex Collins-Arkansas |
| Joey DeMartino-Utah State |
| Brandin Byrd-North Texas |
| Adam Muema-San Diego State |
| Cameron Stingily-N. Illinois |
| Essray Taliafero-Marshall |
All-Bilo Candidates for FBS QB of the Year
Following is our list of candidates that our staff will consider for Quarterfinalists for our annual All-Bilo QB of the Year award for 2013 on the FBS level. The Quaterfinalists will be announced next Saturday. Here is the list of considered QBs for the quarterfinalist list:
| Derek Carr-Fresno State |
| Sean Mannion-Oregon State |
| David Fales-San Jose State |
| Keith Wenning-Ball State |
| Shane Carden-East Carolina |
| Johnny Manziel-Texas A&M |
| Bryce Petty-Baylor |
| Garrett Gilbert-SMU |
| Jameis Winston-Florida State |
| Tahj Boyd-Clemson |
| Marcus Mariota-Oregon |
| Brett Smith-Wyoming |
| Taylor Kelly-Arizona State |
| Garrett Grayson-Colorado St. |
| Rakeem Cato-Marshall |
| Teddy Bridgewater-Louisville |
| Corey Robinson-Troy |
| Zach Mettenberger-LSU |
| Aaron Murray-Georgia |
| Blake Bortles-UCF |
| Sean Schroeder-Hawaii |
| Devin Gardner-Michigan |
| Christian Hackenberg-Penn St |
| Tommy Rees-Notre Dame |
| John O'Korn-Houston |
| Brett Hundley-UCLA |
| Keith Price-Washington |
| Tom Savage-Pittsburgh |
| Brendan Kay-Cincinnati |
| AJ McCarron-Alabama |
| Joe Licata-Buffalo |
| Tyler Tettleton-Ohio |
| Nate Sudfeld-Indiana |
| Caleb Herring-UNLV |
| Jordan Lynch-N. Illinois |
| Kolton Browning-UL-Monroe |
| Connor Shaw-South Carolina |
| PJ Walker-Temple Coming up next: FBS RB of the Year candidates |
2013 Bowl Projections
Conference title games are ongoing, but here is my personal list of bowl projections for 2013. The Bowl Selection Show will air at 6PM tomorrow evening (PST) on ESPN.
New Mexico: Boise State vs. Arizona
Las Vegas: Fresno State* vs. USC
Famous Idaho Potato: Ball State vs. Colorado State
New Orleans: Tulane* vs. UL-Lafayette* (Reports have this as a lock)
Beef O'Brady's: Syracuse vs. Middle Tennessee
Hawaii: UNLV vs. East Carolina
Little Caesar's Pizza: Bowling Green vs. Syracuse*
Poinsettia: Buffalo vs. San Diego State
Military: Marshall* vs. Maryland
Texas: Texas Tech vs. Minnesota
Fight Hunger: BYU* vs. Washington
Pinstripe: Notre Dame* vs. Rutgers
Belk: Cincinnati* vs. North Carolina
Russell Athletic: Louisville* vs. Duke
Buffalo Wild Wings: Kansas State vs. Nebraska
Armed Forces: Navy vs. Utah State
Music City: Georgia Tech vs. Ole Miss
Alamo: Texas vs. UCLA
Holiday: Oklahoma vs. Arizona State
Independence: Mississippi State vs. Boston College
Sun Bowl: Miami vs. Washington State
Liberty: Rice* vs. Vanderbilt
Chik-Fil-A: Virginia Tech vs. LSU
Gator: Iowa vs. Georgia
Heart of Dallas: Oregon State vs. North Texas
Capital One: Wisconsin vs. Missouri
Outback: South Carolina vs. Michigan
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M
BBVA Compass: Houston vs. UT-San Antonio
Go Daddy: Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois
BCS Title Game: Florida State vs. Auburn
Rose Bowl: Michigan State vs. Stanford
Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Ohio State
Orange Bowl: Clemson vs. Oregon
Fiesta Bowl: Baylor vs. UCF
New Mexico: Boise State vs. Arizona
Las Vegas: Fresno State* vs. USC
Famous Idaho Potato: Ball State vs. Colorado State
New Orleans: Tulane* vs. UL-Lafayette* (Reports have this as a lock)
Beef O'Brady's: Syracuse vs. Middle Tennessee
Hawaii: UNLV vs. East Carolina
Little Caesar's Pizza: Bowling Green vs. Syracuse*
Poinsettia: Buffalo vs. San Diego State
Military: Marshall* vs. Maryland
Texas: Texas Tech vs. Minnesota
Fight Hunger: BYU* vs. Washington
Pinstripe: Notre Dame* vs. Rutgers
Belk: Cincinnati* vs. North Carolina
Russell Athletic: Louisville* vs. Duke
Buffalo Wild Wings: Kansas State vs. Nebraska
Armed Forces: Navy vs. Utah State
Music City: Georgia Tech vs. Ole Miss
Alamo: Texas vs. UCLA
Holiday: Oklahoma vs. Arizona State
Independence: Mississippi State vs. Boston College
Sun Bowl: Miami vs. Washington State
Liberty: Rice* vs. Vanderbilt
Chik-Fil-A: Virginia Tech vs. LSU
Gator: Iowa vs. Georgia
Heart of Dallas: Oregon State vs. North Texas
Capital One: Wisconsin vs. Missouri
Outback: South Carolina vs. Michigan
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M
BBVA Compass: Houston vs. UT-San Antonio
Go Daddy: Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois
BCS Title Game: Florida State vs. Auburn
Rose Bowl: Michigan State vs. Stanford
Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Ohio State
Orange Bowl: Clemson vs. Oregon
Fiesta Bowl: Baylor vs. UCF
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
As the Carousel Turns: December Edition 1
It's officially Carousel Season, and the activity has begun in earnest, as some hiring has already begun. Even though we have started the official season of firings and hiring, there seems to be a slow start to the firing portion of the business, but that doesn't mean that there isn't activity ongoing. Let's take a look at what's spinning on the Carousel this week!
UConn
One of the first jobs to open, this is taking a long time to lock down as far as who UConn intends on hiring. There are names popping up, and some serious consideration seems to be given to Michigan State DC Pat Narduzzi, Fordham Coach Joe Moorhead, Towson Coach Rob Ambrose, and Ball State Coach Pete Lembo.
My money remains on Towson's Ambrose, a former assistant with the Huskies under Randy Edsell, and a very successful coach who took Towson from the basement to near the top of the Colonial, a tough task in one of the best conferences in FCS football.
Pat Narduzzi is picking up the most steam otherwise, and may be a candidate for other jobs as well.
Wake Forest
Jim Grobe officially resigned this week, which was expected after a terrible 4-8 season. There aren't very many names attached to this job yet, but I would not be surprised if this job attracts the likes of now former USC interim coach Ed Orgeron.
Pete Lembo of Ball State could also be considered for this job, and don't forget about former assistant Brad Lambert, who is currently at start up program Charlotte. Another name to consider here is Clemson OC Chad Morris
Virginia
There has been no movement on Mike London yet, but it's largely thought that he will be removed very soon in some circles. There has been no mention of removal of assistants, no changes of any kind, and that is odd after the Cavs bottomed out at 2-10 this season.
Illinois
A late addition to our hot seat list was Tim Beckman. It was announced that Beckman will return in 2014. He will be on a short leash next fall, so if the Illini start cold, he could be an early casualty of the Dead Pool.
Nebraska
Bo Pelini will return in 2014, but not without likely staff changes taking place. A PR class would be a good thing for Pelini as well, because he will have to sell himself hard to a bitter fan base. The real reason Pelini returns is what would amount to a $7 million buyout.
Michigan
The administration has supported Brady Hoke, despite some late rumors to the contrary. Hoke will return with the staff intact, especially embattled OC Al Borges.
West Virginia
Dana Holgorson will return, not that I ever had any concept in my head that saw him leaving. Apparently Oliver Luck had to make a statement in regards to that fact. Not sure why.
Kansas
Charlie Weis has been on our hot seat list, but was never in real danger this season. Next season will be a different story, but KU showed some minor improvement this season.
Iowa State
I figured that Paul Rhoades could be gone, but he has thrown some assistants under the bus to save himself, and he gets one more season in 2014 to right the ship. Not expecting ISU to compete for a Big 12 title, but a mid tier finish is a must.
FAU
Eddie Gran will interview this week, as Luke Fickell has already interviewed for this job. If I were AD Patrick Chun, I'd stick with the hot hand here, and retain interim coach Brian Wright, who has done an amazing job.
Bethune-Cookman head coach Brian Jenkins is another name that has been tossed around with this job, and that would be an interesting choice. Jenkins has done an amazing job with the Wildcats of the MEAC.
Ed Orgeron was loosly tied to this job earlier this week, but many sources have declared that he did not apply.
UAB
Garrick McGee stays, but tossed some staff under the bus. It would appear that UAB will stick with McGee for one more season.
Eastern Michigan
There has been some minor movement on this job, but it appears that Colorado Mines Coach Jeff Wristen will interview for this job, and may be the best candidate for the position. Colorado Mines has been a very successful D2 program, and has been known for some major offensive fireworks under his watch.
In other MAC news, there has been no movement on Charlie Molnar at UMass as of yet.
Miami (Ohio)
Miami made a move today by hiring Notre Dame OC Chuck Martin, and Martin is now moving to put together a staff, which may include members of Notre Dame's staff. Martin has been a candidate for other MAC jobs in the past, and finally lands a gig that could be a major rebuilding job.
Florida
Will Muschamp stays at Florida next season thanks to what would have been an $8 million buyout. Muschamp has tossed OC Brent Pease under the bus, like this was his fault. Muschamp has a very friendly contract, so even if the Gators want to ditch him in 2014, it'll still be costly.
Mississippi State
With the MSU win over Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl, Dan Mullen will be retained. THis was a likely scenario, but had Mullen been canned, he would have been a serious candidate at UConn.
Washington
With Steve Sarkisian gone to USC, the job search began in earnest today. One major mistake that UW could make is to give the job to Marques Tuaiasosopo, who will coach the Huskies in their bowl game. He has no major experience to speak of, and they are using the Bowl as an audition. Bad idea.
Chris Petersen is being linked to this job, but I think we all know that this won't happen.
The Huskies should target Fresno State coach Tim DeRuyter as soon as the MWC title game is finished. Michigan State DC Pat Narduzzi would be an interesting look for the Huskies as well.
USC
With Steve Sarkisian now hired, one would think the drama in LA would be over with. Hardly. This hire has landed with a thud, and the Trojan faithful are hardly happy. Their ire is now turned on AD Pat Haden, who many, myself included, do not believe has acted in good faith. He screwed Ed Orgeron, making Coach O believe that he had a shred of a shot at the job in recent weeks he never had that shot), and now he has said that Sark was his number one target all along, this after calling on Chris Petersen amongst others as late as Sunday morning. He's fooled nobody, and nobody believes that story. If this doesn't work, we'll be right back in this boat in three short years.
More next week as the Carousel continues to turn!
UConn
One of the first jobs to open, this is taking a long time to lock down as far as who UConn intends on hiring. There are names popping up, and some serious consideration seems to be given to Michigan State DC Pat Narduzzi, Fordham Coach Joe Moorhead, Towson Coach Rob Ambrose, and Ball State Coach Pete Lembo.
My money remains on Towson's Ambrose, a former assistant with the Huskies under Randy Edsell, and a very successful coach who took Towson from the basement to near the top of the Colonial, a tough task in one of the best conferences in FCS football.
Pat Narduzzi is picking up the most steam otherwise, and may be a candidate for other jobs as well.
Wake Forest
Jim Grobe officially resigned this week, which was expected after a terrible 4-8 season. There aren't very many names attached to this job yet, but I would not be surprised if this job attracts the likes of now former USC interim coach Ed Orgeron.
Pete Lembo of Ball State could also be considered for this job, and don't forget about former assistant Brad Lambert, who is currently at start up program Charlotte. Another name to consider here is Clemson OC Chad Morris
Virginia
There has been no movement on Mike London yet, but it's largely thought that he will be removed very soon in some circles. There has been no mention of removal of assistants, no changes of any kind, and that is odd after the Cavs bottomed out at 2-10 this season.
Illinois
A late addition to our hot seat list was Tim Beckman. It was announced that Beckman will return in 2014. He will be on a short leash next fall, so if the Illini start cold, he could be an early casualty of the Dead Pool.
Nebraska
Bo Pelini will return in 2014, but not without likely staff changes taking place. A PR class would be a good thing for Pelini as well, because he will have to sell himself hard to a bitter fan base. The real reason Pelini returns is what would amount to a $7 million buyout.
Michigan
The administration has supported Brady Hoke, despite some late rumors to the contrary. Hoke will return with the staff intact, especially embattled OC Al Borges.
West Virginia
Dana Holgorson will return, not that I ever had any concept in my head that saw him leaving. Apparently Oliver Luck had to make a statement in regards to that fact. Not sure why.
Kansas
Charlie Weis has been on our hot seat list, but was never in real danger this season. Next season will be a different story, but KU showed some minor improvement this season.
Iowa State
I figured that Paul Rhoades could be gone, but he has thrown some assistants under the bus to save himself, and he gets one more season in 2014 to right the ship. Not expecting ISU to compete for a Big 12 title, but a mid tier finish is a must.
FAU
Eddie Gran will interview this week, as Luke Fickell has already interviewed for this job. If I were AD Patrick Chun, I'd stick with the hot hand here, and retain interim coach Brian Wright, who has done an amazing job.
Bethune-Cookman head coach Brian Jenkins is another name that has been tossed around with this job, and that would be an interesting choice. Jenkins has done an amazing job with the Wildcats of the MEAC.
Ed Orgeron was loosly tied to this job earlier this week, but many sources have declared that he did not apply.
UAB
Garrick McGee stays, but tossed some staff under the bus. It would appear that UAB will stick with McGee for one more season.
Eastern Michigan
There has been some minor movement on this job, but it appears that Colorado Mines Coach Jeff Wristen will interview for this job, and may be the best candidate for the position. Colorado Mines has been a very successful D2 program, and has been known for some major offensive fireworks under his watch.
In other MAC news, there has been no movement on Charlie Molnar at UMass as of yet.
Miami (Ohio)
Miami made a move today by hiring Notre Dame OC Chuck Martin, and Martin is now moving to put together a staff, which may include members of Notre Dame's staff. Martin has been a candidate for other MAC jobs in the past, and finally lands a gig that could be a major rebuilding job.
Florida
Will Muschamp stays at Florida next season thanks to what would have been an $8 million buyout. Muschamp has tossed OC Brent Pease under the bus, like this was his fault. Muschamp has a very friendly contract, so even if the Gators want to ditch him in 2014, it'll still be costly.
Mississippi State
With the MSU win over Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl, Dan Mullen will be retained. THis was a likely scenario, but had Mullen been canned, he would have been a serious candidate at UConn.
Washington
With Steve Sarkisian gone to USC, the job search began in earnest today. One major mistake that UW could make is to give the job to Marques Tuaiasosopo, who will coach the Huskies in their bowl game. He has no major experience to speak of, and they are using the Bowl as an audition. Bad idea.
Chris Petersen is being linked to this job, but I think we all know that this won't happen.
The Huskies should target Fresno State coach Tim DeRuyter as soon as the MWC title game is finished. Michigan State DC Pat Narduzzi would be an interesting look for the Huskies as well.
USC
With Steve Sarkisian now hired, one would think the drama in LA would be over with. Hardly. This hire has landed with a thud, and the Trojan faithful are hardly happy. Their ire is now turned on AD Pat Haden, who many, myself included, do not believe has acted in good faith. He screwed Ed Orgeron, making Coach O believe that he had a shred of a shot at the job in recent weeks he never had that shot), and now he has said that Sark was his number one target all along, this after calling on Chris Petersen amongst others as late as Sunday morning. He's fooled nobody, and nobody believes that story. If this doesn't work, we'll be right back in this boat in three short years.
More next week as the Carousel continues to turn!
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