Bison137
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09-02-17 10:48 AM - Post#232568
In response to HuskyColonial
Hard to say. Defense should be good. Offense has big question marks due to having only one returning OL. OL has been the one area where recruiting has not been very good the past few years - which is puzzling considering Joe Susan's background plus having an OL coach who started at that position in a Super Bowl.
Unfortunately the Bison appear to be down at least a few players due to injury. Both a starting DL and a starting OL have dropped off the depth chart, presumably due to injuries. Also a potential starting WR. Additionally former starting safety Connor Golden, a potential All-PL player, has had his career ended due to injuries.
The offense in the past few years had become fairly bland and predictable. I think that may change with new offensive coordinator Bobby Acosta - if the OL does an acceptable job. Matt Muh won the QB battle and did gain some experience last year. However he will have to do well or a QB change could occur at some point during the year. They have two very good RB's (Floria and Freshnock) and some good receivers.
The defense has two All-PL LB's (Pyle and Richard) plus DL Abdullah Anderson, who is a potential All-American. They will need a couple younger DL to step up, however, due to injuries and graduation losses. Even with the loss of Golden, I think the DB's will be OK.
Yes, it's another year with scholarships - but that is true of the entire PL. Unfortunately Bucknell continues to offer less scholarships than the rest of the league. Also every PL team except Bucknell and Georgetown continually has 3-5 5th year players - which is a huge deal in a sport like football. Bucknell has not had any in 15+ years. Lehigh has had about 40 in that time span, as have HC, LC, CU, and Fordham. Not sure what the deal is with BU never having any 5th year guys.
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