While Guidugli might be the master of the comeback, the team needs to get off to better starts so he doesn't have to keep doing so. The defense needs to be stronger early on and Guidugli has to be more clutch on third downs. Im expecting this gunslinger with the loose cannon to be somewhat kept in check today in regards to decisionmaking (primarily by Minter and his 0-line). With the losses heavy at wideout, expect Murray to be the big, possession type reciever while Hazel did shine in the practice game and has more big play ability. Guidugli needs to make smarter, safer decisions and will hand the ball off quite a bit against ECU. Minter also wants to take a look at depth and while Hall will get his, expect a nice mixture of legs - but I'd be hitting my playmaker for run middle gamebreaker more times than not. Also, keep an eye on underrated DT Wright, who is coming off an INJ - you will hear his name often this afternoon.
ECU brings in a new proven DC as the head man. This guy is more excited about seeing this defense on the field than the offense. His decision to go away from the turnovers (INT prone pocket passer) and bring an option threat (Robinson)_ to the game makes sense. The loss of 2nd team CUSA RB Brown might have more effect than he is letting on. bRB Townes is capable and will carry the majority of the load but depth beyond that is shaky. I expect to see ECU in a two person backfield for most of the game and both coaches playing closer to the vest than the season finale a year ago.
While Guidugli roasted ECU for 323 yards last year during McCleskey's workman like end of season performances, I have several indicators saying that is less likely to happen today including one alg that has him throwing for just 186!
There are many, many questionmarks involving teams under new schemes and personnel especially in game #1. Still, my mathematical numbers have this total off by more than a touchdown and an 80% chance of rain is also called for this afternoon.
Play is on UNDER 57
-*IX*Bender
ECU brings in a new proven DC as the head man. This guy is more excited about seeing this defense on the field than the offense. His decision to go away from the turnovers (INT prone pocket passer) and bring an option threat (Robinson)_ to the game makes sense. The loss of 2nd team CUSA RB Brown might have more effect than he is letting on. bRB Townes is capable and will carry the majority of the load but depth beyond that is shaky. I expect to see ECU in a two person backfield for most of the game and both coaches playing closer to the vest than the season finale a year ago.
While Guidugli roasted ECU for 323 yards last year during McCleskey's workman like end of season performances, I have several indicators saying that is less likely to happen today including one alg that has him throwing for just 186!
There are many, many questionmarks involving teams under new schemes and personnel especially in game #1. Still, my mathematical numbers have this total off by more than a touchdown and an 80% chance of rain is also called for this afternoon.
Play is on UNDER 57
-*IX*Bender
