- David (Orlando, FL)
Bobby Bowden won't be on FSU's sideline for the first time since 1975, and FSU looks to be in a transitioning period as Jimbo Fisher takes over. Fisher steps in after waiting his turn behind Bowden.
Quarterback play will be essential next season if FSU looks to make a run at a BCS game. Senior QB Christian Ponder showed flashes of greatness last season before an injury, but returns with playmakers all around him. WRs Taiwan Easterling, Bert Reed and Jarmon Fortson all have big play ability and Ponder can get the ball to them.
Ponder (#7) is the key for FSU
A tough schedule lies ahead for Ponder and the Noles as they travel to Oklahoma and face BYU at home. A trap game lies in a Thursday night matchup at North Carolina State, as it seems FSU always struggles on the road there.
FSU gets Florida at home this year, and many feel this is the year they will end the streak. Florida has owned the Noles lately winning six in a row by a combined score of 202-71. Florida is also in a reloading period, replacing QB Tim Tebow and a defense chalk full of future NFL players. Taking all of this in to consideration, as long as Urban Meyer is in Gainesville you have to take the Gators. Florida just has too many premier athletes as opposed to FSU. Give Fisher another year and another recruiting class. Florida 28-27, still way to early to call.
Right now I see the Noles finishing 8-4 (6-2) with losses to Oklahoma, NC State, North Carolina and Florida. The Noles will get a shot in the ACC championship game, but I think the Costal division will be too strong. FSU finishes in the top 25 facing an SEC opponent in the Chick-fil-A Bowl game.
- A. Ivins
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