Florida State 2010 Season Predictions

Florida State 2010 Season Predictions

Florida State 2010 Season Predictions

While it's clear that the Florida State Seminoles have not recently lived up to the hype of their past, fans should expect a lot more from upcoming seasons. Jimbo Fischer, whose coaching style is unknown and whose energy should push the Seminoles to rebound from the loss of legend Bobby Bowden, hopes to lead the team to a winning season that will place them within the top-25 teams. Fischer, however, is not the only person who will bring attention to this underdog team; with a fantastic incoming class of players, a newly invigorated defensive line, and a strong offense led by Heisman candidate, Christian Ponder, other teams would do well not to underestimate the Seminoles as they ride into the 2010 season.

Offense: Christian Ponder may be stealing the spotlight on the FSU offense, but even after he was injured, the other players were quite formidable. With 5477 total offensive yards, they were efficient and balanced, with a huge passing game and many dangerous out-routes. Ponder himself is impressive, with a 70% pass completion rate and only 15 sacks before his injury. His completion rate even jumps up to 80% against rival teams. However, he has excellent, quick receivers like James Forston and Bert Reed, who will be very important in the coming season. Jermaine Thomas and Chris Thompson, who both had over 5 YPC in 2009, will make a very strong, experienced running back tandem to balance the offense. Tight end Beau Reliford will be necessary when the Seminoles reach red-zone situations. In addition, their offense proves to be extremely difficult to cover, since majority of their touchdowns during the 2009 season came from rushing attacks. Fullback Lonnie Pryor, a redzone favorite, will also be especially dangerous this season.

Defense: Just admit itlast year's defense was mediocre AT BEST. They lacked even a single player with over 100 tackles and only let in 205 rushing and 230 passing yards per game. But the talent is there! In 2009, the defense picked up 13 of the 20 fumbles from the other teams. Mark Stoops's coaching experience should be able to lead this disappointing defensive line to becoming extraordinary. Fans should see huge improvements from veterans Nigel Bradham and Kendall Smith. Markus White, who only had 2 sacks but 10.5 tackles for a loss, will be lethal. Cornerbacks Jenije and Greg Reid will be deadly as well. Threy are complete lock-dow cornerbacks, and will help the Seminoles rule the turnover battle.

Overall, this team is not one to be misjudged. They are improving, yes, but the experience and talent that are present will make them a force to be reckoned with in 2010.

Prediction: 1st in ACC Atlantic, playing Virginia Tech in ACC Championship. +7500 to win BCS Championship

Read Jimmy Boyd's full 2010 ACC Football Predictions article to see his take on the Seminoles and the rest of the conference.

Remember, for the best in sports predictions, be sure to check out what the experts are picking! For your college football picks, always go with the people who know the college football lines the best!

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