The latest in the Bodog college football preview is a look at the 2010 Akron Zips. Akron is searching for its first winning season in five years after going 3-9 (2-6) last season.
The offense needs a boost and a new system is being installed for this year. Quarterback remains unsettled, though it should either be Matt Rodgers or Patrick Nicely. The line has a new coach and should see an upswing, which is great news considering the talent at running back—freshmen Erick Howard and Giorgio Bowers are loaded with potential. The defense returns eight starters, most notably linebacker Brian Wagner (132 tackles in 2009). The secondary should be strong, too.
Big plays will be in high demand this season, which could be tough with a lack of talent at wide receiver. Akron is so desperate it's moving safety Jalil Carter to receiver—and he'll likely start.
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Grandmaster Sports Handicapper Joe Duffy's expert take: While injuries are of course the toughest aspect to predict, we see no other way the Zips will finish higher than sixth in the East. It will be a long year.
