Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football 2010 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2009 Record: 4-8 WAC Record: 3-5 2010 Returning Starters: 15: 7 Offense, 6 Defense, Kicker, Punter
Coach: Sonny Dykes (Louisiana Tech and overall: 1st year)
Offensive Coordinators: Tony Franklin Defensive Coordinators: Tommy Spangler
2010 Louisiana Tech Players to Watch: S Tank Calais, WR/KR Phillip Livas, WR Tim Molton, LT Rob McGill, C Lon Roberts, LB Adrien Cole, LB Solomon Randle, K Matt Nelson
2010 Louisiana Tech Strengths:
The athleticism and depth at the skill positions, especially at receiver. had to be apleasant surprise for Dykes, alate hire who had little time to recruit to his scheme. Retuming five starters on the offensive line helps, as does having several potential all-league players on defense.
2010 Louisiana Tech Weaknesses:
Stretches of three-and-outs will lead to field position woes if punting struggles continue. Having five starters back on the a-line is less impressive considering those starters were recruited to primarily run block and are now being asked to mostly pass protect.
2010 Louisiana Tech Offense:
The WAC’s fmal stat sheet in 2010 likely will include a Louisiana Tech quarterback at or near the top of all the passing categories. Now all the team has to do is fIgure out who that will be. Incumbent starter Ross Jenkins has a leg up in new head coach Sonny Dykes’ pass-happy spread offense. But Jenkins (2,095 yards, 17 touchdowns in 2009) is going to have to hold off Steven Ensminger, an Auburn transfer who fInished last year as the Bulldogs’ fourth-string tight end. Five starting offensive linemen return, as do at least three backups who may end up as starters. The unit is anchored by all-league candidate Rob McGill at left tackle. The run game, once the focal point, will try to replace workhorse Daniel Porter, the program’s all-time leading rusher, by committee. Sophomores Tyrone Duplessis and D.J. Morrow and junior Myke Compton will play but could take a back seat to Tennessee transfer Lennon Creer. Athleticism and depth at receiver is one of the Bulldogs’ strengths. Phillip Livas will get help from transfers Tim Molton (LSU) and Ahmad Paige (Tennessee).
2010 Louisiana Tech Defense:
Undoubtedly, there are several hard-nosed players returning on defense. Considering how good Adrien Cole was in 2009 (team-high 93 tackles), the fact that Solomon Randle has made a push to be the team’s starting middle linebacker bodes well for the depth of the defense. Coaches likely will fInd a way to have Cole and Randle on the fIeld together. The defensive front needs somebody to step up to replace three starters, including run-stuffer D’Anthony Smith. End Matt Broha is the mainstay but doesn’t have much proven help around him. The secondary is solid by WAC standards and is led by strong safety Tank Calais. He had 77 tackles last season and could be one of the best in the league.
2010 Louisiana Tech Special Teams:
Senior Phillip Livas is one of the best return men in the nation; he has scored six times on punt and kick returns in his career, two off the NCAA record. Sophomore kicker Matt Nelson hit on 12 of 16 field goals as a true freshman, including a 46-yarder. Punting, however, is a major concern. Cade Glasgow struggled in 2009 and, despite trying several other players at the position last year and in the spring, he still had the job entering the summer. Dykes said, however, he hopes to fInd a new punter by season’s start.
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2010 Louisiana Tech Predictions:
If Dykes, whose offensive mentors include Mike Leach and Hal Mumme, can convert the run-first roster into a team that can execute his pass-happy scheme, the Bulldogs can compete with the top half of the WAC. In fact, getting Nevada and Fresno State at home late in the year could sneak the Bulldogs into the conversation for league runner-up, assuming Boise State cruises through the league as expected.
2010 Louisiana Tech Betting Odds:
Louisiana Tech Current odds to win a National Championship: OFF
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