ACC Outlook

This is one weak college fantasy football conference. There are a few good defenses worth a look, but at the sexy positions there's not much to get excited about. If there is a strength at the skill positions, it's with the running backs. The trio of CJ Spiller, Jonathan Dwyer and Darren Evans are all formidable fantasy options. At quarterbak, Russell Wilson is the lone proven commodity. Tyrod Taylor and Jacory Harris ooze of upside and could be worth a look. The ACC wide receivers leave much to be desired. When your top ranked guy at the position (Dwight Jones) has yet to catch a ball in an actual game, you know you have problems.

The Hokies are the favorite to take the Coastal Division, with Georgia Tech and Miami nipping at their heels. Look for Clemson to rebound this year and make a strong push for the Atlantic Division title.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 10 of 12
Deepest Talent: 7 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Cullen HarperCLEMGRAD2213602601131454-1402
Chris TurnerMARYSR2143742516131143-1541
Riley SkinnerWAKESR23236323471371041441
Thaddeus LewisDUKESR224361217115669962
Marc VericaVIRGJR226354203781632-711
Christian PonderFSUJR177318200614131194234
Russell WilsonNCSTSO15027519551711163884
Chris CraneBCGRAD16930717211013822197
Robert MarveMIAFLSO1162131293913591192
Cameron SextonUNCSR9416812619626-961
Jacory HarrisMIAFLSO1181941195127451012
T.J. YatesUNCJR81135116811424-671
Tyrod TaylorVTECHJR991731036271467447
Josh NesbittGTECHJR54123808251726937
Sean GlennonVTECHGRAD651087433541-481
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Jonathan DwyerGTECHJR20013951282091
Darren EvansVTECHSO287126511171170
Da'Rel ScottMARYJR20911338211710
Montel HarrisBCSO1799005201601
Shaun DraughnUNCJR198866316811
Graig CooperMIAFLJR1718414291131
Antone SmithFSUGRAD17779215101011
Cedric PeermanVIRGGRAD1537747441930
Andre BrownNCSTGRAD1757677293092
James DavisCLEMGRAD17175111141230
Roddy JonesGTECHSO81690481551
C.J. SpillerCLEMSR1166297344363
Brandon PendergrassWAKESO1505285191250
Jermaine ThomasFSUSO6948236480
Josh HadenBCSO1204791131000
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Hakeem NicksUNCGRAD534168122212
Demir BoldinWAKEGRAD25800818483
Kevin OgletreeVIRGGRAD681587235
Jacoby FordCLEMSR18960557104
Owen SpencerNCSTJR140316915
Demaryius ThomasGTECHJR2290396273
Darrius Heyward-BeyMARYGRAD152021426095
Rich GunnellBCSR4170495514
Greg CarrFSUGRAD000395424
Jarrett BoykinVTECHSO000304412
Maurice CovingtonVIRGGRAD1-30334141
Danny CoaleVTECHSO6140364080
Marshall WilliamsWAKEJR300253912
Brandon TateUNCGRAD111431163763
Tyler GrishamCLEMGRAD130373721
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Dedrick EppsMIAFLSR000223042
Greg BooneVTECHSR21761222782
Anthony HillNCSTGRAD000192344
Brett HuffmanDUKESR000141711
Michael PalmerCLEMSR000121603
Lansford WatsonMARYJR000101150
Richard QuinnUNCGRAD0008971
Tielor RobinsonDUKEGRAD620216970
Lars AndersonBCSO0009841
Caz PiurowskiFSUJR0008831
Zack PianaltoUNCJR0007691
Andrew DevlinVIRGSO0003220
Tommy GaltMARYSR0001180
Bo RelifordFSUSO000180
Brad NewmanBCSO000140
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Graham GanoFSUGRAD34332624
Dustin KeysVTECHGRAD34322923
Matt BosherMIAFLJR40402018
Josh CzajkowskiNCSTJR34331916
Mark BuchholzCLEMGRAD40402115
Obi EgekezeMARYGRAD33322415
Steve AponaviciusBCGRAD41412114
Scott BlairGTECHJR35331912
Sam SwankWAKEGRAD19181711
Nick MaggioDUKEJR28281411
Casey BarthUNCSO33331510
Shane PophamWAKESO99127
Yannick ReyeringVIRGSR1716116
Jay WootenUNCSO111164
Robert RandolphVIRGSO6643

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBRussell WilsonNC State
RBCJ SpillerClemson
RBJonathan DwyerGeorgia Tech
WRDwight JonesUNC
WRJacoby FordClemson
WRBert ReedFlorida State
TEGeorge BryanNC State
PKMatt BosherMiami
DEHokiesVirginia Tech
2nd Team
QBTyrod TaylorVirginia Tech
RBDarren EvansVirginia Tech
RBDa'Rel ScottMaryland
WROwen SpencerNC State
WRDemaryius ThomasGeorgia Tech
WRAldarius JohnsonMiami
TEGreg BooneVirginia Tech
PKJosh CzajkowskiNC State
DEEaglesBoston College

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Russell WilsonNCSTJR297628112634259.3421.6115.78
Christian PonderFSUSR33082372072243.0220.25-0.54
Josh NesbittGTECHSR13088788214242.5220.21-1.04
Tyrod TaylorVTECHSR23941563425207.9617.33-35.60
Jacory HarrisMIAFLJR3102251401202.0816.84-41.48
Kyle ParkerCLEMJR278322111242201.7216.81-41.84
Jamarr RobinsonMARYJR197412124754174.4614.54-69.10
T.J. YatesUNCSR2496171201149.8412.49-93.72
Sean RenfreeDUKEJR2419171101148.7612.40-94.80
Dave ShinskieBCSO1849141201111.969.33-131.60
Marc VericaVIRGSR172910120191.167.60-152.40
Mike GlennonNCSTJR321210018.841.57-224.72
Tajh BoydCLEMSO2102234015.801.32-227.76
Jordan LuallenGTECHSO000000.000.00-243.56
C.J. BrownMARYSO000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Ryan WilliamsVTECHJR132415121201246.4020.5362.80
Montel HarrisBCJR135512121041229.9019.1646.30
Anthony AllenGTECHSR1163145531214.1017.8430.50
Andre EllingtonCLEMJR9188241442178.2014.85-5.40
Da'Rel ScottMARYSR9907201630167.3013.94-16.30
Damien Berry MIAFLSR84010121200162.0013.50-21.60
Jermaine ThomasFSUJR7878181441156.1013.01-27.50
Shaun DraughnUNCSR8285281791150.7012.56-32.90
Desmond ScottDUKESO6017241901139.1011.59-44.50
Darren EvansVTECHJR78088680136.8011.40-46.80
Perry JonesVIRGSO6765222021134.8011.23-48.80
Josh AdamsWAKESR5945262641134.8011.23-48.80
Jamie HarperCLEMJR688714901132.8011.07-50.80
Ryan HoustonUNCSR655810770126.2010.52-57.40
Curtis UnderwoodNCSTSR4885161610102.908.57-80.70
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Donovan VarnerDUKEJR00638948168.9014.08-1.50
Leonard HankersonMIAFLSR00518947156.9013.08-13.50
Torrey SmithMARYJR661588065152.2012.68-18.20
Greg LittleUNCSR1201556806149.5012.46-20.90
Bert ReedFSUJR721516906143.7011.98-26.70
Jarvis WilliamsNCSTSR00486489142.8011.90-27.60
Owen SpencerNCSTSR70388067142.3011.86-28.10
Devon BrownWAKEJR1622495315135.8011.32-34.60
Marshall WilliamsWAKESR00547565132.6011.05-37.80
Jarrett BoykinVTECHJR00427146128.4010.70-42.00
Colin LarmondBCJR00446616124.1010.34-46.30
Conner VernonDUKESO00546804119.009.92-51.40
Xavier DyeCLEMSR00396405113.509.46-56.90
Travis BenjaminMIAFLJR971395334112.509.38-57.90
Danny CoaleVTECHJR110346634108.409.03-62.00
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
George BryanNCSTJR00465086109.809.156.90
Zack PianaltoUNCSR0044450491.007.58-11.90
Dwayne AllenCLEMJR0033356476.106.34-26.80
Richard GordonMIAFLSR0021256354.104.51-48.80
Bo RelifordFSUSO0019210348.504.04-54.40
Billy SandersMIAFLSO000000.000.00-102.90
Paul FreedmanVIRGSO000000.000.00-102.90
Lars AndersonBCJR000000.000.00-102.90
Chris DragerVTECHJR000000.000.00-102.90
Brandon KingDUKESR000000.000.00-102.90
Darrell SmithCLEMSO000000.000.00-102.90
Lansford WatsonMARYSR000000.000.00-102.90
RJ ArmstrongNCSTJR000000.000.00-102.90
Duan Perez-MeansVTECHSO000000.000.00-102.90
Cameron FordWAKEJR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Matt BosherMIAFLSR5118105.008.75-4.00
Casey BarthUNCJR4021103.008.58-6.00
Dustin HopkinsFSUSO4718101.008.42-8.00
Richard JacksonCLEMSR4020100.008.33-9.00
Chris HazleyVTECHSR441692.007.67-17.00
Nick FerraraMARYSO351992.007.67-17.00
Robert RandolphVIRGJR321886.007.17-23.00
Scott BlairGTECHSR461385.007.08-24.00
Jimmy NewmanWAKESO361581.006.75-28.00
Josh CzajkowskiNCSTSR421381.006.75-28.00
Chris HinkebeinVIRGJR000.000.00-109.00
Kevin JonesDUKESR000.000.00-109.00
Trase JonesUNCSR000.000.00-109.00
Greg AbilheiraBCSR000.000.00-109.00
Zach HobbyFSUSR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
North Carolina DEFUNCNA3269131834103202.0016.831.00
Virginia Tech DEFVTECHNA3295121433113201.0016.750.00
Miami (FL) DEFMIAFLNA2.5329111529112182.0015.17-19.00
Clemson DEFCLEMNA2.531481430102169.0014.08-32.00
Georgia Tech DEFGTECHNA2360101330111166.0013.83-35.00
Boston College DEFBCNA2327111324102166.0013.83-35.00
Florida St. DEFFSUNA1384111429112165.0013.75-36.00
Wake Forest DEFWAKENA138381023101133.0011.08-68.00
Maryland DEFMARYNA039681123011125.0010.42-76.00
Duke DEFDUKENA0.536891019101122.0010.17-79.00
NC State DEFNCSTNA03618922011120.0010.00-81.00
Virginia DEFVIRGNA13589920001120.0010.00-81.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Dwight Jones - UNC (WR)
  2. Ryan Williams - Virginia Tech (RB)
  3. Aldarius Johnson - Miami (WR)
  4. Owen Spencer - NC State (WR)
  5. Jheranie Boyd - UNC (WR)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Darren Evans - Virginia Tech (RB)
  2. Jonathan Dwyer - Georgia Tech (RB)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the ACC.

  1. Ryan Williams - Virginia Tech (RB)
  2. David Wilson - Virginia Tech (RB)
  3. Desmond Scott - Duke (RB)
  4. Sean Renfree - Duke (QB)
  5. Taj Boyd - Clemson (QB)
  6. Torrey Mack - Virginia (RB)
  7. Mike Glennon - NC State (QB)
  8. Mike James - Miami (RB)
  9. Jheranie Boyd - UNC (WR)
  10. Joshua Adams - UNC (WR)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

ACC Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 13, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01RBJ.DwyerGTECH
21.02RBCJ SpillerCLEM
31.03QBR.WilsonNCST
41.04RBD.EvansVTECH

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01RBD.ScottMARY
62.02RBS.DraughnUNC
72.03WRD.JonesUNC
82.04QBT.TaylorVTECH

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01RBM.SimpsonUVA
103.02QBJ.HarrisMIAMI
113.03WRA.JohnsonMIAMI
123.04WRJ.FordCLEM

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01WRO.SpencerNCST
144.02RBG.CooperMIAMI
154.03RBM.HarrisBC
164.04WRD.ThomasGTECH

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01WRB.ReedFSU
185.02TEG.BryanNCST
195.03WRG.LittleUNC
205.04TEG.BooneVTECH

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01QBTJ YatesUNC
226.02TED.EppsMIAMI
236.03WRR.GunnellVTECH
246.04TEB.WoosterWAKE

Big East Outlook

When your conference is comprised of only eight teams, you're starting from a talent pool disadvantage right out of the gate. Compound that with the departures of fantasy studs Pat White, LeSean McCoy, Donald Brown, and Kenny Britt, and you're not exactly looking at a fantasy hotbed in 2009.

So who returns? Brian Kelly's Cincy offense has the most upside with Tony Pike and a host of talented WRs returning. USF QB Matt Grothe is back on campus for what seems like his 10th season. The 'Neers duo of Devine and Brown should post good numbers. Questions abound in the UConn and Rutgers backfield.

The Big East is down this year, and appears to be completely up for grabs. Rutgers has the schedule to keep them in the thick of the race. Cincy has the offensive firepower. Pitt, West Virginia and USF also have the ability to take home top honors.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 11 of 12
Deepest Talent: 11 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Mike TeelRUTGGRAD2433963418251324-732
Matt GrotheUSFSR240380291118141465914
Hunter CantwellLOUISGRAD2213772493161639-1151
Tony PikeCINSR1993242407191156471
Bill StullPITTSR188330235691035-1361
Pat WhiteWVUGRAD18027418422171919748
Cameron DantleySYRASR121251129811541-560
Tyler LorenzenCONNGRAD7916286938732844
Dustin GrutzaCINGRAD44666135121512
Zach FrazerCONNJR4683536269-20
Chazz AndersonCINSO46755202323-382
Cody EndresCONNJR3984411032-250
Pat BostickPITTJR2241270147-360
Andrew RobinsonSYRASR1845132031270
Jarrett BrownWVUSR223011411361691
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Donald BrownCONNGRAD367208318211250
LeSean McCoyPITTGRAD308148821323050
Noel DevineWVUJR20612894351850
Curtis BrinkleySYRAGRAD2371164714810
Victor AndersonLOUISSO18310478181011
Jacob RamseyCINSR152664213951
John GoebelCINJR1336077262830
Kordell YoungRUTGSR14255456550
Jourdan BrooksRUTGSO1005166000
Brock BolenLOUISGRAD12450579801
Mike FordUSFJR10240752220
Joe MartinekRUTGSO764044170
Bilal PowellLOUISJR75354212580
Moise PlancherUSFSR6932264210
Larod Stephens-HowlingPITTGRAD773125111090
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Kenny BrittRUTGGRAD77518713717
Marshwan GilyardCINSR210081127611
Dominick GoodmanCINGRAD0008410287
Doug BeaumontLOUISJR8470627500
Jessie HesterUSFSR000545793
Tim BrownRUTGSR6341275656
Taurus JohnsonUSFGRAD4110365026
Tiquan UnderwoodRUTGGRAD000404945
Alric ArnettWVUSR2-40354666
Jock SandersWVUJR482502534627
Derek KinderPITTGRAD290364223
Carlton MitchellUSFJR170284051
Jonathan BaldwinPITTSO140184043
Dorrell JallohWVUGRAD120293585
T.J. PorterPITTSR120253570
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Kevin BrockRUTGGRAD000263002
Nate ByhamPITTSR000192621
Ben GuidugliCINJR000182291
Shamar GravesRUTGJR000162273
Cedric HillUSFGRAD000151952
Mike OwenSYRASR000191752
Johnnie BurnsLOUISGRAD000181661
Martin BedardCONNGRAD000131560
Kazeem AlliCINSR000121243
Ben BusbeeUSFSR0007992
Pete NochtaLOUISJR0009812
Tyler UrbanWVUSO0004792
Nick ProvoSYRASO0004701
Steve BrouseCONNGRAD0004491
John PelusiPITTSR0005370
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Conor LeePITTGRAD38382420
Pat McAfeeWVUGRAD36362017
Jake RogersCINJR36342316
Maikon BonaniUSFSO32312115
Patrick ShadleSYRAGRAD25251714
Dave TeggartCONNSO16161513
San San TeRUTGSO48451712
Tony CiaravinoCONNGRAD1818159
Jon PayneLOUISJR222263
Chris PhilpottLOUISSO8631
Tim DoughertyLOUISJR9921
Delbert AlvaradoUSFSR121241
Patrick O'DonnellCINFR0000
Jacob RogersCINJR0000
Desi CullenCONNSR0000

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBTony PikeCincinnati
RBNoel DevineWest Virginia
RBVictor AndersonLouisville
WRMardy GilyardCincinnati
WRMike WilliamsSyracuse
WRTim BrownRutgers
TEShamar GravesRutgers
PKJake RogersCincinnati
DEMountaineersWest Virginia
2nd Team
QBMatt GrotheSouth Florida
RBJordan TodmanConnecticut
RBDion LewisPittsburgh
WRJamar HowardCincinnati
WRJock SandersWest Virginia
WRJessie HesterSouth Florida
TENate ByhamPittsburgh
PKSan San TeRutgers
DEHuskiesConnecticut

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Zach CollarosCINJR34082874386314.1226.1870.56
B.J. DanielsUSFJR245516105867242.8020.23-0.76
Tom SavageRUTGSO262120601178.8414.90-64.72
Geno SmithWVUSO213214113064173.8814.49-69.68
Zach FrazerCONNSR2456181001156.2413.02-87.32
Tino SunseriPITTJR2231181001147.2412.27-96.32
Adam FromanLOUISSO23121612511143.5811.97-99.98
Ryan NassibSYRAJR22961511681142.6411.89-100.92
Chazz AndersonCINJR1181031011.820.99-231.74
DeMarkus BracyCINSO000000.000.00-243.56
Cody EndresCONNSR000000.000.00-243.56
Andrew JanockoPITTJR000000.000.00-243.56
Chris Paul-EtienneRUTGSR000000.000.00-243.56
Zack StoudtLOUISFR000000.000.00-243.56
Demetrius JonesCINGRAD000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Dion LewisPITTSO146316282211284.4023.70100.80
Jordan TodmanCONNJR144614242120261.8021.8278.20
Noel DevineWVUSR135411241921238.6019.8855.00
Delone CarterSYRASR10251011991183.9015.330.30
Isaiah PeadCINJR7628302652177.7014.81-5.90
Joe MartinekRUTGJR9491012960170.5014.21-13.10
Victor AndersonLOUISJR9207241681168.8014.07-14.80
Moise PlancherUSFSR788813920142.5011.88-41.10
Raymond GrahamPITTSO603511870104.508.71-79.10
Antwon BaileySYRAJR4323282131102.508.54-81.10
Meme WylieCONNJR4894861083.006.92-100.60
Ryan ClarkeWVUSO3027535078.206.52-105.40
Demetris MurrayUSFJR4024982076.906.41-106.70
Bilal PowellLOUISSR351412109076.006.33-107.60
Jourdan BrooksRUTGJR4013870069.105.76-114.50
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Mohamed SanuRUTGSO2745609408229.4019.1259.00
Armon BinnsCINSR0072105111207.1017.2636.70
Jonathan BaldwinPITTJR13056103310192.6016.0522.20
Vidal HazeltonCINSR00527248146.4012.20-24.00
Mark HarrisonRUTGSO00517697144.4012.03-26.00
Jock SandersWVUSR1641625745140.8011.73-29.60
Dontavia BoganUSFSR290487205128.9010.74-41.50
Kashif MooreCONNSR00427146128.4010.70-42.00
D.J. WoodsCINJR00546755124.5010.38-45.90
Doug BeaumontLOUISSR140485764107.008.92-63.40
Tavon AustinWVUSO942284484104.208.68-66.20
Isiah MooreCONNJR0033502596.708.06-73.70
Alec LemonSYRASO0036476489.607.47-80.80
Mike ShanahanPITTSO0033483488.807.40-81.60
Bradley StarksWVUJR11036506387.707.31-82.70
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Ben GuidugliCINSR0030390478.006.50-24.90
Josh ChichesterLOUISJR0031380477.506.46-25.40
Cameron GrahamLOUISSR0029355368.005.67-34.90
Ryan GriffinCONNSO0022268355.804.65-47.10
Mike CruzPITTJR0024248354.804.57-48.10
D.C. JeffersonRUTGSO0020256353.604.47-49.30
Tyler UrbanWVUJR0014196132.602.72-70.30
Andrew DevlinPITTJR0016167130.702.56-72.20
Duron HarmonRUTGSO000000.000.00-102.90
Cody CatalinaSYRAJR000000.000.00-102.90
Nathan NordLOUISJR000000.000.00-102.90
Blake AnnenCINSO000000.000.00-102.90
Shamar GravesRUTGSR000000.000.00-102.90
Brock DeCiccoPITTSO000000.000.00-102.90
Mitch KesselCINSO000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Dan HutchinsPITTSR4222108.009.00-1.00
San San TeRUTGJR4420104.008.67-5.00
Jake RogersCINSR5815103.008.58-6.00
Dave TeggartCONNJR4618100.008.33-9.00
Tyler BitancurtWVUJR451796.008.00-13.00
Patrick O'DonnellCINSO000.000.00-109.00
Tim DoughertyLOUISSR000.000.00-109.00
Danny MilliganCINJR000.000.00-109.00
Maikon BonaniUSFJR000.000.00-109.00
Chris PhilpottLOUISJR000.000.00-109.00
Kevin HarperPITTFR000.000.00-109.00
Rob LongSYRAJR000.000.00-109.00
Jon PayneLOUISSR000.000.00-109.00
Shane RaupersSYRASO000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Connecticut DEFCONNNA1.5369111831112180.0015.00-21.00
Pittsburgh DEFPITTNA2.5319101435102178.0014.83-23.00
Rutgers DEFRUTGNA2.530891534012177.0014.75-24.00
West Virginia DEFWVUNA2.533691630102175.0014.58-26.00
Cincinnati DEFCINNA1.537491432102167.0013.92-34.00
Syracuse DEFSYRANA1.5339101032001141.0011.75-60.00
South Florida DEFUSFNA232191122001140.0011.67-61.00
Louisville DEFLOUISNA13718919001117.009.75-84.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Tim Brown - Rutgers (WR)
  2. Jordan Todman - Connecticut (RB)
  3. Jamar Howard - Cincinnati (WR)
  4. Joe Martinek - Rutgers (RB)
  5. Jonathan Baldwin - Pittsburgh (WR)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Tony Pike - Cincinnati (QB)
  2. Matt Grothe - South Florida (QB)
  3. Noel Devine - West Virginia (RB)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the Big East.

  1. Dion Lewis - Pittsburgh (RB)
  2. Tom Savage - Rutgers (QB)
  3. Eugene Smith - West Virginia (QB)
  4. Tavon Austin - West Virginia (RB)
  5. Ray Graham - Pittsburgh (RB)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

Big East Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 10, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01WRM.GilyardCIN
21.02QBT.PikeCIN
31.03RBN.DevineWVU
41.04RBD.LewisPITT

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01RBJ.TodmanCONN
62.02QBM.GrotheUSF
72.03RBV.AndersonLOUIS
82.04RBI.PeadCIN

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01RBK.YoungRUT
103.02WRT.BrownRUT
113.03WRJ.HowardCIN
123.04WRM.WilliamsSYRA

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01WRJ.BaldwinPITT
144.02WRJ.SandersWVU
154.03WRS.LongLOUIS
164.04WRJ.HesterUSF

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01QBJ.BrownWVU
185.02RBJ.MartinekRUT
195.03RBM.FordUSF
205.04TES.GravesRUT

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01QBB.StullPITT
226.02TEN.ByhamPITT
236.03TEB.BusbeeUSF
246.04TEB.GuidugliCIN

Big 12 Outlook

The Big 12 is a fantasy goldmine. There's talent nearly everywhere you turn. If you're going to camp out in any one conference on draft day, this is the place to be. Oklahoma State - loaded. Oklahoma - loaded. Texas - loaded. Kansas - loaded. Texas Tech - re-loaded. Even Iowa State appears to be on the upswing (from a fantasy standpoint).

The only schools that have major fantasy questions are Colorado and Kansas State. Bill Snyder might need a season in Manhattan to sort things out. Colorado, on the other hand, might need more time. They were only able to muster up 16 ppg in 2008 (40 points less than the conference-leading Sooners). Ouch.

The three best teams in the conference are all in the South. Look for Texas, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State to battle it out for Big 12 supremacy.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 1 of 12
Deepest Talent: 1 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Graham HarrellTTECHGRAD442626511145941-156
Sam BradfordOKLAJR328483472050842475
Chase DanielMIZZUGRAD38552843353918692811
Todd ReesingKANSR329495388832131262244
Colt McCoyTEXASSR332433385934813656111
Joe GanzNEBGRAD28542035682511922585
Zac RobinsonOKSTSR204314306425101465628
Josh FreemanKANSTGRAD224382294520810740414
Austen ArnaudIWSTJR247401279215101094015
Jerrod JohnsonTXA&MJR19432624352110941143
Robert GriffinBAYSO160267209115317384313
Cody HawkinsCOLOJR1833201892171057-233
Stephen McGeeTXA&MGRAD56855862217-500
Carson CoffmanKANSTJR25412821215601
Tyler HansenCOLOSO346528014632610
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Kendall HunterOKSTJR241155516221981
Chris BrownOKLASR217122020151091
Derrick WashingtonMIZZUJR177103617292772
DeMarco MurrayOKLAJR179100214313954
Jay FinleyBAYJR149865771412
Jake SharpKANSR18686012252831
Roy Helu Jr.NEBJR1258037252660
Baron BatchTTECHSR1137587454491
Shannon WoodsTTECHGRAD14171612363972
Alexander RobinsonIWSTJR1537036171600
Keith TostonOKSTSR10268698620
Rodney StewartCOLOSO13262227430
Marlon LuckyNEBGRAD1255177262881
Mossis MaduOKLAJR115475612840
Quentin CastilleNEBJR106467691090
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Dez BryantOKSTJR00087148019
Dezmon BriscoeKANJR218092140715
Jeremy MaclinMIZZUGRAD402932102126013
Michael CrabtreeTTECHGRAD21097116519
Juaquin IglesiasOKLAGRAD17074115010
Quan CosbyTEXASGRAD00092112310
Jordan ShipleyTEXASSR432089106011
Brandon BanksKANSTSR712616710499
Kerry MeierKANSR2-509710458
Nate SwiftNEBGRAD22306394110
Detron LewisTTECHJR000769133
Ryan TannehillTXA&MSO2-80558445
Tommy SaundersMIZZUGRAD3140728337
Todd PetersonNEBGRAD2180627864
Eric MorrisTTECHGRAD6342747719
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Chase CoffmanMIZZUGRAD0009098710
Jermaine GreshamOKLASR1506695014
Jamie McCoyTXA&MSR000435005
Brandon PettigrewOKSTGRAD000424720
Mike McNeillNEBJR100324426
Jeron MastrudKANSTSR000384352
Collin FranklinIWSTJR000152582
Derrick CatlettIWSTSR000202300
Riar GeerCOLOSR000131832
Justin AkersBAYSR000141672
Adam JamesTTECHSO000151591
Andrew JonesMIZZUSO000201460
Dreu YoungNEBJR00091401
Patrick DevennyCOLOSR000141162
Blaine IrbyTEXASJR00010952
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Jeff WolfertMIZZUGRAD73732720
Alex HeneryNEBJR57562118
Grant MahoneyIWSTSO33332517
Dan BaileyOKSTJR65651915
Hunter LawrenceTEXASSR60601210
Brooks RossmanKANSTGRAD5554129
Jacob BranstetterKANSO5251129
Jimmy StevensOKLASO9994128
Ben ParksBAYSO443996
Aric GoodmanCOLOSR3130145
Donnie CaronaTTECHSO373394
Alonso RojasKANSR0022
Matt WilliamsTTECHJR333332
Jameson DavisCOLOSO0031
Cory FowlerTTECHGRAD6411

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBColt McCoyTexas
RBKendall HunterOklahoma State
RBDeMarco MurrayOklahoma
WRDez BryantOklahoma State
WRDezmon BriscoeKansas
WRJordan ShipleyTexas
TEJermaine GreshamOklahoma
PKDan BaileyOklahoma State
DELonghornsTexas
2nd Team
QBRobert GriffinBaylor
RBBaron BatchTexas Tech
RBDerrick WashingtonMissouri
WRRyan BroylesOklahoma
WRDetron LewisTexas Tech
WRKerry MeierKansas
TEJamie McCoyTexas A&M
PKJimmy StevensOklahoma
DESoonersOklahoma

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Jerrod JohnsonTXA&MSR344830104016314.0226.1770.46
Blaine GabbertMIZZUJR36052991062264.8022.0721.24
Robert GriffinBAYJR23711875679263.5421.9619.98
Landry JonesOKLAJR3719321001262.7621.9019.20
Brandon WeedenOKSTJR34842914462243.9620.330.40
Taylor PottsTTECHSR3395281201229.8019.15-13.76
Austen ArnaudIWSTSR250616125276228.9419.08-14.62
Garrett GilbertTEXASSO30602411482213.2017.77-30.36
Kale PickKANJR248419142363188.9615.75-54.60
Zac LeeNEBSR213116101711152.3412.70-91.22
Tyler HansenCOLOJR234016131201149.6012.47-93.96
Carson CoffmanKANSTSR207014101612146.9012.24-96.66
Steven SheffieldTTECHSR358310130.322.53-213.24
Johnny DeatonOKSTSO3542134023.561.96-220.00
Jerome TillerIWSTJR671146115.281.27-228.28
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Daniel ThomasKANSTSR137314262640260.7021.7377.10
Kendall HunterOKSTSR110812383923259.0021.5875.40
DeMarco MurrayOKLASR97011415064258.1021.5174.50
Derrick WashingtonMIZZUSR93412242021203.6016.9720.00
Alexander RobinsonIWSTSR10576181984194.5016.2110.90
Baron BatchTTECHSR80210312671188.4015.704.80
Rodney StewartCOLOJR10401014860179.6014.97-4.00
Roy Helu Jr.NEBSR9348221941177.8014.82-5.80
Christine MichaelTXA&MSO9789191540176.7014.73-6.90
Angus QuigleyKANSR9238161561169.9014.16-13.70
Tre NewtonTEXASJR8727141151153.7012.81-29.90
Jermie CalhounOKLAJR6485202481135.6011.30-48.00
Cyrus GrayTXA&MJR6005241922133.2011.10-50.40
Eric StephensTTECHSO4916161372118.809.90-64.80
Rex BurkheadNEBSO6344201531118.709.89-64.90
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Ryan BroylesOKLAJR77189115413251.6020.9781.20
Jeff FullerTXA&MJR0072104811206.8017.2336.40
Alex TorresTTECHSR00809027172.2014.351.80
Tracy MooreOKSTSO00638499170.4014.200.00
T.J. MoeMIZZUSO961618656168.6014.05-1.80
Kendall WrightBAYJR1381667925162.0013.50-8.40
Scotty McKnightCOLOSR50708357161.0013.42-9.40
Hubert AnyiamOKSTJR00618497157.4013.12-13.00
Malcolm WilliamsTEXASJR00508318156.1013.01-14.30
Detron LewisTTECHSR260627907154.6012.88-15.80
Jerrell JacksonMIZZUJR390597817153.5012.79-16.90
Johnathan WilsonKANSR00587498151.9012.66-18.50
Uzoma NwachukwuTXA&MSO721437237149.0012.42-21.40
Josh CooperOKSTJR00628126148.2012.35-22.20
Kenny StillsOKLAFR00487187137.8011.48-32.60
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Mike McNeillNEBSR191394605103.408.620.50
Michael EgnewMIZZUJR0039417591.207.60-11.70
Collin FranklinIWSTSR0030360475.006.25-27.90
Hutson PrioleauTXA&MR-FR0027291466.605.55-36.30
Tim BiereKANJR0030330366.005.50-36.90
Ryan DeehanCOLOJR0030300363.005.25-39.90
Andrew JonesMIZZUJR0029296362.105.18-40.80
Barrett MatthewsTEXASSO0023255355.004.58-47.90
Wilson YoumanOKSTJR000000.000.00-102.90
D.J. GrantTEXASJR000000.000.00-102.90
Sheldon RichardsonMIZZUSO000000.000.00-102.90
Jerod MonkBAYSO000000.000.00-102.90
DaVaughn ThorntonCOLOFR000000.000.00-102.90
Alex SandersMIZZUSO000000.000.00-102.90
Tyson HetzerNEBJR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Grant ResselMIZZUJR5321116.009.677.00
Alex HeneryNEBSR4423113.009.424.00
Dan BaileyOKSTSR5118105.008.75-4.00
Matt WilliamsTTECHSR521597.008.08-12.00
Randy BullockTXA&MJR531289.007.42-20.00
Patrick O'HaraOKLASO571087.007.25-22.00
Justin TuckerTEXASJR481387.007.25-22.00
Grant MahoneyIWSTJR371479.006.58-30.00
Josh CherryKANSTSR331269.005.75-40.00
Grady FowlerKANJR000.000.00-109.00
Matthew MorelandOKLASR000.000.00-109.00
Aric GoodmanCOLOSR000.000.00-109.00
Derek EppersonBAYSR000.000.00-109.00
John GoldTEXASSR000.000.00-109.00
Zach GuyerIWSTJR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Texas DEFTEXASNA3252111835113205.0017.084.00
Nebraska DEFNEBNA3.5271121833202204.0017.003.00
Oklahoma DEFOKLANA3272111731212203.0016.922.00
Missouri DEFMIZZUNA1.5370101329101158.0013.17-43.00
Texas Tech DEFTTECHNA1.5352101330002155.0012.92-46.00
Oklahoma St. DEFOKSTNA1.533281122101139.0011.58-62.00
Texas A&M DEFTXA&MNA0.542681229011134.0011.17-67.00
Kansas State DEFKANSTNA1.533981020101131.0010.92-70.00
Iowa State DEFIWSTNA1.541591219001130.0010.83-71.00
Kansas DEFKANNA0.538381127001128.0010.67-73.00
Baylor DEFBAYNA140581020101126.0010.50-75.00
Colorado DEFCOLONA0.538781022001117.009.75-84.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Malcolm Williams - Texas (WR)
  2. Darius Darks - Iowa State (WR)
  3. Chris Whaley - Texas (RB)
  4. Danario Alexander - Missouri (WR)
  5. Blaine Gabbert - Missouri (QB)
  6. Johnathan Wilson - Kansas (WR)
  7. Sheldon Richardson - Missouri (TE)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Derrick Washington - Missouri (RB)
  2. Danario Alexander - Missouri (WR)

Freshmen Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the Big 12.

  1. Landry Jones - Oklahoma (QB)
  2. Christine Michael - Texas A&M (RB)
  3. Chris Whaley - Texas (RB)
  4. Seth Doege - Texas Tech (QB)
  5. Garrett Gilbert - Texas (QB)
  6. Jermie Calhoun - Oklahoma (RB)
  7. Eric Ward - Texas Tech (WR)
  8. Jerome Tiller - Iowa State (QB)
  9. Kale Pick - Kansas (QB)
  10. Chris Harper - Kansas State (QB)
  11. Kendial Lawrence - Missouri (RB)
  12. Harrison Jeffers - Texas Tech (RB)
  13. Jarred Salubi - Baylor (RB)
  14. John Hubert - Kansas State (RB)
  15. Sheldon Richardson - Missouri (TE)
  16. Dexter Pratt - Oklahoma State (RB)
  17. Timothy Flanders - Kansas State (RB)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

Big 12 Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 9, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01QBC. McCoyTEXAS
21.02QBT. PottsTTECH
31.03WRD.BryantOKST
41.04QBS.BradfordOU

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01WRD.BriscoeKU
62.02RBK.HunterOKST
72.03RBD.MurrayOU
82.04WRJ.ShipleyTEXAS

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01TEJ.GreshamOU
103.02RBB.BatchTTECH
113.03RBJ.SharpKU
123.04RBC.BrownOU

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01WRR.BroylesOU
144.02WRL.LeongTTECH
154.03WRD.LewisTTECH
164.04RBD.WashingtonMIZZU

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01RBRoy HeluNEB
185.02WRJ.FullerTAMU
195.03TEA.JonesMIZZU
205.04RBC.JohnsonTEXAS

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01TEJamie McCoyTAMU
226.02QBR.GriffinBAY
236.03TEM.McNeillNEB
246.04WRD.DarkISU

Big Ten Outlook

As their Power Rankings suggest, the Big Ten is kind of middle of the road when it comes to fantasy talent. Shonn Greene, Javon Ringer, P.J. Hill, Kory Sheets, Tyrell Sutton and Beanie Wells all depart. John Clay, Evan Royster and Brandon Minor will do their best to carry the conference's RB flag. All of the top QBs return, but who will they throw to? The WR class appears pretty thin after Regis Benn and Eric Decker.

Ohio State and Penn State are the frontrunners in the Big Ten, but don't be surprised if Illinois winds up in Pasadena. The darkhorse is Michigan State, who seems to be a team on the rise.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 6 of 12
Deepest Talent: 4 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Juice WilliamsILLINSR219381317322161757195
Adam WeberMINNJR25541027611581272334
Daryll ClarkPSUSR19232125921967928210
C.J. BacherNWGRAD24540824321715842303
Brian HoyerMCHSTGRAD18035324049943-941
Curtis PainterPURDGRAD2273792400131144100
Ricky StanziIOWAJR150254195614956200
Dustin ShererWISCSR10419113896549191
Terrelle PryorOHSTSO10016513111241396316
Kellen LewisINDSR110193113168935003
Steven ThreetMICHSO102200110597762012
Ben ChappellINDJR8015310014350723
Allan EvridgeWISCGRAD71132949552341
Todd BoeckmanOHSTGRAD5793620522380
Nick SheridanMICHJR631376132542921
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Shonn GreeneIOWAGRAD3071850208490
Javon RingerMCHSTGRAD390163722281900
Evan RoysterPSUJR191123612171550
Chris WellsOHSTGRAD207119788470
P.J. HillWISCGRAD2261161137720
Kory SheetsPURDGRAD234113116372531
Tyrell SuttonNWGRAD1848906353052
John ClayWISCSO1558849120
DeLeon EskridgeMINNSO1846787291810
Daniel DufreneILLINSR1176630302712
Marcus ThigpenINDGRAD946317132352
Stephfon GreenPSUSO1055784152681
Brandon MinorMICHSR10353395592
Sam McGuffieMICHSO1184863191751
Jewel HamptonIOWASO914637000
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Eric DeckerMINNSR118718310777
Arrelious BennILLINJR2310126710553
Desmond TardyPURDGRAD590678765
Deon ButlerPSUGRAD150478107
Eric PetermanNWGRAD540597376
Greg OrtonPURDGRAD000697205
Mark DellMCHSTJR000366793
Blair WhiteMCHSTSR1-20436591
Ross LaneNWGRAD000606403
Derrell Johnson-KoulianIOWAJR160446393
Jordan NorwoodPSUGRAD2-90416376
Brian RobiskieOHSTGRAD000425358
Andy BrodellIOWAGRAD3240365334
B.J. CunninghamMCHSTSO4560415280
Rasheed WardNWGRAD000515263
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Garrett GrahamWISCSR000405405
Brandon MyersIOWAGRAD000344414
Jack SimmonsMINNGRAD000363312
Michael HoomanawanuiILLINSR000253122
Charlie GanttMCHSTJR000193024
Travis BeckumWISCGRAD000232640
Nick Tow-ArnettMINNSR000102111
Tony MoeakiIOWASR000121461
Lance KendricksWISCJR00061410
Mickey ShulerPSUSR00091201
Andrew QuarlessPSUSR000111171
Kevin KogerMICHSO0006931
Brandon SmithOHSTGRAD0008790
Jake BallardOHSTSR0005730
Rory NicolOHSTGRAD0006602
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Brett SwensonMCHSTSR34342822
Philip WelchWISCSO40392420
Kevin KellyPSUGRAD60602420
Amado VillarrealNWGRAD34302520
Matt EllerILLINSO41392015
Ryan PretoriusOHSTGRAD39381915
Trent MossbruckerIOWASO33311513
Joel MonroeMINNGRAD36341612
Austin StarrINDGRAD29271710
K.C. LopataMICHGRAD29271510
Carson WiggsPURDSO2119118
Aaron PettreyOHSTSR1187
Daniel MurrayIOWASR141496
Chris SummersPURDSR1514105
Colin WagnerPSUJR3311

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBJuice WilliamsIllinois
RBEvan RoysterPenn State
RBJohn ClayWisconsin
WRArrelious BennIllinois
WREric DeckerMinnesota
WRDeVier PoseyOhio State
TEGarrett GrahamWisconsin
PKBrett SwensonMichigan State
DEBuckeyesOhio State
2nd Team
QBTerrelle PryorOhio State
RBBrandon MinorMichigan
RBDuane BennettMinnesota
WRMark DellMichigan State
WRD.GilreathWisconsin
WRD.Johnson-KoulinosIowa
TECharlie GanttMichigan State
PKPhilip WelchWisconsin
DENittany LionsPenn State

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Terrelle PryorOHSTJR23581897066254.9221.2411.36
Kirk CousinsMCHSTJR3214248721221.7618.48-21.80
Dan PersaNWJR264018123135214.9017.91-28.66
Ben ChappellINDSR3024231403202.9616.91-40.60
Robert MarvePURDJR28482414861196.5216.38-47.04
Denard RobinsonMICHSO1108867057176.8214.74-66.74
Scott TolzienWISCSR2490168422163.8013.65-79.76
Ricky StanziIOWASR26881913170159.2213.27-84.34
Nathan ScheelhaaseILLINR-FR189714123013155.9813.00-87.58
Kevin NewsomePSUSO15201093565148.4012.37-95.16
Adam WeberMINNSR209212801121.6810.14-121.88
Tate ForcierMICHSO12971071773113.589.47-129.98
MarQueis GrayMINNJR54143365492.147.68-151.42
Matthew McGloinPSUFR451340022.041.84-221.52
Andrew MaxwellMCHSTSO000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
John ClayWISCJR14821710820263.4021.9579.80
Evan RoysterPSUSR11199181501195.9016.3312.30
Mikel LeShoureILLINJR8408242401174.0014.50-9.60
Larry CaperMCHSTSO9079141311170.8014.23-12.80
Jewel HamptonIOWAJR9068191611170.2014.18-13.40
Al-Terek McBursePURDSO8068262061168.2014.02-15.40
Adam RobinsonIOWASO862812990150.1012.51-33.50
Darius WillisINDFR841812960147.7012.31-35.90
Duane BennettMINNSR6347181762144.0012.00-39.60
Brandon SaineOHSTSR8016121311141.2011.77-42.40
Arby FieldsNWSO6246241681133.2011.10-50.40
Edwin BakerMCHSTSO6787121090126.7010.56-56.90
Vincent SmithMICHSO6226111230116.009.67-67.60
Jason FordILLINJR6035141320110.509.21-73.10
Daniel HerronOHSTJR487710610101.808.48-81.80
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Keith SmithPURDSR1808810518198.9016.5828.50
Tandon DossINDJR11017810146193.4016.1223.00
DeVier PoseyOHSTJR2406090210182.6015.2212.20
Nick ToonWISCJR00588936154.3012.86-16.10
Marvin McNuttIOWAJR00427359148.5012.38-21.90
Keshawn MartinMCHSTJR1981366846148.2012.35-22.20
Demarlo BelcherINDJR00608206148.0012.33-22.40
Derrell Johnson-KoulianIOWASR00487684124.8010.40-45.60
Jeremy EbertNWJR00556475122.2010.18-48.20
Cortez SmithPURDSR00536345119.909.99-50.50
Jarred FaysonILLINSR861395555119.609.97-50.80
Dane SanzenbacherOHSTSR00365767117.609.80-52.80
B.J. CunninghamMCHSTJR00486245116.409.70-54.00
Derek MoyePSUJR00426305114.009.50-56.40
Sidney StewartNWSR00516224111.709.31-58.70
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Lance KendricksWISCSR690536486134.2011.1831.30
Drake DunsmoreNWSR00525775113.709.4810.80
Charlie GanttMCHSTSR0026402477.206.43-25.70
Brian LinthicumMCHSTJR0029374475.906.33-27.00
Allen ReisnerIOWASR0036396269.605.80-33.30
Kevin KogerMICHJR0023303253.804.48-49.10
Dion SimsMCHSTSO0019222349.704.14-53.20
Max DedmondINDJR0020214243.403.62-59.50
Andrew SzczerbaPSUJR0018211242.103.51-60.80
Gabe HolmesPURDSO000000.000.00-102.90
Hubie GrahamILLINJR000000.000.00-102.90
Garrett CelekMCHSTJR000000.000.00-102.90
Quentin WilliamsNWJR000000.000.00-102.90
Mark WedderburnPSUJR000000.000.00-102.90
Brian WozniakWISCSO000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Philip WelchWISCJR4821111.009.252.00
Daniel MurrayIOWASR4220102.008.50-7.00
Stefan DemosNWSR4220102.008.50-7.00
Colin WagnerPSUSR4120101.008.42-8.00
Carson WiggsPURDJR471798.008.17-11.00
Devin BarclayOHSTSR441795.007.92-14.00
Kevin MumaMCHSTR-FR481593.007.75-16.00
Nick FreelandINDSO381583.006.92-26.00
Trent MossbruckerIOWAJR000.000.00-109.00
Mitch EwaldINDSO000.000.00-109.00
Anthony FeraPSUSO000.000.00-109.00
Matt BrandaburILLINSR000.000.00-109.00
Brendan GibbonsMICHSO000.000.00-109.00
Jeff BudzienNWSO000.000.00-109.00
Michael HinesINDSR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Ohio State DEFOHSTNA3.3262122031113210.0017.509.00
Iowa DEFIOWANA3276131735112201.0016.750.00
Penn State DEFPSUNA3274111432102182.0015.17-19.00
Wisconsin DEFWISCNA2305101531102171.0014.25-30.00
Michigan St. DEFMCHSTNA138091329112159.0013.25-42.00
Northwestern DEFNWNA135091225101141.0011.75-60.00
Michigan DEFMICHNA139381120111134.0011.17-67.00
Minnesota DEFMINNNA136981019011129.0010.75-72.00
Purdue DEFPURDNA037691127101127.0010.58-74.00
Illinois DEFILLINNA0.540391020001117.009.75-84.00
Indiana DEFINDNA040181121001113.009.42-88.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Mike Kafka - Northwestern (QB)
  2. Tate Forcier - Michigan (QB)
  3. Edwin Baker - Michigan State (RB)
  4. Jeff Brinson - Iowa (RB)
  5. Jaycen Taylor - Purdue (RB)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Adam Weber - Minnesota (QB)
  2. Eric Decker - Minnesota (WR)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the Big Ten.

  1. Tate Forcier - Michigan (QB)
  2. Edwin Baker - Michigan State (RB)
  3. Jeff Brinson - Iowa (RB)
  4. MarQueis Gray - Minnesota (QB)
  5. Brandon Wegher - Iowa (RB)
  6. Jamaal Berry - Ohio State (RB)
  7. Kevin Whaley - Minnesota (RB)
  8. Dion Sims - Michigan State (TE)
  9. Al-Turek McBurse - Purdue (RB)
  10. Kevin Newsome - Penn State (QB)
  11. Denard Robinson - Michigan (QB)
  12. Larry Caper - Michigan State (RB)
  13. Curtis Dukes - Penn State (RB)
  14. Duron Carter - Ohio State (WR)
  15. Justin Brown - Penn State (WR)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

Big Ten Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 11, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01QBT.PryorOSU
21.02RBE.RoysterPSU
31.03RBJ.ClayWISC
41.04QBJ.WilliamsILLINII

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01RBB.MinorMICH
62.02QBD.ClarkPSU
72.03WRA.BennILLINI
82.04RBJ.HamptonIOWA

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01WRE.DeckerMINN
103.02TEG.GrahamWISC
113.03RBE.BakerMSU
123.04RBD.BennettMINN

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01WRD.GilreathWISC
144.02WRM.DellMSU
154.03RBJ.TaylorPUR
164.04WRD.PoseyOSU

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01RBJ.BrinsonIowa
185.02WRK.SmithPUR
195.03TEK.AdamsPUR
205.04WRT.TurnerIND

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01TEC.GanttMSU
226.02WRD.MoyePSU
236.03QBT.ForcierMICH
246.04TEA.QuarlessPSU

Pac 10 Outlook

2009 has its fair share of fantasy value. When you look at the Pac-10 you have to start in the backfield. Running backs are strong, with 3 of the top 10 backs in the country in Jahvid Best, Jacquizz Rodgers and LeGarrette Blount. Although the Pac-10 is not known as a "tough" conference, the defenses in the league provide a more difficult strength of schedule than many of the other BCS conferences.

This could be the best year for someone other than USC to take the conference crown, with teams like Oregon and California fielding talented and experienced teams.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 4 of 12
Deepest Talent: 6 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Mark SanchezUSCGRAD2413663207341052163
Willie TuitamaARIZGRAD259399308823849-1202
Lyle MoevaoORESTSR2143612534191336-1182
Rudy CarpenterAZSTGRAD213351249316952-1501
Kevin CraftUCLASR232417234172082200
Jeremiah MasoliOREJR136239174413512771810
Tavita PritchardSTANGRAD14725416331013661131
Kevin RileyCALJR112221136014630-561
Ronnie FouchWASHJR113250133941344-1051
Nate LongshoreCALGRAD9316410511048-660
Kevin LopinaWAZZUSR8715384101159183
Sean CanfieldORESTSR5684703626-280
Justin RoperOREJR48926103417851
Marshall LobbestaelWAZZUSO531035714424-990
Jake LockerWASHJR509351210561803
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Jahvid BestCALJR194158015272461
Jacquizz RodgersORESTSO259125311292471
Jeremiah JohnsonOREGRAD1681201138750
Nicolas GrigsbyARIZJR21411531312620
Toby GerhartSTANSR210113615131140
LeGarrette BlountORESR137100217220
Anthony KimbleSTANGRAD1207176151201
Shane VereenCALSO1427154272211
Stafon JohnsonUSCSR13870597480
Joe McKnightUSCJR896592211931
C.J. GableUSCJR10761786621
Keola AntolinARIZSO117525107240
Dwight TardyWAZZUSR133481318870
Logwone MitzWAZZUSO894433490
Dimitri NanceAZSTSR1054103201110
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Sammie StroughterORESTGRAD75207010407
Damian WilliamsUSCJR4430588699
Michael ThomasARIZGRAD241141748254
Terence ScottOREJR91281507515
Michael JonesAZSTGRAD000617444
Shane MoralesORESTGRAD000547438
Patrick TurnerUSCGRAD0004974110
D'Andre GoodwinWASHSR13590606921
Brandon GibsonWAZZUGRAD10190576732
James RodgersORESTJR464085516074
Delashaun DeanARIZJR250535934
Terrell TurnerARIZSR2170435801
Ronald JohnsonUSCJR6320335708
Taylor EmbreeUCLASO110405310
Ryan WhalenSTANJR000415081
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Rob GronkowskiARIZJR0004767210
Ed DicksonORESR3180355083
Ryan MoyaUCLASR000383643
Cameron MorrahCALGRAD000273268
Anthony MccoyUSCSR0230222561
Devin FrischknechtWAZZUGRAD000172211
Michael GottliebWASHGRAD000151971
Coby FleenerSTANJR000131760
Andrew PettesAZSTGRAD000211513
John ReeseORESTSR000101090
Brady CampORESTJR00012922
Kavario MiddletonWASHSO00012820
Rhett EllisonUSCSO0004580
Blake AylesUSCSO0006411
Cory HarkeyUCLASO0005401
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Thomas WeberAZSTJR30292519
Kai ForbathUCLAJR22212219
Justin KahutORESTJR38362416
Jason BondzioARIZGRAD55551614
Aaron ZagorySTANGRAD37351714
Matt EvensenOREGRAD37351811
Giorgio TavecchioCALSO2525139
Nico GrasuWAZZUJR1413139
David BuehlerUSCGRAD6665139
Morgan FlintORESR282897
Ryan PerkinsWASHGRAD1817117
David SeawrightCALSO262675
Jared BallmanWASHGRAD1162
Jordan KayCALGRAD2211
Sean SehnemORESTSR7621

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBJeremiah MasoliOregon
RBJacquizz RodgersOregon State
RBJahvid BestCal
WRJames RodgersOregon State
WRDamian WilliamsUSC
WRRonald JohnsonUSC
TERob GronkowskiArizona
PKJustin KahutOregon State
DETrojansUSC
2nd Team
QBJake LockerWashington
RBLeGarrette BlountOregon
RBToby GerhartStanford
WRD'Andre GoodwinWashington
WRMarvin JonesCal
WRDelashaun BeanArizona
TEEd DicksonOregon
PKKai ForbathUCLA
DEGolden BearsCal

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Jake LockerWASHSR29052385049296.6024.7253.04
Andrew LuckSTANSO2927257962224.6818.72-18.88
Darron ThomasOREJR19091385888219.1618.26-24.40
Matt BarkleyUSCSO3072231002206.8817.24-36.68
Ryan KatzORESTJR3056221201192.2416.02-51.32
Nick FolesARIZSR2652241102192.0816.01-51.48
Kevin PrinceUCLAJR25661592222178.8414.90-64.72
Kevin RileyCALSR26572010411176.3814.70-67.18
Jeff TuelWAZZUSO2212141300118.489.87-125.08
Brock OsweilerAZSTSO2072141100116.889.74-126.68
Steven ThreetAZSTJR682530041.283.44-202.28
Nate CostaORESR2452114017.201.43-226.36
Justin EngstromORESTJR000000.000.00-243.56
Nick CrissmanUCLAJR000000.000.00-243.56
Zach MaynardCALJR000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Jacquizz RodgersORESTJR127516634161302.6025.22119.00
Shane VereenCALJR126714282482261.5021.7977.90
LaMichael JamesOREJR134114191932258.9021.5875.30
Chris PolkWASHJR11867292020195.3016.2711.70
Allen BradfordUSCSR9439131060165.4013.78-18.20
Cameron MarshallAZSTSO7047181321140.6011.72-43.00
Dillon BaxterUSCFR5146182062129.0010.75-54.60
Jeremy StewartSTANSR72169711125.7010.48-57.90
Isi SofeleCALSO4715151282109.409.12-74.20
Nicolas GrigsbyARIZSR5555141120103.708.64-79.90
Derrick ColemanUCLAJR5664981199.208.27-84.40
Stepfan TaylorSTANSO6125643098.508.21-85.10
Keola AntolinARIZJR52151299098.008.17-85.60
Jonathan FranklinUCLASO5325654091.607.63-92.00
Greg NwokoARIZSO376612101089.707.48-93.90
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
James RodgersORESTSR2772799048217.6018.1347.20
Ronald JohnsonUSCSR1206492210185.4015.4515.00
Jermaine KearseWASHJR100609709182.0015.1711.60
Ryan WhalenSTANSR00659677171.2014.270.80
Chris OwusuSTANJR661509406167.6013.97-2.80
Juron CrinerARIZJR420567058150.7012.56-19.70
Devin AguilarWASHJR00537206134.5011.21-35.90
Jeffrey MaehlORESR100526507134.0011.17-36.40
Nelson RosarioUCLAJR00487685130.8010.90-39.60
Marvin JonesCALJR00477026129.7010.81-40.70
Gerell RobinsonAZSTJR00526716129.1010.76-41.30
Jared KarstetterWAZZUJR00475916118.609.88-51.80
Taylor EmbreeUCLAJR00466165114.609.55-55.80
Randall CarrollUCLASO61034524499.508.29-70.90
James JohnsonWASHSO0042456490.607.55-79.80
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Joe HalahuniORESTJR0041469491.407.62-11.50
Anthony MillerCALJR0036458275.806.32-27.10
Coby FleenerSTANSR0030390372.006.00-30.90
Morrell PresleyUCLASO0029374369.905.83-33.00
Chris IzbickiWASHJR0029322364.705.39-38.20
Brandon WilliamsOREJR0026211352.104.34-50.80
David PaulsonOREJR0022280251.004.25-51.90
Konrad ReulandSTANSR0018231138.103.18-64.80
Joseph FauriaUCLAJR0016198133.802.82-69.10
Spencer LadnerCALJR0014167129.702.48-73.20
Marlion BarnettWASHSO000000.000.00-102.90
Chris CoyleAZSTSO000000.000.00-102.90
Dion JordanOREJR000000.000.00-102.90
Gabe MillerORESTSR000000.000.00-102.90
Blake AylesUSCJR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Kai ForbathUCLASR3924111.009.252.00
Justin KahutORESTSR4721110.009.171.00
Eric FolkWASHJR4621109.009.080.00
Nate WhitakerSTANSR4720107.008.92-2.00
Alex ZendejasARIZJR411998.008.17-11.00
Joe HoustonUSCSR471386.007.17-23.00
Giorgio TavecchioCALJR431279.006.58-30.00
Thomas WeberAZSTSR311473.006.08-36.00
Johnny HekkerORESTJR000.000.00-109.00
Daniel PadillaORESR000.000.00-109.00
Travis GoliaSTANJR000.000.00-109.00
Keenyn CrierARIZSR000.000.00-109.00
David SeawrightCALJR000.000.00-109.00
Nico GrasuWAZZUSR000.000.00-109.00
Matt BarkerORESTJR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
USC DEFUSCNA2.5340111430112181.0015.08-20.00
Oregon DEFORENA2336111533112181.0015.08-20.00
Arizona DEFARIZNA234291128202164.0013.67-37.00
Oregon St. DEFORESTNA234991229111161.0013.42-40.00
UCLA DEFUCLANA2334101423102157.0013.08-44.00
Washington DEFWASHNA1.538991429102156.0013.00-45.00
California DEFCALNA137791228201150.0012.50-51.00
Stanford DEFSTANNA140291221111139.0011.58-62.00
Arizona St. DEFAZSTNA2297101123001139.0011.58-62.00
Washington St. DEFWAZZUNA051281017001111.009.25-90.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. LaMichael James - Oregon (RB)
  2. Darrell Catchings - Oregon State (WR)
  3. Jamere Holland - Oregon (WR)
  4. Kavario Middleton - Washington (TE)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Kevin Riley - Cal (QB)
  2. Joe McKnight - USC (RB)
  3. Stafon Johnson - USC (RB)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the Pac-10.

  1. LaMichael James - Oregon (RB)
  2. Matt Barkley - USC (QB)
  3. Andrew Luck - Stanford (QB)
  4. Tyler Gaffney - Stanford (RB)
  5. Chris Polk - Washington (RB)
  6. Brice Butler - USC (WR)
  7. Morrell Presley - UCLA (TE)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

Pac-10 Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 16, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01RBJ.BestCal
21.02RBQ.RodgersORST
31.03RBL.BlountORG
41.04RBT.GerhartSTAN

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01QBJ.MasoliOREG
62.02TER.GronkARIZ
72.03WRJ.RodgersORST
82.04QBJ.LockerWASH

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01WRD.WilliamsUSC
103.02QBA.CorpUSC
113.03RBN.GrigsbyARIZ
123.04WRD.GoodwinWASH

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01TEE.DicksonOREG
144.02QBL.MoevaoORST
154.03WRJ.HollandOREG
164.04RBJ.McKnightUSC

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01WRD.DeanARIZ
185.02RBS.VereenCAL
195.03WRR.JohnsonUSC
205.04RBS.JohnsonUSC

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01WRB.WrightARIZ
226.02WRD.CatchingsORST
236.03TES.LadnerCAL
246.04TEK.MiddletonWASH

SEC Outlook

Take a look at the two-deep on the All-Conference Team below. It's rock solid from top to bottom. But what did you expect - this IS the SEC! It is interesting that in a league that boasts outstanding defenses, there are still a decent amount of skill position players to choose from. Tebow heads the list of top prospects, which also includes Michael Smith, Charles Scott and Dexter McCluster. There are also a couple youngsters to watch in Jarvis Giles, Trent Richardson and Bryce Brown. Can they live up to the hype?

Florida is the heavy favorite to take the East title. The question is who will survive the West? Will LSU get back to form? Can Bama repeat? Or will media darling Ole Miss take advantage of a favorable schedule and wind up in Atlanta for the SEC title game?

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 3 of 12
Deepest Talent: 3 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Matthew StaffordGEORGGRAD2353833459251055401
Jevan SneadMISSJR1843272762261357603
Tim TebowFLORSR192298274630417667312
Casey DickARKGRAD2053572586131472-513
John Parker WilsonALABGRAD187323227310872-65
Chris SmelleySCARSR1693021922141539-70
Jarrett LeeLSUSO1432691873141611-970
Mike HartlineKNTKYJR17231116669824-90
Tyson LeeMISSTSR15326015197562371
Kodi BurnsAUBJR94179105027984115
Chris ToddAUBSR861569035633-630
Jonathan CromptonTENNSR861678894537272
Mackenzi AdamsVANDYSR7715688258621360
Nick StephensTENNJR631308404323-500
Stephen GarciaSCARSO6512283268701982
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Knowshon MorenoGEORGGRAD250140016333922
Glen CoffeeALABGRAD233138310161181
Charles ScottLSUSR2171174188670
Michael SmithARKSR20710728322982
Anthony DixonMISSTSR1978697201172
Mark IngramALABSO143728127540
Ben TateAUBSR159664315900
Chris RaineyFLORSO8465243370
Cordera EasonMISSSR140647310822
Jeffrey DempsFLORSO786057151411
Jared HawkinsVANDYSR1395934161211
Mike DavisSCARGRAD1635733242131
Arian FosterTENNGRAD1315701191660
Brandon BoldenMISSSO985425101071
Tony DixonKNTKYGRAD132430719900
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
A.J. GreenGEORGSO4610569638
Brandon LaFellLSUSR260639298
Julio JonesALABSO000589244
Mohamed MassaquoiGEORGGRAD000589208
Mike WallaceMISSGRAD10920397847
Shay HodgeMISSSR000447258
Louis MurphyFLORGRAD270386557
Percy HarvinFLORGRAD7066010406447
Kenny McKinleySCARGRAD220546424
Dexter McClusterMISSSR1096556446251
Sean WalkerVANDYGRAD16991365203
Brandon McraeMISSTSR1-10515183
Demetrius ByrdLSUGRAD000375134
Lucas MillerARKSR000304902
Michael MooreGEORGSR000294512
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
D.J. WilliamsARKJR000617233
Jared CookSCARGRAD000375733
Aaron HernandezFLORJR000343815
Nick WalkerALABGRAD000323242
Richard DicksonLSUSR000313245
Brandon BardenVANDYSO000282094
T.C. DrakeKNTKYSR000122040
Tommy TrottAUBSR000202010
Luke StockerTENNJR000131390
Brad SmelleyALABSO0007980
Aron WhiteGEORGSO0003882
Gerald HarrisMISSSO0007844
Andrew DavieARKGRAD0008713
Brandon HendersonMISSTJR0006701
Tate CaseyFLORGRAD0004640
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Ryan SuccopSCARGRAD30303020
Leigh TiffinALABSR47462920
Joshua SheneMISSSR52522117
Colt DavidLSUGRAD44432116
Blair WalshGEORGSO50502315
Bryant HahnfeldtVANDYGRAD30301713
Jonathan PhillipsFLORSR79781312
Wes ByrumARKJR23221911
Lones SeiberKNTKYSR36341911
Daniel LincolnTENNJR22221810
Adam CarlsonMISSGRAD2322137
Shay HaddockALABJR111075
Alex TejadaALABJR212094
Ryan TydlackaVANDYJR0063
Josh JasperTENNSO5522

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBTim TebowFlorida
RBMichael SmithArkansas
RBCharles ScottLSU
WRDexter McClusterMississippi
WRShay HodgeMississippi
WRBrandon LaFellLSU
TED.J. WilliamsArkansas
PKJonathan PhillipsFlorida
DEGatorsFlorida
2nd Team
QBJevan SneadMississippi
RBMarc IngramAlabama
RBAnthony DixonMississippi State
WRJulio JonesAlabama
WRA.J. GreenGeorgia
WRDeonte ThompsonFlorida
TEAaron HernandezFlorida
PKLeigh TiffinAlabama
DECrimson TideAlabama

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Ryan MallettARKSR357630702261.0421.7517.48
John BrantleyFLORJR3109287922243.5620.300.00
Cameron NewtonAUBSR265423132714223.2618.61-20.30
Stephen GarciaSCARJR260418101902187.1615.60-56.40
Jordan JeffersonLSUJR24951871941183.2015.27-60.36
Chris RelfMISSTJR1334856547182.7615.23-60.80
Greg McElroyALABSR2318165581158.5213.21-85.04
Aaron MurrayGEORGSO22741912101149.9612.50-93.60
Morgan NewtonKNTKYSO181813102082137.5211.46-106.04
Jeremiah MasoliMISSSR1043653466126.3210.53-117.24
Larry SmithVANDYJR1755982312125.3010.44-118.26
Matt SimmsTENNJR172113901108.849.07-134.72
Nathan StanleyMISSJR1091750061.645.14-181.92
Tyler BrayTENNFR673520042.923.58-200.64
Tyler RussellMISSTSO000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Mark IngramALABJR129614262461257.2021.4373.60
Mario FanninAUBSR8547262672179.1014.93-4.50
Derrick LockeKNTKYSR8096332952174.9014.58-8.70
Trent RichardsonALABSO83810181441173.2014.43-10.40
Brandon BoldenMISSJR8018221902170.1014.18-13.50
Tauren PooleTENNJR7928242400163.2013.60-20.40
Caleb KingGEORGJR8488151321159.5013.29-24.10
Washaun EaleyGEORGSO7988151540150.7012.56-32.90
Marcus LattimoreSCARFR7907141301147.0012.25-36.60
Jeffrey DempsFLORJR7566181691143.5011.96-40.10
Ronnie Wingo Jr.ARKSO7206181621139.2011.60-44.40
Broderick GreenARKJR58910101030134.2011.18-49.40
Michael FordLSUSO70989670130.1010.84-53.50
Vick BallardMISSTJR655611851121.5010.13-62.10
Warren NormanVANDYSO7024181151120.7010.06-62.90
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Randall CobbKNTKYJR5388434975203.0016.9232.60
A.J. GreenGEORGJR290649749186.3015.5315.90
Darvin AdamsAUBJR00599489178.3014.867.90
Alshon JefferySCARSO00609168169.6014.13-0.80
Greg ChildsARKJR00509019169.1014.09-1.30
Joe AdamsARKJR420488068156.8013.07-13.60
Russell ShepardLSUSO3243365045148.8012.40-21.60
Julio JonesALABJR190487117139.0011.58-31.40
Deonte ThompsonFLORJR100486966130.6010.88-39.80
Terrell ZacheryAUBSR1321355566128.3010.69-42.10
Terrance ToliverLSUSR00507065125.6010.47-44.80
Jarius WrightARKJR00416945119.909.99-50.50
Chris RaineyFLORJR2432284394118.209.85-52.20
Gerald JonesTENNSR240486244112.809.40-57.60
Andre DeboseFLORSO1722263714103.308.61-67.10
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
D.J. WilliamsARKSR00415305103.508.630.60
Orson CharlesGEORGSO00395165101.108.43-1.80
Luke StockerTENNSR0035447486.207.18-16.70
Jordan ReedFLORSO74130332485.607.13-17.30
Weslye SaundersSCARSR0037426485.107.09-17.80
Marcus GreenMISSTJR0032369476.906.41-26.00
Brandon BardenVANDYJR0030330366.005.50-36.90
Nick MelilloKNTKYJR0020213243.303.61-59.60
Aron WhiteGEORGJR0019201241.603.47-61.30
Tyler EdwardsLSUJR000000.000.00-102.90
Kendrick CookMISSTJR000000.000.00-102.90
Austin TateARKSO000000.000.00-102.90
Bruce FigginsGEORGSR000000.000.00-102.90
Chase ClementLSUJR000000.000.00-102.90
Nelson HurstMISSTJR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Blair WalshGEORGJR4422110.009.171.00
Caleb SturgisFLORJR4621109.009.080.00
Alex TejadaARKSR5518109.009.080.00
Wes ByrumAUBSR5218106.008.83-3.00
Josh JasperLSUJR451899.008.25-10.00
Spencer LanningSCARSR391893.007.75-16.00
Cade FosterALABFR421587.007.25-22.00
Derek DepasqualeMISSTSR331681.006.75-28.00
Daniel LincolnTENNSR381480.006.67-29.00
Ross GornallARKSR381274.006.17-35.00
Ryan FowlerVANDYFR000.000.00-109.00
Corey SmithALABJR000.000.00-109.00
Morgan HullAUBSR000.000.00-109.00
Chas HenryVANDYSR000.000.00-109.00
Shay HaddockARKSR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Florida DEFFLORNA3.5252101831112202.0016.831.00
Alabama DEFALABNA3245111829103197.0016.42-4.00
LSU DEFLSUNA2327101528112174.0014.50-27.00
South Carolina DEFSCARNA2.530091527102170.0014.17-31.00
Mississippi DEFMISSNA2.531591127112168.0014.00-33.00
Georgia DEFGEORGNA1339101327112159.0013.25-42.00
Auburn DEFAUBNA137491426112154.0012.83-47.00
Arkansas DEFARKNA1.5401101327102154.0012.83-47.00
Kentucky DEFKNTKYNA236081118211152.0012.67-49.00
Tennessee DEFTENNNA231891121002141.0011.75-60.00
Vanderbilt DEFVANDYNA1.536281020101135.0011.25-66.00
Mississippi St. DEFMISSTNA1.536681119002132.0011.00-69.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Jarvis Giles - South Carolina (RB)
  2. Bryce Brown - Tennessee (RB)
  3. Trent Richardson - Alabama (RB)
  4. Joe Adams - Arkansas (WR)
  5. Jordan Jefferson - LSU (QB)
  6. Andre Debose - Florida (WR)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Ryan Mallett - Arkansas (QB)
  2. Jevan Snead - Mississippi (QB)
  3. Caleb King - Georgia (RB)
  4. Julio Jones - Alabama (WR)
  5. A.J. Green - Georgia (WR)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the SEC.

    Note: Florida QB John Brantley is not listed because he is a sophomore. However, he is worth mentioning as he is one of the top rated keeper prospects in the country.


  1. Trent Richardson - Alabama (RB)
  2. Jarvis Giles - South Carolina (RB)
  3. Bryce Brown - Tennessee (RB)
  4. Reuben Randle - LSU (WR)
  5. Aaron Murray - Georgia (QB)
  6. Russell Shepherd- LSU (QB)
  7. Raymond Cotton - Mississippi (QB)
  8. Patrick Patterson - Mississippi (WR)
  9. Andre Debose - Florida (WR)
  10. Washaun Ealey - Georgia (RB)
  11. Tyler Russell - Mississippi State (QB)
  12. Marlon Brown - Georgia (WR)
  13. Tavarres King - Georgia (WR)
  14. Alshon Jeffrey - South Carolina (WR)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

Pac-10 Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 16, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01QBT.TebowFLOR
21.02RBC.ScottLSU
31.03RBM.SmithARK
41.04WRD.McClusterMISS

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01RBM.IngramALAB
62.02QBJ.SneadMISS
72.03WRJ.JonesALAB
82.04TEDJ WilliamsARK

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01RBA.DixonMSU
103.02TEA.HernandezFLOR
113.03WRAJ GreenUGA
123.04QBR.MallettARK

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01WRR.CobbKENT
144.02WRB.LaFellLSU
154.03RBJ.GilesSCAR
164.04WRM.FanninAUB

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01RBC.KingUGA
185.02WRS.HodgeMISS
195.03RBB.BrownTENN
205.04RBJ.DempsFLOR

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01TER.DicksonLSU
226.02TEB.BardenVANDY
236.03QBJ.JeffersonLSU
246.04WRA.DeboseFLOR

Independents Outlook

It's kind of hard to judge a group of three teams - especially when two are service academies, but we'll give it the ol' college try.

Notre Dame should have an improved passing game this fall with Jimmy Clausen tossing balls to Michael Floyd and Golden Tate. Armando Allen is an intriguing RB prospect in PPR leagues (remember how valuable Darius Walker was a few years ago?). Navy is in rebuild mode, but QB Ricky Dobbs should be good for a few huge rushing performances. Army doesn't appear to have much to offer the fantasy zealots this fall.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 12 of 12
Deepest Talent: 12 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Jimmy ClausenNDJR2684403172251754-730
Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-EnhadaNAVYGRAD183530531632954
Chip BowdenARMYJR3172282231945721
Carson WilliamsARMYSR26532731321120
Ricky DobbsNAVYJR916212111064958
Evan SharpleyNDGRAD351800410
Dayne CristNDSO00000000
Greg ZinglerNAVYSR00000160
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Collin MooneyARMYGRAD231133989590
Shun WhiteNAVYGRAD132109284921
Eric KettaniNAVYGRAD19098243140
Armando AllenNDJR1345853503552
Jarod BryantNAVYGRAD1394816000
Robert HughesNDJR112382414930
James AldridgeNDSR913573310
Wesley McMahandARMYGRAD423412000
Bryson CarlARMYSR372270000
Bobby DoyleNAVYSR1616912541
Ian SmithARMYSR1910722141
Patrick MealyARMYJR18972000
Greg ShinegoNAVYGRAD219604741
Jonas GrayNDSO21900000
Tony DaceARMYGRAD23902000
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Golden TateNDJR537158108010
Michael FloydNDSO000487197
Tyree BarnesNAVYGRAD000204002
David GrimesNDGRAD2150353213
Duval KamaraNDJR000202061
Jameson CarterARMYJR2110111570
Damion HunterARMYSR000111341
Carlo SandiegoARMYGRAD6-306680
Mario WashingtonNAVYJR0003560
Robby ParrisNDSR0009500
Jamison MaehlerARMYGRAD0006500
Mike WrightARMYGRAD0006490
T.J. ThielNAVYGRAD0003401
Joe LeForteARMYGRAD0004240
Mike SchuppNAVYJR0001140
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Kyle RudolphNDSO000293402
Will YeatmanNDSR000260
Mike EvansARMYGRAD000121
Joseph FauriaNDSO000000
Tyler EifertNDFR000000
Mike RagoneNDJR000000
Ernie BernalARMYSR000000
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBJimmy ClausenNotre Dame
RBArmando AllenNotre Dame
RBAlexander TeichNavy
WRMichael FloydNotre Dame
WRGolden TateNotre Dame
WRShaquelle EvansNotre Dame
TEKyle RudolphNotre Dame
PKBrandon WalkerNotre Dame
DEFighting IrishNotre Dame

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Ricky DobbsNAVYSR109064100817262.4021.8718.84
Dayne CristNDJR309527121443240.2020.02-3.36
Trent SteelmanARMYSO720447556148.3012.36-95.26
Kriss ProctorNAVYJR000000.000.00-243.56
Chip BowdenARMYSR000000.000.00-243.56
Michael StukelNAVYJR000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Armando AllenNDSR7207332641162.9013.58-20.70
Vince MurrayNAVYSR904104320155.6012.97-28.00
Patrick MealyARMYSR68854270103.508.63-80.10
Jared HassinARMYSO6514221092.207.68-91.40
Cierre WoodNDSO44139101182.706.89-100.90
Robert HughesNDSR2453644049.904.16-133.70
Andre ByrdNAVYSR000000.000.00-183.60
Marcus CurryNAVYJR000000.000.00-183.60
Robert McClaryARMYSR000000.000.00-183.60
Greg JonesNAVYSR000000.000.00-183.60
Alexander TeichNAVYJR000000.000.00-183.60
Jonas GrayNDJR000000.000.00-183.60
Kingsley EhieARMYSR000000.000.00-183.60
Theo RiddickNDSO000000.000.00-183.60
CeDarius WilliamsARMYJR000000.000.00-183.60
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Michael FloydNDJR0078123113240.1020.0169.70
Tai-ler JonesNDFR840487206140.4011.70-30.00
Duval KamaraNDSR0040436381.606.80-88.80
Mario WashingtonNAVYSR000000.000.00-170.40
Jake GolicNDSO000000.000.00-170.40
Mike SchuppNAVYSR000000.000.00-170.40
John GoodmanNDJR000000.000.00-170.40
Jameson CarterARMYSR000000.000.00-170.40
Shaquelle EvansNDSO000000.000.00-170.40
O.J. WashingtonNAVYR-FR000000.000.00-170.40
Deion WalkerNDJR000000.000.00-170.40
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Kyle RudolphNDJR00455476113.209.4310.30
Mike RagoneNDSR000000.000.00-102.90
Tyler EifertNDSO000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Nick TauschNDSO4917100.008.33-9.00
Brandon WalkerNDSR000.000.00-109.00
Matthew CampbellARMYSR000.000.00-109.00
Jon TeagueNAVYJR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Notre Dame DEFNDNA1.5397101423112162.0013.50-39.00
Army DEFARMYNA230581223001137.0011.42-64.00
Navy DEFNAVYNA2.53358815001130.0010.83-71.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Ricky Dobbs - Navy (QB)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Jimmy Clausen - Notre Dame (QB)
  2. Golden Tate - Notre Dame (WR)

Freshman Keepers

    Below are a couple Independent freshmen and redshirt freshmen worth a look in keeper leagues.

  1. Cierre Wood - Notre Dame (RB)
  2. Shaquelle Evans - Notre Dame (WR)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

* Not enough Independent players to warrant a mock draft.

C-USA Outlook

C-USA is one of the most talented conferences on the college fantasy football landscape. In fact, they rank second in our Conference Power Rankings. The "defense optional" league boasts some of the best passing offenses in the entire country. Quarterbacks and wide receivers are a plenty, but don't forget about the running backs. Andre Anderson is the No. 1 ranked RB on the Geek's 2009 Big Board.

East Carolina and Tulsa have been the conference powers, but 2009 could be the year Houston takes the conference title.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 2 of 12
Deepest Talent: 2 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Case KeenumHOUJR3975895020446762217
Chase ClementRICEGRAD326490411944715469312
David JohnsonTULSAGRAD25840040594618921863
Trevor VittatoeUTEPJR246418327433945-311
Austin DavisSMISSSO26145431282381555089
Bo Levi MitchellSMUSO2364102865242351-1401
Patrick PinkneyECARSR223363267513790501
Joe WebbUABSR20835323671016198102111
Arkelon HallMEMPHSR1913352275127762003
Kevin MooreTULNEJR181323215081327-540
Mark CannMARSHSO1543071767141335-401
Rob CalabreseUCFSO6516566475851081
Michael GrecoUCFSR5210557154492301
Logan TurnerSMUSO3365410528370
Brett ToneyMEMPHSR31533383219-10
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Tarrion AdamsTULSAGRAD247152314232131
Damion FletcherSMISSSR219131310332461
Bryce BeallHOUSO198124713344964
Curtis SteeleMEMPHSR2181223781870
Darius MarshallMARSHJR2241099516980
Andre AndersonTULNESR1748647252021
C.J. UgokweRICESR167809211520
Norman WhitleyECARJR142698481001
Jamad WilliamsTULSAJR8652334320
Brynn HarveyUCFSO1255191590
Rashaud SlaughterUABSR1135144291761
Brandon SimmonsECARGRAD1344747271723
Terrell JacksonUTEPGRAD1074512232131
Chubb SmallMARSHGRAD96430411610
Jonathan WilliamsECARJR7538055190
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Jarett DillardRICEGRAD00087131020
DeAndre BrownSMISSSO12067111712
Brennan MarionTULSAGRAD1-604311128
Aldrick RobinsonSMUJR00059104711
Tyron CarrierHOUSO1214008010269
Emmanuel SandersSMUSR000679589
Kris AdamsUTEPJR0005095814
Darius PassmoreMARSHGRAD211951569457
Carlos SingletonMEMPHSR000527915
Damaris JohnsonTULSASO4132715374310
Jeff MoturiUTEPSR3200516559
Dwayne HarrisECARJR19760586541
Patrick EdwardsHOUSO2520466344
Slick ShelleyTULSASR000396278
Toren DixonRICESR000505985
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
James CaseyRICEGRAD572416111132913
Mark HafnerHOUGRAD0008690711
Davon DrewECARGRAD000436953
Shawn NelsonSMISSGRAD000535573
Cody SlateMARSHSR4600405108
Jeffery AndersonUABJR000233683
Jamar HuntUTEPGRAD000313672
Zach LankfordUABSR000161902
Jordan StephanyTULNEJR6160101210
Taylor WardlowRICESR0009933
Lee SmithMARSHSR00012890
Brett RussellMEMPHGRAD00012730
Corey RabazinskiUCFSR0009541
Jonathan MasseySMISSSR0004502
Andrew McKinneySMUGRAD4619015500
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Ben HartmanECARSR26243121
Jose MartinezUTEPGRAD46452720
Swayze WatersUABGRAD27242419
Thomas MorsteadSMUGRAD30291511
Jarod TracyTULSAGRAD80781310
Ben BellHOUSR50481510
Ross ThevenotTULNESR2423209
Britt BarefootSMISSGRAD4038159
Matt ReaganMEMPHSR3231118
Craig RatanamornMARSHSR2625117
Clark FangmeierRICESR7373106
Vinny ZaccarioMEMPHFR111086
Daren DalyUCFGRAD151494
Justin EstesSMISSJR9974
Nick CattoiUCFFR10964

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBCase KeenumHouston
RBAndre AndersonTulane
RBDamion FletcherSouthern Miss
WRDeAndre BrownSouthern Miss
WRAldrick RobinsonSMU
WRTyron CarrierHouston
TECody SlateMarshall
PKBen HartmanEast Carolina
DEPiratesEast Carolina
2nd Team
QBAustin DavisSouthern Miss
RBBryce BeallHouston
RBCharles ClayTulsa
WREmmanuel SandersSMU
WRDamaris JohnsonTulsa
WRKris AdamsUTEP
TEWesley ScourtenHouston
PKJustin EstesSouthern Miss
DEGolden HurricaneTulsa

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Case KeenumHOUSR456239101204354.4829.54110.92
G.J. KinneTULSASR33472973965305.4825.4661.92
Kyle PadronSMUSO37152810673265.3022.1121.74
Austin DavisSMISSJR32242462504261.9621.8318.40
Brad WornickECARSO3284281301223.3618.61-20.20
Trevor VittatoeUTEPSR3364231201208.5617.38-35.00
David IsabelleUABSO158211128107206.2817.19-37.28
Ryan GriffinTULNEJR2693181302165.7213.81-77.84
Nick FanuzziRICEJR216414102113161.6613.47-81.90
Tyler BassMEMPHJR16321063754154.7812.90-88.78
Brian AndersonMARSHSR2412191201154.4812.87-89.08
Rob CalabreseUCFJR21541511611136.2611.36-107.30
Taylor CookRICEJR8235387161.625.14-181.94
Dominique DavisECARJR8235232158.124.84-185.44
Cannon SmithMEMPHJR921740056.844.74-186.72
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Donald BuckramUTEPSR138115314011289.7024.14106.10
Bryce BeallHOUJR91711343664235.3019.6151.70
Sam McGuffieRICEJR8868262111176.7014.73-6.90
Charles ClayTULSASR3175485765173.3014.44-10.30
Andre BookerMARSHSO8737151220149.0012.42-34.60
Brynn HarveyUCFJR8418131040149.0012.42-34.60
Kendrick HardySMISSSO7577141511145.8012.15-37.80
Martin WardMARSHJR708910850138.3011.53-45.30
Darryl FieldsSMUFR6146141562132.0011.00-51.60
Albert WilliamsTULNEJR6905151111123.6010.30-60.00
Jerrell RhodesMEMPHFR71169720118.809.90-64.80
Gregory RayMEMPHSR58759681106.008.83-77.60
V.J. FloydSMISSSR5065111091103.008.58-80.60
Charles RossRICESO52468810100.508.38-83.10
Jonathan WilliamsECARSR487418150096.708.06-86.90
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
James ClevelandHOUSR0096114413240.4020.0370.00
DeAndre BrownSMISSJR19072121212231.1019.2660.70
Aldrick RobinsonSMUSR0074115211218.2018.1847.80
Dwayne HarrisECARSR1204779428216.7018.0646.30
Damaris JohnsonTULSAJR22317811316216.4018.0346.00
Tyron CarrierHOUJR1111789958203.6016.9733.20
Patrick EdwardsHOUJR00769837178.3014.867.90
Kris AdamsUTEPSR00568679168.7014.06-1.70
Darius JohnsonSMUSO00558586149.3012.44-21.10
Darryl FreeneyECARJR20507568148.8012.40-21.60
Casey RobottomTULNESR140627896147.3012.28-23.10
Antavious WilsonMARSHSO00607507147.0012.25-23.40
Marcus RuckerMEMPHSO00476606125.5010.46-44.90
Cole BeasleySMUJR00526545121.4010.12-49.00
Patrick RandolphRICESR140536235120.2010.02-50.20
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Vance McDonaldRICESO90454955102.908.570.00
Lee SmithMARSHSR0043512496.708.06-6.20
Justin JonesECARSO0042446489.607.47-13.30
Jeffery AndersonUABSR0024336575.606.30-27.30
Jonathan MasseySMISSSR0026307573.706.14-29.20
Craig WenrickUTEPSO000000.000.00-102.90
Zico PasutECARSO000000.000.00-102.90
Deven OnarheimMEMPHSR000000.000.00-102.90
Thomas WebbSMISSSR000000.000.00-102.90
Greg BrownTULSASO000000.000.00-102.90
Elijah GoldtrapUTEPJR000000.000.00-102.90
Clay SearsTULSASR000000.000.00-102.90
Wesley ScourtenHOUSR000000.000.00-102.90
Patrick FlemingSMUSR000000.000.00-102.90
Jordan StephanyTULNESR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Kevin FitzpatrickTULSASO5617107.008.92-2.00
Matt HoganHOUSO6513104.008.67-5.00
Justin EstesSMISSSR511493.007.75-16.00
Ben RyanECARSO451590.007.50-19.00
Matt SzymanskiSMUSR531186.007.17-23.00
Dakota WarrenUTEPSO431382.006.83-27.00
Chris BoswellRICESO341579.006.58-30.00
Josh ZahnUABSO341476.006.33-33.00
Mark BrundageRICESO000.000.00-109.00
Jake HowardUCFR-FR000.000.00-109.00
Jordan MannistoHOUSO000.000.00-109.00
Darren deRochemontTULNEJR000.000.00-109.00
Tyler WarnerMARSHJR000.000.00-109.00
Nick CattoiUCFSO000.000.00-109.00
Ryan RomeTULNESO000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Southern Miss DEFSMISSNA139291230111152.0012.67-49.00
East Carolina DEFECARNA137891122111146.0012.17-55.00
UCF DEFUCFNA1350101329002145.0012.08-56.00
Houston DEFHOUNA042081224211140.0011.67-61.00
Tulsa DEFTULSANA039781225111139.0011.58-62.00
SMU DEFSMUNA0.539791323101132.0011.00-69.00
Marshall DEFMARSHNA13718923001121.0010.08-80.00
Rice DEFRICENA046481024001118.009.83-83.00
UAB DEFUABNA045391020001112.009.33-89.00
Memphis DEFMEMPHNA04578919001111.009.25-90.00
Tulane DEFTULNENA04229817100105.008.75-96.00
UTEP DEFUTEPNA04467101500097.008.08-104.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Jamad Williams - Tulsa (RB)
  2. Brynn Harvey - UCF (RB)
  3. Toren Dixon - Rice (WR)
  4. Shavodrick Beaver - Tulsa (QB)
  5. Taylor Wardlow - Rice (TE)
  6. Nick Fanuzzi - Rice (QB)
  7. Lance Smith - Memphis (RB)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Jacob Bower - Tulsa (QB)
  2. A.J. Whitmore - Tulsa (WR)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in Conference USA.

  1. Shavodrick Beaver - Tulsa (QB)
  2. A.J. Dugat - Houston (WR)
  3. Vance McDonald - Rice (TE)
  4. Tim Curry - UTEP (QB)
  5. Charles Sims - Houston (RB)
  6. Tyler Chambers - Houston (TE)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

C-USA Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 12, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01QBC.KeenumHOU
21.02RBA.AndersonTULANE
31.03RBD.BrownSMISS
41.04QBB.BeallHOU

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01RBC.ClayTULSA
62.02RBD.FletcherSMISS
72.03WRA.RobinsonSMU
82.04WRT.CarrierHOU

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01WRK.AdamsUTEP
103.02QBA.DavisSMISS
113.03WRE.SandersSMU
123.04WRD.JohnsonTULSA

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01TEC.SlateMARSH
144.02RBB.HarveyUCF
154.03RBD.MarshallMARSH
164.04TEW.ScourtenHOU

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01RBC.SteeleMEMPH
185.02WRJ.MoturiUTEP
195.03QBT.VittatoeUTEP
205.04WRP.EdwardsHOU

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01QBB.L.MitchellSMU
226.02TET.WardlowRICE
236.03TEJ.MasseySMISS
246.04RBJ.WilliamsTULSA

MWC Outlook

2009 should be an interesting year in the Mountain West Conference. There has been change all across the conference, and things appear to be wide open. Top tier talent is thinner than last year, but there are a number a draftable players in 2009.

The BYU triplets of Hall, Unga, and Pitta dominate the college fantasy football rankings, but don't sleep on UNLV. The Rebels have some great returning pieces back in Omar Clayton, Ryan Wolfe, and Phillip Payne. With all the offensive talent, the one thing that can't be overlooked in the conference is the defensive strength of the conference.

TCU looks to be a favorite to take the conference crown in 2009, but BYU and UNLV should give the Horned Frogs a run for their money.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 9 of 12
Deepest Talent: 8 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Max HallBYUSR33047739573514651154
Brian JohnsonUTAHGRAD26839429722791081281
Billy FarrisCSUGRAD2333792934191346-340
Ryan LindleySDSTSO242427265316931-621
Andy DaltonTCUJR18230722421151134328
Omar ClaytonUNLVJR1522581894184671631
Brad GrunerNMEXSO99184103736763313
Mike ClausenUNLVSO701257675251872
Chris StutzriemWYOMSO55986605516550
Tim JeffersonAFASO4480655531013873
Dax CrumWYOMJR51994282617-250
Shea SmithAFAGRAD305741343602296
Donovan PorterieNMEXSR50753720523470
Marcus JacksonTCUSR356237232703844
Karsten SweenWYOMSR3470304061720
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Gartrell Johnson IIICSUGRAD278147612322950
Devin MooreWYOMGRAD2491301714400
Harvey UngaBYUJR240113211423094
Rodney FergusonNMEXGRAD223110513141010
Frank SummersUNLVGRAD1837408131502
Matt AsiataUTAHSR14670712131111
Wynel SeldonWYOMGRAD14563725350
Todd NewellAFAGRAD14259442120
Joseph TurnerTCUSR146577115420
Aaron BrownTCUGRAD99547312950
Darrell MackUTAHGRAD123541314860
Atiyyah HendersonSDSTSR1204904362281
Kyle LumpkinAFAJR11945212111
Paul BakerNMEXGRAD11141924220
Ryan ChristianTCUSR913864303210
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Austin CollieBYUSR10770106153815
Rashaun GreerCSUSR1506311143
Ryan WolfeUNLVSR149118810406
Jimmy YoungTCUJR170599885
Freddie BrownUTAHGRAD000779007
Dion MortonCSUSR1412925185910
Vincent BrownSDSTJR3370646315
Michael ReedBYUGRAD000495892
Brent CasteelUTAHGRAD17921435644
Casey FlairUNLVGRAD000495604
Bradon GodfreyUTAHGRAD000565564
Darren MougeySDSTGRAD13251344374
Phillip PayneUNLVSO000294367
Chris HernandezNMEXJR000334280
David ReedUTAHSR1151254276
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Dennis PittaBYUSR0008310836
Kory SperryCSUGRAD160384926
Shae ReaganTCUGRAD000182371
Matthew KawulokSDSTSR000212310
Jesson SalyardsWYOMSR000212251
Andrew GeorgeBYUSR000232196
Travis DekkerAFAGRAD000131292
Alston UmuoloSDSTJR000141100
Chris MarkNMEXGRAD00081051
Zac PaugaCSUJR00015780
Colt SampsonUTAHGRAD00011765
Waika SpencerSDSTSR0006730
Evan FroschTCUJR00010672
Chris JoppruUTAHSR0006591
Chris SundbergWYOMGRAD0005561
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Ryan HarrisonAFAGRAD36362924
Louie SakodaUTAHGRAD57562422
James AhoNMEXSO25252418
Ross EvansTCUSO55492016
Jason SmithCSUGRAD31311312
Lane YoshidaSDSTSR2729812
Mitch PayneBYUJR56541410
Kyle WatsonUNLVSR353587
Jake ScottWYOMSR141385
Ben JaekleUNLVJR22115
Ben DeLineCSUSO6654
Nick LandessWYOMJR4432
Justin SorensenBYUSO2231
Ben VromanUTAHSR0000
Brandon GeyerAFASR0000

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBMax HallBYU
RBHarvey UngaBYU
RBMatt AsiataUtah
WRRyan WolfeUNLV
WRDion MortonColorado State
WRMcKay JacobsonBYU
TEDennis PittaBYU
PKRoss EvansTCU
DEHorned FrogsTCU
2nd Team
QBOmar ClaytonUNLV
RBJoseph TurnerTCU
RBJames WrightNew Mexico
WRJimmy YoungTCU
WRPhillip PayneUNLV
WRVincent BrownSan Diego State
TEJesson SalyardsWyoming
PKMitch PayneBYU
DEUtesUtah

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Andy DaltonTCUSR25902473543239.0019.92-4.56
Ryan LindleySDSTJR3430271301225.2018.77-18.36
Austyn Carta-SamuelsWYOMSO26451672883202.6016.88-40.96
Omar ClaytonUNLVSR241117102333185.7415.48-57.82
Jordan WynnUTAHSO27002111242184.4015.37-59.16
Jake HeapsBYUFR2260181001148.4012.37-95.16
B.R. HolbrookNMEXSO23421412991141.5811.80-101.98
Tim JeffersonAFAJR1228643246133.5211.13-110.04
Pete ThomasCSUFR2147141101125.8810.49-117.68
Mike ClausenUNLVJR35732233363.585.30-179.98
Riley NelsonBYUJR902740056.084.67-187.48
James LarkBYUJR4300001.720.14-241.84
Corbin LouksUTAHSR000000.000.00-243.56
Dax CrumWYOMSR000000.000.00-243.56
Kurt MceuenBYUSR000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Matthew TuckerTCUSO9681013960172.9014.41-10.70
Eddie WideUTAHSR9288161481169.6014.13-14.00
Jared TewAFASR1012910770167.9013.99-15.70
J.J. Di LuigiBYUJR8467232121165.3013.78-18.30
Raymond CarterCSUJR8168121222159.8013.32-23.80
Ed WesleyTCUSO8898111081159.2013.27-24.40
Ronnie HillmanSDSTFR7497231872159.1013.26-24.50
Alvester AlexanderWYOMSO8307151341151.9012.66-31.70
C.J. CoxUNLVJR8527141091151.1012.59-32.50
Matt AsiataUTAHSR495910900117.509.79-66.10
Demond DennisNMEXSO5275211561114.809.57-68.80
Channing TrotterUNLVSR320914940102.408.53-81.20
Joshua QuezadaBYUJR487413141199.308.28-84.30
Brandon SullivanSDSTSR511413100197.608.13-86.00
John MosureCSUSR2905891178.106.51-105.50
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Vincent BrownSDSTSR43082119012236.3019.6965.90
Jereme BrooksUTAHSR320648808171.2014.270.80
Phillip PayneUNLVJR00638199167.4013.95-3.00
DeMarco SampsonSDSTSR00548008155.0012.92-15.40
David LeonardWYOMSR00768325151.2012.60-19.20
Jimmy YoungTCUSR00447106129.0010.75-41.40
Jeremy KerleyTCUSR533425255126.8010.57-43.60
McKay JacobsonBYUJR00386916124.1010.34-46.30
Antoine HicksTCUJR383294616118.409.87-52.00
Michael JohnsonUNLVJR00525735113.309.44-57.10
Tyson LiggettCSUSR0036544496.408.03-74.00
Kevin FoglerAFASR0026519594.907.91-75.50
Luke AshworthBYUSR0036513493.307.78-77.10
Ty KirkNMEXSO0040475491.507.63-78.90
Luke MatthewsUTAHSO23037461490.907.58-79.50
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Alston UmuoloSDSTSR0034384479.406.62-23.50
Devin MahinaBYUFR0031339473.406.12-29.50
Eric PeitzCSUSR0026211564.105.34-38.80
Mike MueshlmannBYUR-FR0025255356.004.67-46.90
Austin HoltBYUJR0021244246.903.91-56.00
Richard WilsonBYUR-FR000000.000.00-102.90
Mark StarrCSUSR000000.000.00-102.90
Lucas ReedNMEXFR000000.000.00-102.90
Evan FroschTCUSR000000.000.00-102.90
Chaz DemerathAFASR000000.000.00-102.90
Adam SeymoreCSUSR000000.000.00-102.90
Joe EversWYOMSR000000.000.00-102.90
Zac PaugaCSUSR000000.000.00-102.90
Logan BrockTCUJR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Ross EvansTCUJR5718111.009.252.00
Joe PhillipsUTAHSR4721110.009.171.00
Erik SoderbergAFASO4022106.008.83-3.00
Mitch PayneBYUSR421484.007.00-25.00
Ben JaekleUNLVSR000.000.00-109.00
Ben DeLineCSUJR000.000.00-109.00
Nick LandessWYOMSR000.000.00-109.00
Justin SorensenBYUJR000.000.00-109.00
Nick MarshUTAHSO000.000.00-109.00
Drew ZamoraNMEXJR000.000.00-109.00
Zack BellAFASR000.000.00-109.00
Anson KeltonTCUJR000.000.00-109.00
Austin McCoyWYOMJR000.000.00-109.00
James AhoNMEXJR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
TCU DEFTCUNA4.7239111432202205.0017.084.00
Air Force DEFAFANA330291526112180.0015.00-21.00
Utah DEFUTAHNA2313101228112168.0014.00-33.00
BYU DEFBYUNA1.532991223111150.0012.50-51.00
Wyoming DEFWYOMNA0.539291223101130.0010.83-71.00
UNLV DEFUNLVNA045681117011115.009.58-86.00
Colorado St. DEFCSUNA04108919001111.009.25-90.00
San Diego St. DEFSDSTNA038271019001107.008.92-94.00
New Mexico DEFNMEXNA0418791700097.008.08-104.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. McKay Jacobson - BYU (WR)
  2. James Wright - New Mexico (RB)
  3. Phillip Payne - UNLV (WR)
  4. Atiyyah Henderson - SD State (RB)
  5. Ryan Lindley - SD State (QB)
  6. Jesson Salyards - Wyoming (TE)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Harvey Unga - BYU (RB)
  2. Dion Morton - Colorado State (WR)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the Mountain West Conference.

  1. Ed Wesley - TCU (RB)
  2. Adam Barry - Wyoming (QB)
  3. Sausan Shakerin - Utah (RB)
  4. DeVonte Christopher - Utah (WR)
  5. Austyn Carta-Samuels - Wyoming (QB)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

MWC Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 15, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01QBMax HallBYU
21.02WRR.WolfeUNLV
31.03TED.PittaBYU
41.04RBM.AsiataUTAH

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01RBH.UngaBYU
62.02QBO.ClaytonUNLV
72.03RBJ.WrightNMEX
82.04WRD.MortonCSU

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01RBJ.TurnerTCU
103.02QBR.LindleySDSU
113.03WRM.JacobsonBYU
123.04WRJ.YoungTCU

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01WRP.PayneUNLV
144.02RBJ.MosureCSU
154.03WRV.BrownSDSU
164.04WRD.ReedUTAH

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01RBA.HendersonSDSU
185.02RBD.TerryWYOM
195.03WRR.GreerCSU
205.04QBA.DaltonTCU

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01TEM.KawulokSDSU
226.02RBCJ CoxUNLV
236.03TEJ.SalyardsWYOM
246.04TEA.JonesBYU

MAC Outlook

The MAC has been a hotbed of QB for years, and 2009 looks to be more of the same. Dan LeFevour, Tim Hiller, and Tyler Sheehan will be popular draft day selections. The MAC is one of the mid major conferences that produces large offensive numbers year-in and year-out, thanks to sub-par defenses. There were many coaching changes leading into the 2009 season that could shake things up a bit.

Who will come out on top in 2009? Central Michigan appears to be the preseason favorite, but don't be surprised to see Western Michigan make a strong title run.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 5 of 12
Deepest Talent: 5 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Tim HillerWMICHSR339522372536103821
Nate DavisBALLGRAD2584013591268663125
Drew WillyBUFFGRAD304468330425665-1154
Dan LeFevourCMICHSR25137627842161685926
Chris JacquemainAKRONSR2313992748201455461
Andy SchmittEMICHSR2614172644158571715
Tyler SheehanBGSR26740026102091052377
Boo JacksonOHIOSR185306235519121003332
Aaron OpeltTOLEDSR225376217612742-445
Daniel RaudabaughMIAOHSR20134319608925-220
Adam DiMicheleTEMPGRAD134231191118661913
Julian EdelmanKENSTGRAD15327518201311215137013
Chandler HarnishNIUSO1182111528891185394
Brian BrunnerCMICHGRAD651019816226141
Clay BeltonMIAOHSO631156392322-703
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
MiQuale LewisBALLSR322173622353250
James StarksBUFFSR272133316523611
Dennis KennedyAKRONGRAD239132117313141
Brandon WestWMICHSR20410268382803
Morgan WilliamsTOLEDSO1691010613760
Eugene JarvisKENSTSR1658019252731
DaJuane CollinsTOLEDSR12770057370
Terrence BlevinsEMICHSR1335751213760
Ontario SneedCMICHGRAD1245488322973
Thomas MerriweatherMIAOHJR14054749680
Chris GarrettOHIOSR1175295242902
Meco BrownNIUSO11051025370
Dwayne PriestEMICHJR994745141251
Donte HardenOHIOSO87454281462
Brandon ThermilusBUFFJR1004547161170
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Naaman RooseveltBUFFSR390104140213
Jamarko SimmonsWMICHGRAD11010412767
Antonio BrownCMICHJR201160939987
Jacory StoneEMICHSR000889433
Bryan AndersonCMICHSR000638656
Briggs OrsbonBALLSO390688135
Deryn BowserAKRONSR000647854
Stephen WilliamsTOLEDSR000717818
Nick MooreTOLEDGRAD110787791
Tyler JonesEMICHGRAD341450747616
Schneider JulienWMICHGRAD1-20597126
Juan NunezWMICHJR000577017
Taylor PriceOHIOSR5190516945
Bruce FrancisTEMPGRAD0004568713
Andre JonesAKRONGRAD4510476787
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Darius HillBALLGRAD000406707
Branden LedbetterWMICHGRAD000454646
Josh LeDucEMICHSR000324464
Andrew MooneyOHIOGRAD000272873
Madaris GrantBALLSR000262850
John AllenTOLEDGRAD000292652
Jake O'ConnellMIAOHGRAD000252580
Reed CunninghamNIUSR000222523
Jesse RackBUFFSR000212050
Jimmy ScheidlerBGSR000171507
Steve ManeriTEMPSR000141504
Merce PoindexterAKRONGRAD000121454
David CarterOHIOGRAD000141153
Ben ThayerEMICHJR00061130
John BonnerEMICHGRAD1-3071090
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Nathan ParseghianMIAOHGRAD23232320
Mike SalernoNIUSR34342418
Igor IveljicAKRONJR40382818
Andrew AguilaCMICHSR46442116
Alex SteigerwaldTOLEDSR31292116
Ian McGarveyBALLJR63632116
Barrett WayOHIOGRAD35321913
A.J. PrincipeBUFFJR52481712
John PotterWMICHSO43411611
Joe CarithersEMICHJR38381410
Sinisa VrviloBGGRAD4341169
Jake BrownellTEMPSR3128148
Nate ReedKENSTSR3633138
Bill ClausTOLEDSO0000
John StecAKRONSR0000

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBDan LeFevourCentral Michigan
RBJames StarksBuffalo
RBMiQuale LewisBall State
WRAntonio BrownCentral Michigan
WRNaaman RooseveltBuffalo
WRStephen WilliamsToledo
TEJosh LeDucEastern Michigan
PKAndrew AguilaCentral Michigan
DEHuskiesNorthern Illinois
2nd Team
QBTim HillerWestern Michigan
RBEugene JarvisKent State
RBBrandon WestWestern Michigan
WRJuan NunezWestern Michigan
WRBryan AndersonCentral Michigan
WRBriggs OrsbonBall State
TEMadaris GrantBall State
PKIgor IveljicAkron
DECardinalsBall State

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Zac DysertMIAOHSO281518122846225.0018.75-18.56
Austin DantinTOLEDSO28802413921200.4016.70-43.16
Alex CarderWMICHSO2799231401181.9615.16-61.60
Jerry DavisBUFFJR208815113013169.6214.14-73.94
Spencer KeithKENSTSO25401912961169.2014.10-74.36
Boo JacksonOHIOSR229118131942169.0414.09-74.52
Alex GillettEMICHSO1716895824164.8413.74-78.72
Kelly PageBALLJR215615101853162.7413.56-80.82
Chandler HarnishNIUJR19801282693156.1013.01-87.46
Ryan RadcliffCMICHSO216018141082153.2012.77-90.36
Matt SchilzBGSO2307181101148.2812.36-95.28
Patrick NicelyAKRONSO2211129861133.0411.09-110.52
Chester StewartTEMPJR1767149772128.3810.70-115.18
Alex DennisonBUFFR-FR4524245140.583.38-202.98
Phillip BatesOHIOSR87111106.580.55-236.98
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Bernard PierceTEMPSO15181711760266.9022.2483.30
Chad SpannNIUSR104514131201213.0017.7529.40
MiQuale LewisBALLSR105711292220208.4017.3724.80
Morgan WilliamsTOLEDJR114011181460203.6016.9720.00
Eugene JarvisKENSTSR8468352881184.9015.411.30
Willie GeterBGSR7609343021183.2015.27-0.40
Aaron WinchesterWMICHJR9068231841174.5014.54-9.10
Dwayne PriestEMICHSR7687121080135.6011.30-48.00
Brandon ThermilusBUFFSR6337141231130.6010.88-53.00
Carl VolnyCMICHSR6136201611129.4010.78-54.20
Jasmin HopkinsNIUSO70567610116.109.68-67.50
Alex AllenAKRONSR564611880106.708.89-76.90
Thomas MerriweatherMIAOHSR5164161321102.808.57-80.80
Paris CottonCMICHJR452513119199.608.30-84.00
Vince DavidsonOHIOJR53141290198.108.18-85.50
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Eric PageTOLEDSO7118111067206.2017.1835.80
Armand RobinsonMIAOHSR250769256169.0014.08-1.40
Tyshon GoodeKENSTFR00568077150.7012.56-19.70
LaVon BrazillOHIOJR840587726150.6012.55-19.80
Juan NunezWMICHSR00607687148.8012.40-21.60
Robert ArnheimWMICHJR00607206138.0011.50-32.40
Adrian HodgesBGJR350566746134.9011.24-35.50
Kito PoblahCMICHSR00547026133.2011.10-37.20
Terrence MccraeOHIOJR00486727133.2011.10-37.20
James GreenTOLEDFR00486726127.2010.60-43.20
Jeremy LaFranceAKRONSR00516206123.5010.29-46.90
Chris GivensMIAOHSR1171384746120.1010.01-50.30
Terrell JacksonBUFFSR370516005119.209.93-51.20
Jamal RogersMIAOHSR180605704112.809.40-57.60
Briggs OrsbonBALLJR00556074112.209.35-58.20
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Danny NobleTOLEDJR0036416483.606.97-19.30
Vaughn CharltonTEMPSR87129329380.106.68-22.80
Zane FakesBALLSO0027325364.005.33-38.90
Ben ThayerEMICHSR0031281361.605.13-41.30
David BlackburnCMICHJR0025255250.004.17-52.90
Blake HammondWMICHJR0024236247.603.97-55.30
Nick RiekeBGSR0022244247.403.95-55.50
Michael MarrBUFFJR0020198241.803.48-61.10
Josh LeDucEMICHSR0016177237.703.14-65.20
Brian SlackMIAOHSO000000.000.00-102.90
Adam OlsheskiOHIOSR000000.000.00-102.90
Anthony MiddletonWMICHSR000000.000.00-102.90
Madaris GrantBALLGRAD000000.000.00-102.90
Jacob GreenBALLSO000000.000.00-102.90
Rocky WeaverCMICHJR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Brandon McManusTEMPSO4718101.008.42-8.00
Matt WellerOHIOSO4020100.008.33-9.00
Ian McGarveyBALLSR331887.007.25-22.00
Fred CortezKENSTSO351477.006.42-32.00
Ryan CasanoTOLEDSO391275.006.25-34.00
Igor IveljicAKRONSR000.000.00-109.00
Matt RinehartKENSTJR000.000.00-109.00
Jim BroadwayMIAOHFR000.000.00-109.00
A.J. PrincipeBUFFSR000.000.00-109.00
Jeff WathneTEMPSR000.000.00-109.00
Patrick TreppaEMICHSR000.000.00-109.00
Ben ArmerWMICHJR000.000.00-109.00
Will KandrayKENSTSR000.000.00-109.00
Peter FardonBUFFJR000.000.00-109.00
Bill ClausTOLEDJR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Temple DEFTEMPNA2334101532112174.0014.50-27.00
N. Illinois DEFNIUNA2331121329102169.0014.08-32.00
Ohio DEFOHIONA1.5349101323102150.0012.50-51.00
Buffalo DEFBUFFNA1.534291125001142.0011.83-59.00
C. Michigan DEFCMICHNA234481122001138.0011.50-63.00
Kent State DEFKENSTNA1.535691127001136.0011.33-65.00
W. Michigan DEFWMICHNA0.5420101321101136.0011.33-65.00
Ball St. DEFBALLNA0.538781019101128.0010.67-73.00
Miami (OH) DEFMIAOHNA037781123101121.0010.08-80.00
Toledo DEFTOLEDNA040781219101119.009.92-82.00
E. Michigan DEFEMICHNA042691221001117.009.75-84.00
Akron DEFAKRONNA136781114001116.009.67-85.00
Bowling Green DEFBGNA03988818001104.008.67-97.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Alex Allen - Akron (RB)
  2. Andy Schmitt - Eastern Michigan (QB)
  3. Madaris Grant - Ball State (TE)
  4. Me'co Brown - Northern Illinois (RB)
  5. Chandler Harnish - Northern Illinois (QB)
  6. Donte Harden - Ohio (RB)
  7. Dwayne Priest - Eastern Michigan (RB)
  8. Kelly Page - Ball State (QB)
  9. Jimmy Scheidler - Bowling Green (TE)
  10. Zach Maynard - Buffalo (QB)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Boo Jackson - Ohio (QB)
  2. Morgan Williams - Toledo (RB)
  3. Tim Hiller - Western Michigan (QB)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the MAC.

  1. Kelly Page - Ball State (QB)
  2. DeVoe Torrence - Akron (RB)
  3. Ansel Ponder - Western Michigan (WR)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

MAC Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 14, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01QBD.LeFevourCMU
21.02RBJ.StarksBUFF
31.03RBM.LewisBALL
41.04RBE.JarvisKENT

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01QBT.HillerWMU
62.02WRA.BrownCMU
72.03WRN.RooseveltBUFF
82.04RBB.WestWMU

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01WRS.WilliamsTOL
103.02QBT.SheehanBG
113.03WRB.AndersonCMU
123.04WRJ.NunezWMU

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01RBA.AllenAKRON
144.02TEJ.LeDucEMU
154.03RBD.CollinsTOL
164.04WRF.BarnesBG

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01RBM.BrownNIU
185.02WRB.OrsbonBALL
195.03QBC.JacquemainAKRON
205.04WRJ.StoneEMU

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01TEJ.ScheidlerBG
226.02RBM.WilliamsTOL
236.03TEM.GrantBALL
246.04TEM.StevensWMU

WAC Outlook

The WAC Conference has two of the best quarterbacks in the country. Colin Kaepernick will be a top 5 QB in 2009, and Kellen Moore is poised to explode in his second year under center. Outside of Louisiana Tech's Daniel Porter, the running back situations appear to be headed the way of the dreaded RBBC monster. If you can't land one of the top quarterbacks, then look for some good middle tier wide receivers.

There should be a good a fierce battle for the conference title between Boise State, Nevada, and maybe Hawaii. This will be one exciting conference to watch in 2009.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 7 of 12
Deepest Talent: 8 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Kellen MooreBOISESO2814053486251038-301
Chase HolbrookNMSTGRAD3094563361251482-2032
Colin KaepernickNEVJR2083832849227161113017
Tom BrandstaterFRESNGRAD2213712664181251-504
Nathan EnderleIDAHOJR1843392077201776-221
Greg AlexanderHAWSR1542451895145901393
Diondre BorelUTSTJR136242170511101796325
Kyle ReedSJOSESR16225315639687804
Ross JenkinsLTECHJR9217411557361561
Taylor BennettLTECHGRAD661678732620550
Sean SetzerUTSTGRAD57996535422-70
Myles EdenSJOSESR38614522517-271
Tyler GraunkeHAWGRAD3058388345-200
Sean FlynnSJOSEGRAD32632980112-600
J.J. McDermottNMSTJR2034246029-300
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Vai TauaNEVJR236152115302433
Daniel PorterLTECHSR22211649121811
Anthony HardingFRESNSR1478226141230
Lonyae MillerFRESNSR1208127000
Ian JohnsonBOISEGRAD15076613222290
Deonte JacksonIDAHOJR1616963161110
Patrick JacksonLTECHGRAD1436538161963
Jeremy AveryBOISEJR1116144162260
Ryan MathewsFRESNJR113606681462
Yonus DavisSJOSEGRAD1205583171490
Robert TurbinUTSTSO1064858202562
Princeton McCartyIDAHOSO7748038630
Daniel LibreHAWGRAD99443615860
Marquell ColstonNMSTSR82384414761
Brandon RutleySJOSESO79356315650
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Chris WilliamsNMSTGRAD1008612719
Marko MitchellNEVGRAD445061114110
David RichmondSJOSEGRAD5320728327
Greg SalasHAWJR000578313
Jeremy ChildsBOISEGRAD000728027
Seyi AjirotutuFRESNSR001477955
Michael WashingtonHAWGRAD290627896
A.J. HarrisNMSTGRAD2-10787133
Chris WellingtonNEVJR4270426326
Mike MccoyNEVGRAD7411546202
Marcus AndersonNMSTSR000506179
Malcolm LaneHAWSR000356136
Phillip LivasLTECHJR303372436072
Vinny PerrettaBOISEGRAD221332365782
Austin PettisBOISEJR000495679
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Eddie WilliamsIDAHOGRAD101140546876
Bear PascoeFRESNGRAD000404004
Kyle EfawBOISESO000172620
Doug BarbourUTSTSR000121691
Jeff ClarkSJOSEGRAD000241681
Dennis MorrisLTECHSR00071581
Chris O'NeillBOISEGRAD000101312
Tarren LloydUTSTSO00091221
Dustin MitchellLTECHSR00071121
Anthony HarrisonLTECHGRAD00091010
Richie BrockelBOISESR36210942
Kyle NelsonNMSTJR00011700
Jeremy MitchellUTSTSR0006661
Tommy GallardaBOISEJR0006652
Peter BjorvikIDAHOSR0005371
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Kyle BrotzmanBOISEJR50502617
Kevin GoesslingFRESNSO47462215
Brad OestriecherLTECHGRAD40382814
Brett JaekleNEVGRAD63631714
Jared StrubeckSJOSEGRAD26232213
Peter CaldwellUTSTJR33321210
Dan KellyHAWGRAD43412010
Tino AmancioIDAHOGRAD2929138
Kyle HughesNMSTJR3333117
Chris UlinskiUTSTSR0022
Brock JaramilloBOISEGRAD111000
Tim GrassoHAWSR0000
Trey FarquharIDAHOSO0000
Nick RhodesNEVSO0000
Ryan JastramNMSTJR0000

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBColin KaepernickNevada
RBDaniel PorterLa Tech
RBJeremy AveryBoise State
WRKevin JurovichSan Jose State
WRAustin PettisBoise State
WRMalcolm LaneHawaii
TEKyle NelsonNew Mexico State
PKKyle BrotzmanBoise State
DEBroncosBoise State
2nd Team
QBKellen MooreBoise State
RBVai TauaNevada
RBRyan MathewsFresno State
WRPhillip LivasLa Tech
WRChris WellingtonNevada
WRTitus YoungBoise State
TEKyle EfawBoise State
PKKevin GoesslingFresno State
DESpartansSan Jose State

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Colin KaepernickNEVSR2290196108214347.8028.98104.24
Kellen MooreBOISEJR340435601270.1622.5126.60
Diondre BorelUTSTSR29261875226263.2421.9419.68
Bryant MonizHAWJR342027141081233.6019.47-9.96
Steven EnsmingerLTECHSR33402713312230.7019.23-12.86
Nathan EnderleIDAHOSR3328241301209.1217.43-34.44
Ryan ColburnFRESNSR26302181502200.2016.68-43.36
Jeff FlemingNMSTJR14681093023128.9210.74-114.64
Jordan La SeciaSJOSESR2218131001126.7210.56-116.84
Ross JenkinsLTECHSR3253245025.502.13-218.06
Jeffrey FischerUTSTSR000000.000.00-243.56
Joe SouthwickBOISESO000000.000.00-243.56
Luke CollisNEVJR000000.000.00-243.56
Derek CarrFRESNSO000000.000.00-243.56
Quin AshleyIDAHOJR000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Vai TauaNEVSR155213171392267.6022.3084.00
Michael SmithUTSTSR106411283042228.8019.0745.20
Robbie RouseFRESNJR99010262372207.7017.3124.10
Lennon CreerLTECHSR9118322682193.9016.1610.30
Princeton McCartyIDAHOJR8629161401168.2014.02-15.40
Jeremy AveryBOISESR8246192111155.0012.92-28.60
Michael BallNEVJR901810960152.7012.73-30.90
Seth SmithNMSTJR980612720147.2012.27-36.40
D.J. HarperBOISESR7066101081128.4010.70-55.20
Lamon MuldrowSJOSESR6715191340120.0010.00-63.60
Deonte JacksonIDAHOSR5315111271107.308.94-76.30
Alex GreenHAWSR5025161301107.208.93-76.40
Doug MartinBOISEJR45585510101.108.43-82.50
Derrvin SpeightUTSTSR38831087070.505.88-113.10
Lampford MarkNEVJR390400063.005.25-120.60
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Greg SalasHAWSR008912409222.5018.5452.10
Titus YoungBOISESR120271102210221.7018.4851.30
Austin PettisBOISESR006895814213.8017.8243.40
Rodney BradleyHAWSR00649539181.3015.1110.90
Phillip LivasLTECHSR2702577156175.0014.584.60
Jamel HamlerFRESNJR00588458161.5013.46-8.90
Ahmad PaigeLTECHSO310577828157.8013.15-12.60
Maurice ShawIDAHOSR00488647152.4012.70-18.00
Brandon WimberlyNEVJR140527227141.6011.80-28.80
Armauni JohnsonIDAHOJR00436057124.0010.33-46.40
Kealoha PilaresHAWSR220626554122.7010.23-47.70
Devon WylieFRESNSR00415985110.309.19-60.10
Cruz WilliamsLTECHJR00405825108.209.02-62.20
Darius BrightHAWJR0036548496.808.07-73.60
Preston DavisIDAHOJR0034520493.007.75-77.40
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Daniel HardyIDAHOSR00446705119.009.9216.10
Kyle EfawBOISEJR0032486382.606.88-20.30
Virgil GreenNEVSR0028366580.606.72-22.30
Ryan OttenSJOSESO0031281361.605.13-41.30
Tommy GallardaBOISESR0011108334.302.86-68.60
Trevor PetersonBOISESO000000.000.00-102.90
Kevin BohrNEVSR000000.000.00-102.90
Kellen BartlettUTSTJR000000.000.00-102.90
Ryan SkidmoreFRESNSR000000.000.00-102.90
Tarren LloydUTSTJR000000.000.00-102.90
Kyle NelsonNMSTSR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Kyle BrotzmanBOISESR6117112.009.333.00
Kevin GoesslingFRESNJR4621109.009.080.00
Richard DrakeNEVSR56880.006.67-29.00
Trey FarquharIDAHOJR431279.006.58-30.00
Ryan JastramNMSTSR000.000.00-109.00
Peter CaldwellUTSTSR000.000.00-109.00
Nick RhodesNEVJR000.000.00-109.00
Brad ElkinBOISEJR000.000.00-109.00
Paul YoungNMSTSR000.000.00-109.00
Kyle HughesNMSTSR000.000.00-109.00
Tyler CopeSJOSESR000.000.00-109.00
Chase GriswoldNEVJR000.000.00-109.00
Brett SymondsHAWFR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Boise St. DEFBOISENA3300122032212208.0017.337.00
La Tech DEFLTECHNA136881020121142.0011.83-59.00
Fresno St. DEFFRESNNA141391121001129.0010.75-72.00
Nevada DEFNEVNA0.540981026001125.0010.42-76.00
Hawaii DEFHAWNA040271120001118.009.83-83.00
Idaho DEFIDAHONA043381119101117.009.75-84.00
Utah State DEFUTSTNA045581119001111.009.25-90.00
New Mexico St. DEFNMSTNA04238918001106.008.83-95.00
San Jose St. DEFSJOSENA0442791900099.008.25-102.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Diondre Borel - Utah State (QB)
  2. Brandon Wimberly - Nevada (WR)
  3. Robert Turbin - Utah State (RB)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.

  1. Luke Lippincott - Nevada (RB)
  2. Marcus Anderson - New Mexico State (WR)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the WAC.

  1. Corey Nielsen - Hawaii (QB)
  2. Brandon Wimberly - Nevada (WR)
  3. Ebahn Feathers - Fresno State (QB)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

WAC Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 16, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01QBC.KaepernickNEV
21.02QBK.MooreBOISE
31.03RBD.PorterLTECH
41.04RBJ.AveryBOISE

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01QBG.AlexanderHAW
62.02RBV.TauaNEV
72.03RBR.MathewsFRES
82.04WRK.JurovichSJSU

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01RBR.TurbinUSU
103.02WRA.PettisBOISE
113.03WRG.SalasHAW
123.04WRC.WellingtonNEV

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01RBL.LippincottNEV
144.02WRP.LivasLTECH
154.03RBD.JacksonIDAHO
164.04WRT.YoungBOISE

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01TEK.EfawBOISE
185.02WRM.LaneHAW
195.03TEK.NelsonNMST
205.04WRS.AjirotutuFRES

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01TET.WilliamsSJST
226.02QBD.BorelUSU
236.03TED.BarbourUSU
246.04RBL.MillerFRES

Sun Belt Outlook

The Sunbelt Conference may be one of the best destinations for fantasy players in the middle to late rounds of the 2009 draft. There is plenty of talent, with the running backs having a slight edge on the quarterbacks this year. There is some great top end talent at wide receiver, where T.Y. Hilton and Jerrel Jernigan should fly off the board in the early rounds.

Troy should be able to claim the conference championship again in 2009, but rising power Middle Tennessee could have something to say about that.

Conference Fantasy Power Rankings

Top End Talent: 9 of 12
Deepest Talent: 10 of 12

See Complete Power Rankings here.

Team Previews - COMING SOON

2008 Stat Leaders

NameSchoolClassCmpAttP-Yds*P-TDIntCarR-YdsR-TD
Rusty SmithFAUSR2344353224241437-822
Giovanni VizzaNTEXJR30949327581516951162
Joe CraddockMTSUGRAD2373672677157831180
Corey LeonardARKSTSR16630623471681575164
Paul McCallFIUSR1673182332159891251
Kinsmon LancasterLAMONGRAD18631320401871316144
Levi BrownTROYSR201326203015333170
Michael DesormeauxLALAFGRAD1552471876131114410355
Jamie HamptonTROYJR107175104598512374
David WolkeWKUGRAD9318994069802802
Wayne YoungerFIUSR18332491017460
Brad McGuireLALAFSO203023322461432
K.J. BlackWKUJR22412271030550
Dwight DasherMTSUJR174215623442150
Trey RevellLAMONJR142812912171560
NameSchoolClassCarRu-Yds*Ru-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TD
Tyrell FenroyLALAFGRAD226137519242592
DuJuan HarrisTROYJR210107711362160
Reggie ArnoldARKSTSR19710747111351
Charles PierreFAUGRAD16110148150
Cam MontgomeryNTEXSR1689349181182
Frank GoodinLAMONJR1827835252772
Phillip TannerMTSUSR18871415131350
Derek LawsonARKSTSO976954140
Julian ReamsFIUGRAD140481610800
Diivory EdgecombFAUGRAD93469410980
William RoseFAUSR623071231680
Tyrell HaydenWKUSR5827126121
A'Mod NedFIUGRAD79265311861
Bobby RaineyWKUSO352400174
Xavier MorelandTROYSR3422604250
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Casey FitzgeraldNTEXGRAD447011311196
T.Y. HiltonFIUSO144324110137
Cortez GentFAUSR000609350
Jerrel JerniganTROYJR332541778673
Jason CheryLALAFGRAD253123466562
Eldred KingMTSUSR2-50515980
Greg EllingsonFIUJR000355740
Darrell McNealLAMONSR21404515582
Malcolm BeyahMTSUSO660335500
Jake GaeblerWKUSR1-10495434
Patrick HoneycuttMTSUSR000515130
Brandon ThompkinsARKSTSR2160325110
Kennard BurtonTROYGRAD13952474925
Brock SticklerNTEXGRAD000464900
Jahbari McLennanARKSTSR4781324510
NameSchoolClassCarRu-YdsRu-TDRecRc-Yds*Rc-TD
Jamari GrantFAUSR000456424
Rob HouslerFAUSR1-40325194
Kenneth ZacharieLAMONGRAD000465100
David JohnsonARKSTGRAD000223565
Ladarius GreenLALAFSO000222685
Trevor GillottARKSTSR000152280
Eric KirchenbergFIUGRAD000141570
Erik JonesLALAFGRAD000101171
Luke AubreyLALAFSR0006863
Alvin IngleMTSUJR0002441
Mitch DoyleLAMONSR0006330
Jonathan FaucherFIUSO0003290
J.T. JordanARKSTSR0003290
Byron McleodMTSUSO0002261
Matt StidhamTROYSO0002190
NameSchoolClassPat AttPat MadeFG AttFG Made*
Sam GlusmanTROYSR52482920
Josh AraucoARKSTSR38371917
Dustin RivestFIUSR37341912
Jeremy KnottNTEXSR28221712
Alan GendreauMTSUSO32321410
Warley LeroyFAUGRAD37341310
Tanner SiewertWKUGRAD1210117
Drew EdmistonLALAFGRAD5250107
Radi JabourLAMONSO2927126
Zac MinturnWKUSR2232
Jeremy GenerLAMONSR5552
Truman SpencerNTEXGRAD0000
Keegan PetersonFAUSR0000
Tyler AlbrechtLALAFSR0000
Scott LoveLAMONJR0000

Fantasy All-Conference Team

1st Team
QBLevi BrownTroy
RBDuJuan HarrisTroy
RBReggie ArnoldArkansas State
WRT.Y. HiltonFlorida Int'l
WRJerrel JerniganTroy
WRCortez GentFlorida Atlantic
TEJason HarmonFlorida Atlantic
PKSam GlusmanTroy
DETrojansTroy
2nd Team
QBDwight DasherMiddle Tennessee
RBPhillip TannerMiddle Tennessee
RBCam MontgomeryNorth Texas
WRMalcolm BeyahMiddle Tennessee
WRDesmond GeeMiddle Tennessee
WRDarrell McNealLa-Monroe
TELadarius GreenLa-Lafayette
PKJosh AraucoArkansas State
DERed WolvesArkansas State

Position Rankings

NameSchoolClassP-YdsP-TDIntR-YdsR-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Dwight DasherMTSUSR219315971810261.5221.7917.96
Jamie HamptonTROYSR237220133183198.6816.56-44.88
Kolton BrowningLAMONFR243017132884192.0016.00-51.56
Chris MassonLALAFJR246715101875187.3815.62-56.18
Ryan AplinARKSTSO21901084015181.7015.14-61.86
Jeff VanCampFAUSR2701171201158.0413.17-85.52
Nathan TuneNTEXSR24901512871150.3012.53-93.26
Wesley CarrollFIUSR20361410581129.2410.77-114.32
Matt PelesasaWKUJR16711291572124.5410.38-119.02
Corey RobinsonTROYR-FR79762106168.485.71-175.08
Kawaun JakesWKUFR69443156159.364.95-184.20
Wayne YoungerFIUSR4323298141.083.42-202.48
Phillip ButterfieldARKSTSO2411131014.741.23-228.82
Zach RhodesLAMONSR000000.000.00-243.56
Brad McGuireLALAFJR000000.000.00-243.56
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Lance DunbarNTEXJR130214262482264.0022.0080.40
Frank GoodinLAMONSR107411221830202.7016.8919.10
Alfred MorrisFAUJR10941210861201.0016.7517.40
Bobby RaineyWKUJR10488191531183.6015.300.00
DuJuan HarrisTROYSR6918272322165.8013.82-17.80
Derek LawsonARKSTJR8337141110143.4011.95-40.20
Jeremiah HardenFIUJR7355181621134.7011.23-48.90
Phillip TannerMTSUSR5768121321130.8010.90-52.80
Shawn SouthwardTROYSO5948121080124.2010.35-59.40
Robert WalkerLALAFFR5835875099.808.32-83.80
D.D. KylesMTSUJR4003767068.205.68-115.40
Yobes WalkerLALAFSO4103746067.105.59-116.50
Don JonesARKSTSO32631398066.905.58-116.70
Darriet PerryFIUJR2983971059.404.95-124.20
James HamiltonNTEXJR2451435036.003.00-147.60
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Jerrel JerniganTROYSR8417610537199.7016.6429.30
T.Y. HiltonFIUJR591689657184.4015.3714.00
Luther AmbroseLAMONJR2352376326153.2012.77-17.20
Jamaal JacksonNTEXSR00727926151.2012.60-19.20
Tyler StradfordNTEXJR00546486127.8010.65-42.60
Tebiarus GillTROYSR00486246122.4010.20-48.00
Lester JeanFAUSR00486246122.4010.20-48.00
Taylor StockemerARKSTSO00486244110.409.20-60.00
Marlin MillerLALAFSR1711434613108.709.06-61.70
Avery HolleyFAUJR00415205102.508.54-67.90
Greg EllingsonFIUSR0036558497.808.15-72.60
Garrett AndrewsMTSUSR0036540496.008.00-74.40
Anthony McCallLAMONJR0038502493.207.77-77.20
Shane BlissardMTSUJR24033425485.407.12-85.00
Allen MuseARKSTSO0034467381.706.81-88.70
NameSchoolClassRu_YdsRu-TDRecRc-YdsRc-TDTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Ladarius GreenLALAFJR00507065125.6010.4722.70
Rob HouslerFAUSR00405366109.609.136.70
Jack DoyleWKUSO0048477389.707.48-13.20
Alvin JordanLAMONSR0030315470.505.88-32.40
Darian WilliamsFAUJR0029331365.605.47-37.30
Vernon CatlinARKSTSR000000.000.00-102.90
Matt DesormeauxLALAFSR000000.000.00-102.90
Jonathan FaucherFIUJR000000.000.00-102.90
Matt StidhamTROYJR000000.000.00-102.90
Byron McleodMTSUJR000000.000.00-102.90
Wayne TimesFIUSO000000.000.00-102.90
Alvin IngleMTSUSR000000.000.00-102.90
NameSchoolClassPAT MadeFG MadeTotFantPtsFantPPGFantValue*
Alan GendreauMTSUJR5019107.008.92-2.00
Michael TaylorTROYJR471489.007.42-20.00
Casey TiniusWKUJR321474.006.17-35.00
Will GoggansTROYJR000.000.00-109.00
Spencer OrtegoLALAFSR000.000.00-109.00
Mickey GroodyFAUSR000.000.00-109.00
Radi JabourLAMONJR000.000.00-109.00
Thomaas MorelandNTEXSR000.000.00-109.00
Brett BaerLALAFJR000.000.00-109.00
Scott LoveLAMONSR000.000.00-109.00
NameSchoolClassPPG All'dYPG All'dFumb RecINTSacksTD PuntTD KickoffDef TDTot
FantPts
Fant
PPG
Fant
Value*
Middle Tenn DEFMTSUNA135481330101142.0011.83-59.00
Troy DEFTROYNA042481226011130.0010.83-71.00
FIU DEFFIUNA04918919121125.0010.42-76.00
La-Lafayette DEFLALAFNA0.540581218001117.009.75-84.00
La-Monroe DEFLAMONNA03488921011115.009.58-86.00
Arkansas St. DEFARKSTNA13418818001114.009.50-87.00
FAU DEFFAUNA04538918001110.009.17-91.00
W. Kentucky DEFWKUNA0478881400094.007.83-107.00
North Texas DEFNTEXNA0412781500093.007.75-108.00

Visit The Big Board for complete rankings.

Sleeper Watch

  1. Phillip Tanner - MTSU (RB)
  2. Dwight Dasher - MTSU (QB)
  3. Undrea Sails - ULL (RB)
  4. Riley Dodge - UNT (QB)
  5. Desmond Gee - MTSU (RB/WR)
  6. Ladarius Green - ULL (TE)
  7. Trey Revell - ULM (QB)
  8. Josh Jarboe - Troy (WR)

Overvalued

    Good prospects, just don't overpay for them.
  1. Riley Dodge - North Texas (QB)
  2. Cortez Gent - Florida Atlantic (WR)

Freshman Keepers

    Below is a list of the top freshmen and redshirt freshmen keeper prospects in the Sun Belt.

  1. Riley Dodge - North Texas (QB)
  2. Josh Jarboe - Troy (WR)

Strength of Schedule

Our SOS numbers are completely geared towards Fantasy Football, where on the field W's and L's mean very little. In fantasy, all that matters is how many yards and TD's your player is going to rack up against his opponent. We built our SOS algorithm with this in mind.

See the "ABOUT SOS" tab for a detailed SOS guide.

Strength of Schedule GUIDE


Our Strength of Schedule numbers are geared towards Fantasy Football.
In fantasy football, wins and losses do not matter. What counts is how many yards and touchdowns your fantasy player is going to rack up against the opponent. We created our SOS numbers with this in mind.

High numbers are "good".
If your player is facing a school with a SOS of 110, it means that opponent has the 110th toughest defense in the country (out of 120 schools). They are a fantasy cupcake.

Low numbers are "bad".
An opponent with a SOS value of "1" is the toughest defense in the country.


TERMINOLOGY

Total Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense
Pass Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Passing Defense
Rush Defense SOS - the strength of the opponent's Rushing Defense
First 3 Games - the strength of the opponent's Total Defense for the opening 3 games of the season.
Playoffs - the strength of the opponents Total Defense in Weeks 11-13, when most fantasy leagues will host their playoffs.
"Average" - the average SOS of your opponents. For example, Kansas State's Total Def SOS average is 88.75. This means, that on average, KSU will face the 88th toughest defense in the country on weekly basis.


COLOR AFFILIATIONS

RED - Toughest matchup (ranked 1-10)
PINK - Unfavorable matchup (ranked 11-40)
WHITE - Middle of the road matchup (ranked 41-79)
L.GREEN - Favorable matchup (ranked 80-109)
GREEN - Easiest matchup (ranked 111-120)
YELLOW - Bye week

* All division II (FCS) schools were assigned a SOS value of 120.


SOS FORMULA

We built a complex algorithm to compile our SOS numbers. Some of the factors used in the calculation include:

2008 Yards Against
2008 Points Against
2008 S.O.S. (level of competition - not fantasy)
2008 Opponents' S.O.S.
Conference Affiliation
2009 Opponents' Number of Returning Defensive Starters
2009 Opponents' Projected Points Against
2009 Opponents' Projected Yards Against

Mock Draft

Pac-10 Mock Draft conducted by CFG Staff on July 16, 2009.

Round 1

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
11.01WRTY HiltonFIU
21.02WRJ.JerniganTROY
31.03RBD.HarrisTROY
41.04QBR.SmithFAU

Round 2

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
52.01WRC.GentFAU
62.02TEJ.HarmonFAU
72.03RBP.TannerMTSU
82.04RBR.ArnoldARKST

Round 3

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
93.01QBD.DasherMTSU
103.02QBL.BrownTROY
113.03WRD.McNealULM
123.04RBU.SailsULL

Round 4

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
134.01RBC.MontgomeryUNT
144.02RBF.GoodinULM
154.03WRM.BeyahMTSU
164.04RBA.MorrisFAU

Round 5

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
175.01TEL.GreenULL
185.02TED.LaPorteFIU
195.03WRD.GeeMTSU
205.04WRJ.JacksonUNT

Round 6

PickRdPosPlayerSchool
216.01TEJ.GrantFAU
226.02QBR.DodgeUNT
236.03RBD.PerryFIU
246.04WRG.EllingsonFIU