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2009 Bowling Green Falcons NCAA Football Predictions

Written July 9, 2009 by Jason Lowry

Bowling Green 2009 Predictions The Bowling Green Falcons were picked by many to win the Mid-American East division last season, but ended up falling just short as they finished 4-4 in the MAC play and just 6-6 overall. The 2009 season doesn’t look as bright for the Falcons, as only 10 returning starters are back and the team is under a bit of a transition with the addition of new head coach Dave Clawson, who is changing things on both sides of the ball. Here is a look what the Falcons are expected to look like on both sides of the ball this season.

On offense the Falcons bring back 7 starters, and most importantly for a unit under transition is an experienced leader under center, and the Falcons have just that in senior quarterback Tyler Sheehan, who threw for 2,610 yards and 20 touchdowns to just 9 interceptions last season. The Falcons lost their leading rusher from last season, but get back junior Willie Geter, who was off to a fast start before getting injured in the 2nd game of the season. If Geter can stay healthy he could end up being one of the best backs the MAC has to offer. At wide receiver the Falcons lost three of their top 5 threats from last season, but have some promise with seniors Freddie Barnes, Tyrone Pronty, and Chris Wright. The Falcons also have a very strong redzone threat in senior tight end Jimmy Scheidler who grabbed 7 touchdown passes last season as a backup. The offensive line returns the entire left side, but must replace both spots on the right side. While junior Tyler Donahue is expected to start at right tackle, the Falcons will likely turn to redshirt freshman Timothy German at right guard. The offense might end up putting better numbers than it did a year ago, but its a matter of can they score enough points to cover for the inexperience on the defensive side of things. Bet the Falcons this season at Sportsbook.com.

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On defense the Falcons have just 3 starters back, and what was a very strong part of the 2008 season will likely be a liability for this team in 2009. One bright spot for the Falcons defense this season should be the duo this team has at the safety position, as both seniors Jahmal Brown and PJ Mahone return to the starting lineup, and Mahone is by far the best player the Falcons have on this side of the ball. A couple of seniors in Robert Lorenzi and Roger Williams are expected to take over at the two corner positions, and neither have much experience to bank off of. At linebacker the Falcons bring back the only other returning starter in senior strong side backer Jerett Sanderson, and a couple more seniors in Cody Basler and James Schneider are expected to start at the other two spots. Where I see the Falcons having the most troubles in 2009 is up front on the offensive line, where juniors Angelo Magnone and Carlos Tipton will take over at the two end spots, and junior Nick Torresso and sophomore Kevin Alvarado hold down the two tackle spots. Even though the Falcons have 7 seniors expected in the starting lineup, its hard to imagine this group putting up anywhere near the numbers it did in 2008, plus it doesn’t help that the coaching staff is changing things around either. Bet the Mid-American Conference this season at Sportsbook.com.

My 2009 Prediction: Tie for 5th in MAC East Division. I could end up being completely wrong on this one, but I just don’t think this team will be able to compete at the same level as they did a year ago with so few starters back on the defensive side of things. I think the offense could really surprise some teams and could end up carrying this team to another solid season, but I think the Falcons will struggle to win the close games in 2009.

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