2009 NCAA - San Jose State
Dick Tomey has had a wildly successful coaching career. Taking San Jose State to a bowl game and winning it at New Mexico in 2006 helps add to his legacy. Losing three straight to end last season at 6-6 and without a bowl, however, could slow a lot of the momentum he's trying to build in getting this program to continue to climb the ladder of respectability. Optimists say that with seven defenders back from a stout bunch, SJSU should continue to at least be competitive on defense. The offense scored at least 30 points four times in the first nine games. The pessimists have a stronger argument, though. That same offense was held to 17 or fewer points in seven of the 12 games, including a home shutout (against Louisiana Tech) for the first time in 40 years! Three of the four who leave on defense were drafted into the NFL (something that quite undoubtedly has never happened in San Jose).
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The offense appears to need the most help. Tomey is scrapping the spread in favor of a more traditional offense that will try some power running and utilize tight ends. Interestingly enough, he's hired an offensive coordinator (Steve Morton) who has spent 14 seasons calling the plays for the Arena Football League's San Jose SaberCats. Fixing the offense QUICKLY was the plan - but does hiring a guy who coached in a league where SCORES came quickly going to be the answer? None of the quarterbacks were anything better than mediocre in the spring, and though incumbent senior Kyle Reed has the job heading into fall, he could be set up to fail. The defense, despite returning seven, could have some dropoff with all of the talent that left for the next level. Two new sophomore cornerbacks will be initiated to I-A football early; if they can keep the CB level as close to last year as possible, then the Spartans could be competitive on defense alone. |
| ASK the bookie? - SJSU is the only team to play TWO BCS-winning squads from last season, and Merry Christmas, they come in the form of back-to-back games to open the season (at USC, vs. Utah). With a trip to Stanford in week three, the Spartans could make a decent account for themselves three times and still be 0-3. It will also be interesting to see how the Spartans adjust to the new FieldTurf at Spartan Stadium after 76 years of playing on grass. The Bookie will keep his eye on this team early. |
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