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MEAC highlights:
19. Hampton (11-1) - The Pirates boast a few NFL prospects on defense and running back Alonzo Coleman rates among the best in I-AA, but it?s hard to believe in them as a top five or top 10 team until they prove it against the best teams in I-AA.
29. South Carolina State (9-2) - The ability of Cleveland McCoy and DeShawn Baker and home dates with Hampton and Bethune-Cookman give the Bulldogs a shot at the MEAC title, but they also need to replace seven starters on defense.
38. Bethune-Cookman (7-4) - The Wildcats have been rather ordinary by the standards of the Alvin Wyatt era in the past two seasons, but a young team led by quarterback Jimmie Russell gained experience last year and should be a factor in the MEAC in 2006.
63. Delaware State (7-4) - Al Lavan has taken the program from the basement to mediocrity to a winning record in his first two seasons, but the Hornets figure to stop the progress there if they can?t beat Hampton or South Carolina State.
65. Florida A & M (6-5) - The Rattler program is on the right track to recover from massive problems due in part to a failed move to I-A, and could be in the mix in the MEAC after winning four of the final five to close the ?05 season and returning defensive end Tyrone McGriff and wide receiver Roosevelt Kiser.
85. Norfolk State (4-7) - The Spartans showed reason for optimism by winning three of the final four games a year ago, but there are still plenty of holes on a team that was outgained by nearly 100 yards per game and has limited experience at quarterback.
90. North Carolina A & T (3-8) - The Aggie offense failed to exceed 17 points per game for the second year in a row, and they don't have an experienced quarterback on the roster to help turn the tide after tossing only six passing touchdowns in 2005.
94. Morgan State (2-9) - The Bears? defense needs an overhaul after giving up more than 34 ppg for the second year in a row, and Byron Selby has to show more consistency if the offense has any chance to keep up on the scoreboard.
96. Howard (4-7) - Antoine Bethea?s departure leaves a huge hole in the defense, and the Bison offense needs to come a long way after scoring only 15.7 ppg a season ago.
SWAC highlights:
21. Grambling State (11-1) - Henry Tolbert and Clyde Edwards lead a dynamic group at wide receiver on a potent offense, and the defense should be strong enough to lead the Tigers to another SWAC championship even without Bruce Eugene and Jason Hatcher.
52. Alabama A & M (9-3) - After being humbled by Grambling State in the SWAC Championship game last year, the Bulldogs have a shot for redemption with 17 returning starters, including 10 on the offensive side of the ball.
62. Mississippi Valley State (6-5) - The pass-catch combo of Aries Nelson and Tyrone Timmons just keeps getting better, and the Delta Devils will have their best chance in years to win the SWAC East.
75. Southern (4-5) - A young Jaguar team took some lumps in 2005, but they should provide the toughest competition to Grambling State in the SWAC West with quarterback Joseph Lewis back to lead an offense that averaged 28 ppg.
79. Jackson State (2-9) - Tiger fans finally have the new coach they desired with Rick Comegy, and a bunch of transfers and recruits could help bring a winning culture back to Jackson after a few dismal years.
82. Alcorn State (6-5) - With Martin Jackson on defense and Charlie Spiller and Jeremy McCoy on offense, the Braves have enough star power and overall depth on the roster to stay in the thick of the race in the SWAC East.
84. Alabama State (5-5) - The Hornets were in good shape to win the SWAC East last year before dropping their final four games by five points or less, but recovering from the November slide will be difficult without Tarvaris Jackson, Keldrick Williams and 13 other departed starters.
93. Prairie View (5-6) - The Panthers recorded their most successful season since 1988, and a schedule with seven home dates could help them maintain momentum after winning three of the final four games in 2005.
95. Arkansas Pine-Bluff (3-8) - The Golden Lions took a step back from a solid 2004 season with a 3-8 record that included a blowout loss to Prairie View, though running back Mickey Dean provided a bright spot with 11 touchdowns as a freshman.
98. Texas Southern (1-10) - The Tigers return eight starters on offense and nine on defense, and should make at least some progress after losing four games by seven points or less a year ago.
Other BCF teams of note:
81. Tennessee State (2-9) - The Tigers have lost 16 of their last 19 games dating back to 2004, and need an offense that has 11 players with some starting experience to come together after finishing 118th nationally with 12.4 ppg a year ago
99. Winston-Salem State (6-4, Division II) - The Rams lost in games against Howard and South Carolina State a year ago, and might not be in position to contend against a schedule that includes seven MEAC games and Coastal Carolina.
101. Savannah State (0-11) - A winless season is embarrassing enough, but Savannah State added to the misery by losing to Central State, a team playing its first season since 1996 and using walk-on players.
MEAC highlights:
19. Hampton (11-1) - The Pirates boast a few NFL prospects on defense and running back Alonzo Coleman rates among the best in I-AA, but it?s hard to believe in them as a top five or top 10 team until they prove it against the best teams in I-AA.
29. South Carolina State (9-2) - The ability of Cleveland McCoy and DeShawn Baker and home dates with Hampton and Bethune-Cookman give the Bulldogs a shot at the MEAC title, but they also need to replace seven starters on defense.
38. Bethune-Cookman (7-4) - The Wildcats have been rather ordinary by the standards of the Alvin Wyatt era in the past two seasons, but a young team led by quarterback Jimmie Russell gained experience last year and should be a factor in the MEAC in 2006.
63. Delaware State (7-4) - Al Lavan has taken the program from the basement to mediocrity to a winning record in his first two seasons, but the Hornets figure to stop the progress there if they can?t beat Hampton or South Carolina State.
65. Florida A & M (6-5) - The Rattler program is on the right track to recover from massive problems due in part to a failed move to I-A, and could be in the mix in the MEAC after winning four of the final five to close the ?05 season and returning defensive end Tyrone McGriff and wide receiver Roosevelt Kiser.
85. Norfolk State (4-7) - The Spartans showed reason for optimism by winning three of the final four games a year ago, but there are still plenty of holes on a team that was outgained by nearly 100 yards per game and has limited experience at quarterback.
90. North Carolina A & T (3-8) - The Aggie offense failed to exceed 17 points per game for the second year in a row, and they don't have an experienced quarterback on the roster to help turn the tide after tossing only six passing touchdowns in 2005.
94. Morgan State (2-9) - The Bears? defense needs an overhaul after giving up more than 34 ppg for the second year in a row, and Byron Selby has to show more consistency if the offense has any chance to keep up on the scoreboard.
96. Howard (4-7) - Antoine Bethea?s departure leaves a huge hole in the defense, and the Bison offense needs to come a long way after scoring only 15.7 ppg a season ago.
SWAC highlights:
21. Grambling State (11-1) - Henry Tolbert and Clyde Edwards lead a dynamic group at wide receiver on a potent offense, and the defense should be strong enough to lead the Tigers to another SWAC championship even without Bruce Eugene and Jason Hatcher.
52. Alabama A & M (9-3) - After being humbled by Grambling State in the SWAC Championship game last year, the Bulldogs have a shot for redemption with 17 returning starters, including 10 on the offensive side of the ball.
62. Mississippi Valley State (6-5) - The pass-catch combo of Aries Nelson and Tyrone Timmons just keeps getting better, and the Delta Devils will have their best chance in years to win the SWAC East.
75. Southern (4-5) - A young Jaguar team took some lumps in 2005, but they should provide the toughest competition to Grambling State in the SWAC West with quarterback Joseph Lewis back to lead an offense that averaged 28 ppg.
79. Jackson State (2-9) - Tiger fans finally have the new coach they desired with Rick Comegy, and a bunch of transfers and recruits could help bring a winning culture back to Jackson after a few dismal years.
82. Alcorn State (6-5) - With Martin Jackson on defense and Charlie Spiller and Jeremy McCoy on offense, the Braves have enough star power and overall depth on the roster to stay in the thick of the race in the SWAC East.
84. Alabama State (5-5) - The Hornets were in good shape to win the SWAC East last year before dropping their final four games by five points or less, but recovering from the November slide will be difficult without Tarvaris Jackson, Keldrick Williams and 13 other departed starters.
93. Prairie View (5-6) - The Panthers recorded their most successful season since 1988, and a schedule with seven home dates could help them maintain momentum after winning three of the final four games in 2005.
95. Arkansas Pine-Bluff (3-8) - The Golden Lions took a step back from a solid 2004 season with a 3-8 record that included a blowout loss to Prairie View, though running back Mickey Dean provided a bright spot with 11 touchdowns as a freshman.
98. Texas Southern (1-10) - The Tigers return eight starters on offense and nine on defense, and should make at least some progress after losing four games by seven points or less a year ago.
Other BCF teams of note:
81. Tennessee State (2-9) - The Tigers have lost 16 of their last 19 games dating back to 2004, and need an offense that has 11 players with some starting experience to come together after finishing 118th nationally with 12.4 ppg a year ago
99. Winston-Salem State (6-4, Division II) - The Rams lost in games against Howard and South Carolina State a year ago, and might not be in position to contend against a schedule that includes seven MEAC games and Coastal Carolina.
101. Savannah State (0-11) - A winless season is embarrassing enough, but Savannah State added to the misery by losing to Central State, a team playing its first season since 1996 and using walk-on players.
