Toledo Rockets Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2010 Record: 8-5 MAC Record: 7-1 (2nd, West) 2011 Returning Starters: 19; 8 offense, 9 defense, kicker, punter
Coach: Tim Beckman, 13-12 (2 years)
Offensive Coordinators: Matt Campbell Defensive Coordinators: Paul Nichols, Mike Ward
2011 Toledo Players to Watch: QB Austin Dantin, QB Terrance Owens, RB Adonis Thomas, WR Eric Page, OL Mike VanDerMeulen, LB Dan Molls, DB Desmond Marrow
2011 Toledo Strengths:
This team is loaded with experienced players, especially on offense, where Page is likely the top talent in the conference. Toledo has two quality quarterbacks and a trio of running backs who could start most places in the MAC, plus good size and skill up front.
2011 Toledo Weaknesses:
The weak spot is clearly in the punting and kicking game. The Rockets were last in the MAC in net punting last season with 31.7 yards per attempt, while averaging only 58 yards on kickoffs. Both areas have to be strengthened or Toledo will face amarked disadvantage in the field position battle in every game.
2011 Toledo Offense:
Eric Page is arguably the best offensive talent in the MAC, and the Rockets will get very creative to put the ball in his hands. A former quarterback with great football smarts, Page had 99 receptions from his wideout position last season despite seeing extra coverage every game. Toledo has two proven quarterbacks to get Page the ball, and coach Tim Beckman has hinted at possibly using Austin Dantin and Terrance Owens as “situational” players at the position. Dantin comes back from a shoulder injury. Both have had success starting. Tailback Adonis Thomas makes people miss and had 1,098 rushing yards last season while averaging better than 6.0 yards per carry. Morgan Williams also has a 1,000-yard season on his résumé, while David Fluellen adds so much explosiveness to the position that Beckman is considering using a two-back approach. After Page, Kenny Stafford and Tim Cortazzo are the veteran receivers outside, though Illinois transfer Cordale Scott has emerged as a potential starter. The offensive line is missing its anchor with the graduation of center Kevin Kowalski. Sophomore Zac Kerin is the frontrunner to win that job. With both tackles Mike VanDerMeulen and John Morookian moving into their fourth year as starters, there is a wealth of experience around.
2011 Toledo Defense:
The mood on this side of the ball is set by old-school middle-linebacker Dan Molls, an all-conference performer who says little but packs a huge punch. Isaiah Ballard was dismissed from the team, which leaves a void on the outside. Terrell Anderson and Ray Bush tangle for an inside spot. There’s plenty of talent in the secondary, where Desmond Marrow starts at one corner after receiving a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA. Taikwon Paige and Keith Suggs are competing at the other corner. Strong safety Jermaine Robinson is working his way back from an Achilles injury. Mark Singer returns at free safety. Former Iowa transfer Diauntae Morrow and Ross Madison are also in the picture. There is a load of depth on the defensive line, led by a pair of seniors in Malcolm Riley and Johnie Roberts at the tackle spots. Riley can also play end, which would open up room inside for senior Jon Lamb or sophomore Elijah Jones.
2011 Toledo Special Teams:
Punting and kicking looks like a continuing liability, unless something drastic changes. The Rockets averaged a league-worst net of just 31.7 yards per punt in 2010 … and their kickoff game was not a lot better. Toledo’s kickoffs landed outside the 20 more often than not, so the opposition enjoyed a neld position advantage on most exchanges. Injuries to kickers Ryan Casano and Andrew Elchert have further scrambled the picture and opened the door for freshman J.D. Detmer. Bill Claus and Vince Penza will battle for the punting job. The great news is that Page will be electrifying again returning punts and kickoffs.
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2011 Toledo Predictions:
Most teams would have been rejoicing and striking up the band after winning eight games and playing in a bowl, but Beckman saw to it that the celebrations were modest following Toledo’s 2010 season. He wants his team to know the bar sits higher. Beckman has 50 lettermen and 17 starters back, and he has Toledo positioned to take that next big step.
2011 Toledo Betting Odds:
Toledo Current odds to win a National Championship: +5000
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