2011 Missouri Valley Predictions

[Jacked_Rabbit]

In order to get some discussion started for the 2011 MVFC season, I've compiled a list of key returners/departures for each team in the Missouri Valley. I think we are all excited for the season to start, and I know I'm interested in seeing how everyone thinks the conference race will turn out.

This list is based mainly on the 2010 All-MVFC award winners and top statistical leaders in a wide variety of individual stat categories, so I apologize in advance if you feel someone on your team has been left off of my list. Also, I did not include any FBS transfers or injured players from last season, which can often be important pieces of a championship team. If you notice any errors or major exclusions, please message me so I can get things corrected.

Northern Iowa
Key Departures: A. Zlab (OL), J. Thompson (LB), H. Obi (DL), B. Hallgren (K)
Key Returners: T. Rennie (QB), C. Anderson (RB), B. Boothby (DL), LJ Fort (LB), A. Martin (DB), J. Smith, J. Swain (DB), (LB), J. Conley (DB), W. Eilert (DL), A. Martin (DB), K. Bernard (P)

Western Illinois
Key Departures: M. Barr (QB), L. Senatus (WR), M. Lamphear (OL), K. Glazier (LB), B. Kreczmer (LB), C. Jouett (K), C. Fuchs (P), M. Stieren (DL)
Key Returners: C. Ray (RB), B. Flowers (RB), T. Crump (WR), T. West (DB), K. Palermo (LB)

North Dakota St.
Key Departures: J. Mohler (QB), M. Anderson (LB), M. Gratzek (DL), J. Gatlin (DB), J. Prelvitz (P)
Key Returners: DJ McNorton (RB), P. Cornick (OL), R. Jastram (K), P. Evans (LB), C. Willson (LB), B. Jemison (LB), D. Eaves (DB), C. Heagle (DB), C. Boyer (DL), C. Jirik (DL), M. Williams (DB)

Indiana St.
Key Departures: D. Gates (RB), B. Kent (WR), P. Burke (OL),
Key Returners: R. Fouch (QB), J. Hilton (WR), A. Jones (TE), C. Little (K), J. Washington (LB), B. Obaseki (DL), A. Sewall (DB), L. King (DB), L. Carter (DB), C. Burnett (DB), B. Lough (FB)

Illinois St.
Key Departures: EJ Jones (DB), S. Fetzer (P/K)
Key Returners: M. Brown (QB), M. Sanders (WR), T. Walker (WR), C. McCarthy (OL), J. Howe (LB), A. Davis (LB), M. Zimmer (LB), E. Brunner (DL), N. Broome (DL)

South Dakota St.
Key Departures: K. Minett (RB), C. Cochart (TE), R. McKnight (OL), C. Brodie (DB), D. Domino (LB), C. Jeske (DB), D. Priddy (P)
Key Returners: T. O’Brien (QB), T. Kool (RB/WR), K. Harris (K), M. Lien (LB), A. Wise (DB), D. Kool (LB), A. Mink (DL), J. Steffen (DL)

Missouri St.
Key Departures: C. Kirby (QB), D. Arkin (OL), A. Wilkinson (LB), S. Smith (DB), A. Beauchamp (LB), T. Washington (TBD),
Key Returners: C. Douglas (RB), S. Johnston (RB), J. Saffold (WR), J. Chiles (P/K), A. Witmer (K), H. Scarborough (DB), J. Strong (DB)

Southern Illinois
Key Departures: C. Dieker (QB), J. Allaria (WR), S. Franklin (LB), K. Lindsey (DB), K. Dougherty (K), B. Briggs (DB)
Key Returners: B. Boemer (OL), D. Pickard (OL), J. Evans (WR), J. Goode (FB), A. Pucylowski (P), J. Okon (LB), J. DiManche (LB), C. Coda (DL)

Youngstown St.
Key Departures: D. Barnes (WR), B. Coates (OL), B. Ross (DB), S. Blose (K), T. Nicholson (DL)
Key Returners: J. Cook (RB), K. Hess (QB), A. Bellamy (RB), N. Liste (P), J. Sasson (LB), D. D’Alesio (DB), D. Rach (LB), D. Tate (LB)