Orlando Huff would be a tough enough replacement, but Tim Skipper and Giachino Chiaramonte are also gone . All the backs return, but Paris Gaines and Derrick Ward need to be much more productive than last year. The Warrior D in 1999 was full of tough players like LB Jeff Ulbrich. When we make comments like they need to find a replacement, teams can t always do that. The D needs to make wholesale changes this spring and hope all the injuries that plagued them in 2000 comes to a halt.
All indications point to yes.
He recovered very quickly from his near disastrous car accident and while he still has, literally, a few kinks to work out, he should be ready to go again soon. Sophomore QB Luke McCown will put on an aerial show with receivers Delwyn Daigre and James Jordan returning. If the offensive line improves, they'll be in some serious WAC shootouts. They allowed over 33 points per game and couldn't force a timely turnover to save their lives, but the pass D should be improved. John Simon is a better receiver than a runner and with this passing attack, a solid runner isn't necessary.