From the other side, Part 5
September 27, 2007
Big thanks to Paul Letlow of the Monroe News-Star for his contributions.
****Coming later today, a little after lunch, a Q and A with Tony Franklin. This one’s pretty detailed. Tomorrow will be some player quotes
1. What’s going on with the QB position over there?
Kinsmon Lancaster is the guy. Lancaster has struggled, but he has the full support of the coaching staff. Dropped passes and miscommunications have factored into a sputtering passing game. Barring injury, I don’t see a change in the near future. Lancaster’s backup is a redshirt freshman—Trey Revell.
2. How does ULM’s defense match up with Troy’s fast-paced offense?
Tulsa won the tempo battle in the opener, running 86 plays against ULM. The Warhawks have struggled against the pass this year while giving up too many big plays. To have any success against Troy, ULM must force turnovers.
3. What areas of Troy’s team could ULM exploit?
ULM could easily match the 300-yard average that Troy allows. The Warhawks are for real on the ground. With a veteran offensive line, star running back Calvin “Taz” Dawson, rising sophomore Frank Goodin, and quicksilver QB Kinsmon Lancaster, ULM can run on anyone.
4. Do you think ULM will kick to Leodis McKelvin?
Not if they’re smart.
5. Make your prediction
These games always seem to be close. I’m going with the upset. If ULM can slow things down on the ground and win the turnover battle, the Warhawks will surprise.
