Remember, bowl practices are like an extra spring ball, so I’d expect some players to take steps forward.
1 – Troy Williams take a big step forward. He’s been here a year now. He’s had spring ball, fall camp, the season and now bowl practices. He is a big time talent.
2 – Zach Moss. This game is irrelevant to Joe Williams and his future. Joe’s job is to not get hurt. Let’s showcase Moss. Get him 10-15 carries.
3 – Simpkins and Wilson. Simpkins has been on and off all year. He knows he can play, hopefully practices have given him confidence to be on a lot more. Also, Siosi Wilson was coming on strong at the end of the year. Let’s see if he can dominate tonight.
4 – Anae. Let’s see the future at DE. This kid is probably the most talented kid we’ve ever had at DE (ok, right up there with Kylie Fitts). I want to see him dominate.
5 – Luafatasaga and Hansen at LB. Kavika came on really strong at the end of the year. I expect him to unload tonight.
6 – Tyrone Smith at CB. The future is here with this kid. Think a younger McGill or Rowe. He should be our lockdown guy next year.
And lastly,
A FREAKING RED ZONE OFFENSE. Holy crap. Let’s score some points tonight.