ESPN's MAC East Preview

[BGSU33]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3389941

Here's BG's info (the rest of the MAC East and also the MAC West can be found in the link above):

Returning starters
Offense: 8, defense: 9, kicker/punter: 2

Top returners
QB Tyler Sheehan, RB Anthony Turner, WR Freddie Barnes, WR Corey Partridge, DE Diyral Briggs, LB Erique Dozier, S P.J. Mahone, PK Sinisa Vrvilo

Key losses
C Kory Lichtensteiger, LT Drew Nystrom, RT Kevin Huelsman, LB Loren Hargrove

2007 statistical leaders (* returners)
Rushing: Anthony Turner* (519 yds)
Passing: Tyler Sheehan* (3,264 yds)
Receiving: Freddie Barnes* (962 yds)
Tackles: Erique Dozier* (112)
Sacks: Diyral Briggs* (5)
Interceptions: P.J. Mahone* (7)

Spring answers
1. Briggs sizzles: The defense dominated the offense throughout spring practice, and end Diyral Briggs made sure the spring game would be no different. Briggs, a first-team All-MAC selection last season, had five sacks, nine tackles and a pass breakup in the spring game as the offense managed only 10 points. "It feels great just coming out here seeing the [first-teamers], [second-teamers] and [third-teamers] on our defense being able to hold their own," Briggs told The Toledo Blade.

2. Center of attention: Bowling Green has established a tradition of producing superstar centers with complex surnames. First came Scott Mruczkowski, then Kory Lichtensteiger. Who's next in line? Ben Bojicic. Go figure. Bojicic affirmed himself as the starting center this spring, drawing comparisons to both Mruczkowski and Lichtensteiger. The difference is Bojicic can play multiple line positions and could start elsewhere this fall. Brandon Curtis also practiced at center this spring.

3. Big hitter: All four starters return in the secondary, which should be among the league's best this fall. Safety P.J. Mahone reaffirmed that point this spring with a hard-hitting performance. After tying for fourth nationally in interceptions per game last fall, Mahone turned his attention to physical play this spring, sparing few ball carriers. "He's a young man that plays the defensive back position with a linebacker mentality," secondary coach Adam Gonzaga told The Toledo Blade.

Fall questions
1. Running men: The picture at running back remains cloudy heading into the summer. Willie Geter leapfrogged Anthony Turner for the top spot on the depth chart this spring, but the entire rushing attack struggled in the spring game, heightening concerns for the season. Geter gained 6.1 yards a carry last season, but Turner, who received just one carry in the spring game, shouldered the majority of the load. Chris Bullock also will be in the mix.

2. Neck and neck: Several offensive line spots remain undecided, but the best position battle is at right tackle. Converted guard Jeff Fink pushed projected starter Tyler Donahue throughout the spring and figures to do so well into training camp. Fink's spring performance coupled with continued improvement this summer likely will earn him a starting spot at either tackle or guard.

3. Linebacker limbo: Despite the return of leading tackler Erique Dozier, the linebacker position will be closely watched throughout the summer. John Haneline missed spring practice with an injury, and projected starter Glen Stanley was dismissed because of academic reasons. The Falcons need Haneline healthy for training camp as well as contributions from converted safeties Jerett Sanderson and Calvin Marshall.

[BGSUfalcons]

This doesn't make sense:

"Bojicic affirmed himself as the starting center this spring, drawing comparisons to both Mruczkowski and Lichtensteiger. The difference is Bojicic can play multiple line positions and could start elsewhere this fall."

[Peregrinner]

This doesn't make sense:

"Bojicic affirmed himself as the starting center this spring, drawing comparisons to both Mruczkowski and Lichtensteiger. The difference is Bojicic can play multiple line positions and could start elsewhere this fall."

Agreed. I was confused by that as well.

[BGFalconfromCincy]

This doesn't make sense:

"Bojicic affirmed himself as the starting center this spring, drawing comparisons to both Mruczkowski and Lichtensteiger. The difference is Bojicic can play multiple line positions and could start elsewhere this fall."

Agreed. I was confused by that as well.

thats ESPN for ya