i think the fuskers will have a good defense next year. lil' bo peep is good w/ defenses. despite what any kool-aid drinking cornholer might suggest, you cannot replace suh. that is as dominant as a college player gets... sure, they can do some things to mitigate the loss of a guy like that, but this idea that they won't miss a step is just plain dumb.
imho, the fuskers aren't recruiting particularly well so i wonder about their ability to take the next step up. i think they are well positioned to contend for the north.
CU, should, theoretically, be able to contend for the north too. snyder has kjuco state playing ok, but they are hurting in terms of athletes. i think ku will miss the fat man, no matter who they hire. mizzery probably has the best athletes in the north, but stinkel really can't coach a lick. and, of course, isu is dog crap.
presuming our staff pulls up its big boy football pants and heeds the lessons that it has been so painfully taught these last 4 years, i think the Buffs could be in the mix.
still, the talent gap between the north and south is significant. texas loses some great players, but they always have guys with physical skills (if not experience) moving through the pipeline. ou had a rough year due to injuries and such but they have athletes and coaching and they won't be as young next year. okie state looks pretty good. ttech can be dangerous. baylor and atm are somewhat improved but are probably the teams most on par with the athleticism across the board in the north.
right now, i would say mizzery and the fuskers are the overall best programs in the north in terms of coaching, athleticism, experience, support, etc. but, CU could rally with a good year.
