Samford Fans Concerned About UCA

[GoHogs1091]

Their Fans know what they are facing.

"They are going to be a load to handle.  I mean extremely difficult to beat."

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They are facing a Team who averaged 40.7 points per game last season, who could average more points per game this season, and a Team who has perhaps the best Defensive player in all of the FCS (Woodard).

[Seminole Indian]

Know it will take some time for the newbies to jell, but no doubt this offense is dangerous.

I can't wait to see how former A-State receiver Brandon Cox, and former Memphis/Arkansas QB Taylor Reed do this season.

Despite not having a strong supporting cast at the time, Reed showed as a true freshman at Memphis that he could be a solid QB at the FBS level, and is as tough as nails. 

Cox is not the biggest guy in the world, but is a very athletic, explosive player, and is tailor made for this offense.

[GoHogs1091]

Know it will take some time for the newbies to jell, but no doubt this offense is dangerous.

I can't wait to see how former A-State receiver Brandon Cox, and former Memphis/Arkansas QB Taylor Reed do this season.

Despite not having a strong supporting cast at the time, Reed showed as a true freshman at Memphis that he could be a solid QB at the FBS level, and is as tough as nails. 

Cox is not the biggest guy in the world, but is a very athletic, explosive player, and is tailor made for this offense.

UCA offensively, is going to be difficult for opposing Defenses.  Cox gives them some additional explosive big play capability. 

On Defense, UCA should be better than last season.  The main key will be for them to have better Secondary play than last season, and after last Saturday's Scrimmage, Steve Campbell stated he wanted to try out the Secondary players early and often (via down field passing by the Offense).  He stated that he was pleased the way the Secondary responded.

[HOGGISHABOUTAR]

And they should be concerned, coach Campbell is going to put UCA back where they used to be years ago, which is contending for a conference championship every year. They have a big, skilled OL, some studs at the skill positions, and some Freakshow defensive players. I am a UCA season ticket holder, so I am hoping for a big year from them. Hoping to make a couple of Hog games also.

[GoHogs1091]

Here is Samford's new Head Coach, Chris Hatcher's, recent comments about UCA.

"They're a really physical team," Hatcher said.  "They have a great coach (Steve Campbell) over there.  They'll be physical.  They'll take a lot of gambles defensively, and they're really good in the kicking game.  They're a complete team, and I've said it from day one, they'll be one of the best teams we play all season, hands down."

[yraciv]

Here is Samford's new Head Coach, Chris Hatcher's, recent comments about UCA.

"They're a really physical team," Hatcher said.  "They have a great coach (Steve Campbell) over there.  They'll be physical.  They'll take a lot of gambles defensively, and they're really good in the kicking game.  They're a complete team, and I've said it from day one, they'll be one of the best teams we play all season, hands down."

Chris Hatcher was a great D2 coach who has proven it doesn't necessarily translate to the FCS level.  I wish Campbell the best of luck at UCA, but I'm still not sold on him.  Conque was a good one that got away.

[HOGGISHABOUTAR]

Yes, Conque was a good one, but it was time. I am a friend of the family, he had good reasons to move on. Campbell should prove he is the real deal, give him time. He has been successful at all stops, and he will have good enough resources in Conway to prove himself.

[GoHogs1091]

Chris Hatcher was a great D2 coach who has proven it doesn't necessarily translate to the FCS level.  I wish Campbell the best of luck at UCA, but I'm still not sold on him.  Conque was a good one that got away.

Steve Campbell is a 2 time National Coach of the Year.  His career winning percentage as a collegiate Head Coach is 75%.  He has never had a losing season as a Head Coach.

[DeltaBoy]

I expect UCA to be great this year.