[The Contrarian]

The Cards lose 16 Seniors from the 2010 squad so next years team will have a completely different look we lose a bunch of the big men up front and next years line will have a new feel to it. We will have a new QB under center next year as we lose a 3 year starter. We do however return #10 KP who rushed for over 1000 yards this year. Next years Cardinal team will be different that's for sure and right now its hard to say how good they will be because we don't know much about the line for that will be the big factor of this team.

Looking at the glass as half full, I am fairly optimistic for the 2011 Cardinals. I know they lost 16 seniors, some of them the big men up front; however, a year can make a huge difference, let's hope so, anyway. Also I've heard they have a few new linemen recruits that should help the team. (Recruits from within SC)

I certainly hope that Coach Hager uses the spread offense exclusively, for I feel it a much better fit for the backs SC has. As far as the quarterback position is concerned, SC has two guys that can play that position well, BJ Jarrell and Todd Matthews, and both of these guys can also run the ball. This obviously gives them another dimension in the backfield. Moreover either of these young men can play WR, too.

As you mentioned, KP is returning for his senior year, and hopefully he will greatly surpass last years 1000 plus yards. He is definitely one of the more underrated running backs in Eastern Kentucky, IMO. Other starters returning: Tyler O'Connor, Chase Lafferty, Taylor Chapman, and Jared Stevens. SC also has a group of returnees that didn't play a lot last year; let's hope they really step up and fill the gaps.

As you also mentioned, we will definitely see a new look next season. Maybe that will not be a bad thing.