{"id":505212,"date":"2010-04-02T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2010-04-02T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mwcconnection.com\/2010\/4\/2\/1400646\/making-the-rounds-know-your"},"modified":"2010-04-02T08:00:25","modified_gmt":"2010-04-02T12:00:25","slug":"making-the-rounds-know-your-opponent-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/505212","title":{"rendered":"Making The Rounds: Know Your Opponent Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;\">During the offseason we will be posting links regarding opponents for the upcoming football season so that fans can get more familiar with these opponents. &nbsp;This feature might be changing in presentation in the upcoming weeks, but it will be posted. &nbsp;Today is part one since there are just under 30 non-conference opponents so check back tomorrow for some more link goodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><u><i>San Diego State Opponents<\/i><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u>Missouri<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Tiger players take the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbiatribune.com\/news\/2010\/mar\/28\/mu-football-players-shoulder-the-pain\/\" >pain<\/a>.&nbsp; If you like stats this is it for you&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/leftyloon.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/big-12-sdpi.html\" >Statistically Speaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Utah State<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Aggies are attempting to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sltrib.com\/usu\/index.php?p=13406&#038;more=1&#038;c=1&#038;tb=1&#038;pb=1\" >replace<\/a>&nbsp;RB <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/14583\/Robert_Turbin\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Robert Turbin<\/a>.&nbsp; Spring practice&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sltrib.com\/usu\/index.php?p=13511&#038;more=1&#038;c=1&#038;tb=1&#038;pb=1\" >update<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u><i>TCU Opponents<\/i><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u>Oregon State<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Defensive+End+Matt+LaGrone+is+the+latest+player+to+leave+school+for+personal+reasons.\" >Another player<\/a>&nbsp;leaves the program in defensive End&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-basketball\/players\/30022\/Matt_LaGrone\" >Matt LaGrone&nbsp;<\/a>who is leaving for personal reasons.&nbsp; Here is an&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/rivals.yahoo.com\/ncaa\/football\/blog\/dr_saturday\/post\/Assessing-Oregon-State-Next-level-is-just-a-qua?urn=ncaaf,230305\" >extreme early preview<\/a>&nbsp;of the Beavers who are just a quarterback away.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>SMU<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Ponies are&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_0_0_t&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgAUABqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNGXEywWZuVNRJMmDT76xwosJLt0VQ&#038;sig2=xCcQ03xpXRULrRziH9MHEg&#038;cid=8797523566909&#038;ei=2XmyS4iyJp-mNYu-sYgD&#038;rt=SEARCH&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.the33tv.com%2Fnews%2Fkdaf-smu-starts-spring-football-story%2C0%2C4363828.story\" >opening up spring<\/a>&nbsp;practice with&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/espn.go.com\/blog\/ncfnation\/post\/_\/id\/20899\/smu-opens-spring-comfortable-with-qbs\" >two quarterbacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Baylor<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Robert Griffin is&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baylor.edu\/lariat\/news.php?action=story&#038;story=70883\" >back for Baylor<\/a>&nbsp;in spring drills after tearing his ACL.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_3_3_aa&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgDUANqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNEKbzmjiSxrcgokSKnbhwzp66w1ag&#038;sig2=dl1d7f4Y6vvTu0reoyAc3A&#038;cid=8797518714906&#038;ei=yn-zS8j_IY36lQSp4fCNAw&#038;rt=SEARCH&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fblog%2Fbig12%2Fpost%2F_%2Fid%2F11156%2Fdepth-is-first-step-to-baylor-rise\" >Depth<\/a>&nbsp;is what the Bears need to get better.<\/p>\n<p><b><u><i>Utah Opponents<\/i><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u>Notre Dame<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/35642\/Brian_Kelly\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Brian Kelly<\/a> gives his&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/subwaydomer.com\/2010-articles\/march\/brian-kellys-first-spring-press-conference.html\" >spring press conference<\/a>.&nbsp; Domers are&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/subwaydomer.com\/2010-articles\/march\/goodbye-sweet-fullback-i-knew-thee-well.html\" >removing the fullback<\/a>&nbsp;from the offense.&nbsp; Is Dayne Crist the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.orlandosentinel.com\/sports_college\/2010\/03\/is-dayne-crist-the-next-great-notre-dame-qb.html\" >next big QB<\/a>&nbsp;at Notre Dame while <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/50233\/Nate_Montana\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Nate Montana<\/a> is the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.southbendtribune.com\/article\/20100330\/SPORTS13\/100339938\/1021\/Sports\" >backup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Pitt<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker&nbsp;Dan Mason looks to be a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.post-gazette.com\/pg\/10087\/1046262-233.stm\" >star for Pitt this fall<\/a>.&nbsp; Dave Wannstedt gets&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F2_0_s_0_0_t&#038;ct3=MAA4AkgAUABqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNF7K1OsfBSEsU3USqtgZintMUx4vQ&#038;sig2=iOYnO9KpsWWQkP8cZAh91w&#038;cid=8797524072528&#038;ei=EnmyS9j9EpqsM_3H04oC&#038;rt=MORE_COVERAGE&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pittsburghlive.com%2Fx%2Fpittsburghtrib%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fs_674040.html\" >a two year contract extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>San Jose State<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_3_0_t&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgDUABqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNEgugTqlwXQE4UZq-H9YMsfrFc7Yg&#038;sig2=4K2s6uvMiQnk08_U9gCvuw&#038;cid=8797516712104&#038;ei=p4KzS9DZEZDmlAT8nvKNAw&#038;rt=SEARCH&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.mercurynews.com%2Fcollegesports%2F2010%2F03%2F11%2Fsan-jose-state-football-spring-practice-preview%2F\" >Previewing<\/a>&nbsp;spring football.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Iowa State<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Wide out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/76336\/Josh_Lenz\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Josh Lenz<\/a> was&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clonechronicles.com\/2010\/3\/27\/1393127\/josh-lenz-injured-leaves-practice\" >injured badly<\/a>&nbsp;at practice yesterday, and taking out on a cart.&nbsp; Team is putting&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_1_1_aa&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgBUAFqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNEvitTMDp4EpWSqkYh0PyQrVNCyfw&#038;sig2=uDQPKeHg6sq8WjLGSNWA_A&#038;cid=8797521650810&#038;ei=nIyzS9i7KJLglQTch-eNAw&#038;rt=SEARCH&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qctimes.com%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fisu-cyclones%2Farticle_ffb06ed0-36fd-11df-a2e5-001cc4c002e0.html\" >2009 success<\/a>&nbsp;behind them. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/36338\/Jerome_Tiller\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Jerome Tiller<\/a> had&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.omaha.com\/article\/20100323\/SPORTS\/703239816\" >knee surgery<\/a>&nbsp;before spring and will participate in the second half of spring drills.<\/p>\n<p><b><u><i>UNLV Opponents<\/i><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u>Hawaii<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<i>Honolulu Advertiser<\/i>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.honoluluadvertiser.com\/apps\/pbcs.dll\/article?AID=\/20100328\/SPORTS0201\/3280400\/1032\/SPORTS\/Springing-forward\" >breaks down Hawaii&#8217;s position battles<\/a>&nbsp;as it enters spring football.&nbsp; More&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hawaiinewsnow.com\/Global\/story.asp?S=12225057\" >spring preview<\/a>&nbsp;goodness with a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hawaiiathletics.com\/documents\/2010\/3\/30\/2010%20Hawaii%20Spring%20Prospectus.pdf?id=1006\" >2010 Spring Prospectus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Wisconsin<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/38635\/Curt_Phillips\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Curt Phillips<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.buckys5thquarter.com\/2010\/3\/23\/1386590\/curt-phillips-goes-down-with-right\" >tore his right ACL<\/a>&nbsp;in practice, but he didn&#8217;t rule out a return this fall.&nbsp; Badgers had&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/host.madison.com\/sports\/college\/football\/article_aa142788-3878-11df-bd54-001cc4c03286.html\" >full padded<\/a>&nbsp;practice before spring break.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Idaho<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_6_1_aa&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgGUAFqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNFP1fzfZlhezMUD-WTr8YpIfB_0Iw&#038;sig2=z_86jIV986VK4E3XV3Frog&#038;cid=8797523924192&#038;ei=e4CzS8i4D5LolQSom-mNAw&#038;rt=SEARCH&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kmvt.com%2Fsports%2F89474607.html\" >Defense<\/a>&nbsp;is showed up in first full&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_6_0_t&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgGUABqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNFk2ex3PL7A6tupGf-hPqRc9qyy1w&#038;sig2=pzRvBNSLxpahT_2ciUCgzg&#038;cid=8797523924192&#038;ei=e4CzS8i4D5LolQSom-mNAw&#038;rt=SEARCH&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uiargonaut.com%2Fcontent%2Fview%2F9961%2F50%2F\" >padded<\/a>&nbsp;practice. Catch&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_7_0_t&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgHUABqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNGtB4qTHqnMGSHAERr8izBmc_AKfg&#038;sig2=OxEOyqrlajIKE_WQOVtLkg&#038;cid=8797522128016&#038;ei=e4CzS8i4D5LolQSom-mNAw&#038;rt=SEARCH&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.klewtv.com%2Fsports%2F89215907.html\" >Vandal fever<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><b><u>West Virginia<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Looking at the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cfn.scout.com\/2\/957378.html\" >quarterbacks<\/a>&nbsp;this spring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Nevada<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/14842\/Colin_Kaepernick\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Colin Kaepernick<\/a> threw three touchdown passes in a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rgj.com\/section\/blogs16?plckController=Blog&#038;plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&#038;U=cf54a7c3-6850-4148-9710-effa04ad5005&#038;plckPostId=Blog%3acf54a7c3-6850-4148-9710-effa04ad5005Post%3a27e55cc4-6351-481e-a1a0-b244d7203dab&#038;plckScript=blogScript&#038;plckElementId=blogDest\" >spring scrimmage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u><i>Wyoming Opponents<\/i><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u>Boise State<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Broncos&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.obnug.com\/2010\/3\/29\/1395229\/catching-up-with-wyoming-just-how\" >take a look<\/a>&nbsp;at Wyoming&#8217;s spring practice.&nbsp; BSU is&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.google.com\/news\/url?sa=t&#038;ct2=us%2F0_0_s_2_0_t&#038;ct3=MAA4AEgCUABqAnVz&#038;usg=AFQjCNEDrI6sE4XKhIwP2bOGCoDdFR4XzQ&#038;sig2=sdqW4AZCFVOgDCycFhAUMQ&#038;cid=8797523768582&#038;ei=ZHmyS8DAKYnuNY7404oC&#038;rt=MORE_COVERAGE&#038;vm=STANDARD&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Flouisianatech.scout.com%2F2%2F958146.html\" >one home win away from being 9<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;in all time<\/a>&nbsp;home wins with at least 75 home games.&nbsp; Just for fun,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.obnug.com\/2010\/3\/31\/1398433\/wake-up-bronco-nation-leon-rice-in\" >Montana to the WAC?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><u>Texas<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mack Brown&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.burntorangenation.com\/2010\/3\/29\/1393699\/mack-brown-talks-texas-spring\" >talks<\/a>&nbsp;spring football and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/ncaa-football\/players\/77301\/Garrett_Gilbert\" class=\"sbn-auto-link\">Garrett Gilbert<\/a> will be&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/longhorns\/putting-gilbert-under-center-is-a-win-win-450410.html\" >under center more often.<\/a>&nbsp;Stretch draw plays could&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.statesman.com\/sports\/nine-things-and-one-crazy-prediction-472852.html\" >revolutionize the Horns&#8217; run game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Toledo<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Looking for the next&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/toledoblade.com\/apps\/pbcs.dll\/article?AID=\/20100330\/SPORTS11\/3300428\" >X-Factor<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the offseason we will be posting links regarding opponents for the upcoming football season so that fans can get more familiar with these opponents. &nbsp;This feature might be changing in presentation in the upcoming weeks, but it will be posted. &nbsp;Today is part one since there are just under 30 non-conference opponents so check [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6529,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-505212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6529"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=505212"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/505212\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=505212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=505212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=505212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}