They're only juniors?

Unsolicited praise directed toward Marshall was heard often during Tuesday’s Conference USA Football Media Day in Dallas. Coaches and officials from opposing programs were especially impressed that the Thundering Herd’s two player representatives, running back Ahmad Bradshaw and Doug Legursky, are juniors. Still, it’s the general consensus that C-USA’s East Division title is Central Florida’s to win. UCF shocked conference rivals with last season’s divisional title after a winless 2004 run, and this team should be improved. “We only lose five guys who were productive players that even made a tackle or made a block or ran the ball or caught the ball,” UCF coach George O’Leary said. “We’re only going to get better when we get better two-deep and get some depth.” Yes, the Golden Knights are the favorites, but the East Division is wide open.