Questions Going Into 2007 Season

After a disastrous 2006 season. Seminole fans can at least rejoice that Jeff Bowden will no longer be directing the Nole offense. Bobby Bowden has made major coaching changes in hopes of resurrecting or reawakening the program. There are however many questions to be answered as we head into the Clemson game. Here are some of those that need to be answered:

1. Will the offensive line show marked improvement under new offensive lines coach Rick Trickett? This after all is where all plays begin- up front.

2. Will Antone Smith be the runner that FSU needs in order to have a muti-dimensional offense? Smith is expecting big things from himself. Now it is time for him to show us what he can do.

3. Who will be the starting QB for the Noles? This has been a lingering question and seems to be one that divides Bobby Bowden, football analysts, and the fans. Many feel that Xavier Lee was clearly the best QB in 2006 and yet Bowden stuck with Weatherford in the bowl game. He seems to be still vacillating. This will be a critical decisison and hopefully Jimbo Fisher will add to the discussion.

4. And then we have the yearly question regarding the kicking game. Gary Cismesia ranked fifth in the ACC in field goal percentage in 2006. Cismesia has always talked a good game but his actual performance has been less than spectacular. I guess the standard "wait until next year" applies.

5. Will the receivers be improved in their catching ability and passing routes? New coach Lawrence Dawsey seems to be a great addition to the coaching staff and is a great model for the receivers. Greg Carr is obviously a gifted athlete but he needs to improve his route running and catching.