IDAHO VANDALS O:9 D:7

The Vandals return one of the most experienced squads in the WAC, and enter the 2006 campaign very optimistic with new Head Coach Dennis Erickson taking over the reigns. He’s a proven collegiate head coach, and already experienced success here In Moscow back in 1982-85. His offense looks solid behind strong-armed QB Steven Wichman, who should have his best year ever and lead the offense back to the glory days of old when they averaged 30+ PPG. The O-Line, RB corps, and WR corps are all experienced and have plenty of depth. This could be the surprise offensive unit in the WAC this season. Defensively, the Vandals gave up 38 PPG last season, so plenty of improvement is needed. The unit gets a big upgrade in talent as it recruited well in the off-season, and it can only improve if they’re able to stay healthy. The special teams unit boasts a very special player in Mike Barrow who connected on 16 of 19 FG attempts last season, and is probably the best place-kicker you’ve never heard of. A winning season is definitely out of the question here, but four to five wins is quite the reality. HC Erickson is stoked for the challenge of re-resurrecting this program, and its highly likely that it’ll only be a matter of time before the Vandals are a player in the WAC. Not this year though.