Around the SoCon

AT A GLANCE
(According to RealTimeRPI- through Tuesday's games. Record vs. D1 through Wednesday's games.)

Appalachian State 2-4, 57
College of Charleston 8-3, 117
Davidson 5-4, 78
Elon 1-5, 277
Furman 5-2, 174
Georgia Southern 0-8, 332
Samford 5-4, 234
The Citadel 2-5, 282
UNC-Greensboro 0-9, 304
Western Carolina 3-8, 241
Wofford 4-6, 105

IN DEPTH

OK, so not too in depth.

Let's talk about a handful of teams, beginning with UNC-Greensboro. After watching the Spartans tonight against Wake Forest, I come away impressed with UNCG. The Demon Deacons won by two, and UNCG remains winless, but the Spartans are not that bad of a team really. Their schedule has hardened them some. They will win some games in the SoCon this year. They may get up to fourth in the North. Of course, they may be fifth or sixth. It's hard to know. But this team will not go winless in conference play. There's no way. In fact, they'll be better than some people think.

Let's also talk briefly about the other team that is winless against D1 teams- Georgia Southern. This team is a real mystery. They were young last year and supposed to be better this year. But they aren't. In fact, they may be worse. They recruited well last year and have a solid group coming in next year. The Eagles should improve. But so far, Charlton Young is proving he recruit, but there have to be some questions about whether or not he can coach. Of course, the Eagles have been close in several games, and are sure to win a few conference games. Their next four opponent's have an RPI of 249 or higher. South Alabama (249), Georgia State (272), and Eastern Kentucky (300) are all at home. Auburn (324) is on the road. They may only win a handful of games, maybe even a handful of conference games. They won't be able to get out of the cellar of the South, though. Better days SHOULD be ahead.

Those are the two teams to focus on for now. There will be a full SoCon preview in the coming weeks just before the bulk of the conference play gets going.

GO MOCS!