1) There is a strong influx of talent in the SoCon this year. The youth movement is alive and well. There is an extra bit of excitement around the conference this year, and it is because everyone is excited about their incoming freshman. Of course, the headliner is Baru at College of Charleston, but The Citadel, Appalachian State, Chattanooga, and Georgia Southern all are excited as well. That doesn't even include people from Wofford and Davidson, who have plenty to look forward to as well. This is really a great crop of freshman coming into the conference this year.
2) Appalachian State is considered one of the preseason favorites in the North Division. This despite losing Donald Sims to graduation. Omar Carter is the preseason Player of the Year, but he played second fiddle last year to Sims. How he handles the new found role of being the "go to guy" will be critical to this team's success. The biggest thing is that Isaac Butts is coming back from injury and playing this year. At 6-10, he is a beast. If he can stay healthy all year long, the Mountaineers are dangerous. Consider me one of those that is in wait and see mode with Appalachian State. I'm just not convinced that Carter can carry the whole load yet or that Butts can stay healthy.
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