[The Contrarian]

Biggest question mark for the cards this year will be their line. They lost 4 starters from last years line. Coach Norman will coach O and D lines and seems like he knows some football doesnt hurt that his son's are extremely athletic. I expect big things from the cards this season they will be extremely athletic and will be carried by there Defense i expect to see a few more guys out as the season draws near. I was worried during the summer about how good this SC team would be. I think they will be a team that should not be taken lightly. Because if you do you'll be leaving the stadium with an L. On offense i look for SC to spread it out more than ever before and throw it less than the past couple years. Look for more runs toward the corners and with two very versatile QB's look for teams to have to key on multiple people in the offense not just KP. Also i look for KP to bust out and have a huge year i hope he stays healthy all season and if he does look out hes an absolute monster! SC has several athletes that have great size as well. They will go however as far as the line take them. I think coach Norm will make a difference as well!

First, I agree with your assessment of the SC situation. I definitely think we will see a much different SC team this season. I've heard that the attitude and enthusiasm is great this year and that, in itself, means a lot. Because if one wants to, and thinks one can, one has a much better chance of accomplishing the objective.

Second, as you mentioned, the line is the key component and I might add, at this point, a question. I have heard some good comments regarding the guys in the trenches, for example, "they have worked hard in the off season and have the desire to win." So we will see how it goes, starting August 20.

On a positive note, SC returns some extremely good athletes for the 2011 season, and some that come quickly to mind are: KP Skyles, Taylor Chapman, BJ Jarrell, Todd Matthews, Chase Lafferty, Tyler O'Connor, Jarred Stevens, and in addition, Zack Norman, who played for Shelby Valley last year. Moreover, SC has a few guys that played sparingly last season that,hopefully, can step up. I didn't mention the possibility of Tim Smith, a very good athlete, who's eligibility has, to my knowledge, not yet been determined. If I have missed anyone, I apologize.

I believe the Cards will do pretty well this season. Thus let's hope for healthy, minimal injury year. Best of luck, Cards.