We're just a week away from practice starting on campuses across the country. Which is also means, we're a week away from hearing way too much about players (and coaches) not worthy of the hype. Here's my list of the most overrated (note: doesn't mean I think they belong on Duke, merely get far too much attention/hype). Feel free to create your own in the comments and add to mine.RB Ray Rice, Rutgers
He's fast, and he's definitely talented, but you'll find out quickly how much Brian Leonard meant to Rutgers and to Rice. Heisman talk is a little much. Because of the defensively challenged Big East his number will remain solid to the passive observer, but he's not quite the running back that deserves his own website.
QB Colt Brennan, Hawaii
If you've been around this site long enough you're aware of my thoughts on Colt. I think he's a decent quarterback, good arm, good legs. But there's 20+ starting DI quarterbacks who could put up similar numbers in that system and against equally poor competition. It's not that I don't think he's good, but he gets way too much credit. Any Heisman talk is silly. If you'd like me to list the 20 QB's, send me a note and I'll happily do so.
QB Chad Henne, Michigan
I have a feeling this won't go over well as a Spartan fan, but even most of my Wolverine compadres would agree with this assessment. There's just been far too many instances where Henne has missed the critical pass. He's the Michigan QB, so it's natural for him to get all the attention. That doesn't bother me, I just wonder how good he's actually been. Manningham has, and will bail him out often this season. But when the game is on the line, there's a handful of other QB's I'd prefer.
Whoever starts at QB for Notre Dame
This is just a given any season. Whether it's Demetrius Jones or Jimmy Clausen, we're going to hear about them being the next Donovan McNabb or Joe Montana.
WR Mario Urrutia, Louisville
For a guy his size, I keep expecting Mario to dominate a game. I'd take his teammate Harry Douglas (7 inches shorter) over him at this stage.
QB Brandon Cox, Auburn
Welcome to the All-Jess Settles Team. He's still around? I was hoping for Auburn's sake he had moved on. I know he's a great guy and a good leader, but he's not much of a quarterback. Fortunately, Tommy Tuberville has recruited plenty of talent to surround Cox.
Coach: Jeff Tedford, California
Is he really a Quarterback genius? List of big game wins is smaller than A LOT of coaches. Had better beat Tennessee at home to start the season.
Coach: Phil Fulmer, Tennessee
Ironically, these two coaches meet up in week 1. Time to prove their worth. I know he's quite the legend in Tennessee, but the Vols haven't won the conference since 1998.
Feel free to add to my list or create your own. Disagree with anyone above, let me hear it.






















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