Scouting the C-USA Title Game

An invitation to the Liberty Bowl is on the line as perennial Conference USA power Southern Mississippi takes on Houston, who looks to win its' first league title in ten years. The Cougars have nearly a half-dozen draftable prospects while USM may not have a single player selected next April.

Houston Cougars

Name	Pos	Yr	#	Rnd	Comments
Jackie Battle	RB	5Sr	27	7th	Nice sized interior ball carrier who could be used as a short-yardage/lead blocker.
Biren Ealy	WR	5Sr	82	FA	Former Arizona transfer moderately successful in his return to college football after a layoff.
Willie Gaston	CB	5Sr	10	FA	Nice sized cover-man that's yet to develop a complete game.
Will Gulley	S	5Sr	18	7th	King sized safety who did a terrific job returning from the knee injury which shelved him in '05. Forceful against the run while improving in pas coverage.
Rodney Hannah	TE	4Sr	80	7th	Former UH basketball who made a successful transition to the football field.  Needs a lot more work but offers a large degree of upside.
Kevin Kolb	QB	4Sr	4	3rd	Ultra-productive passer coming off a terrific campaign.  Has the physical tools to play at the next level and potentially a first day pick.
Marquay Love	DT	4Sr	99	FA	Underrated interior defender who could play on the nose.
Vincent Marshall	WR	5Sr	17	7th	Tiny but productive receiver who must earn his wage as a return specialist at the next level.

Southern Mississippi Eagles

Name	Pos	Yr	#	Rnd	Comments
Travis Cooley	G	5Sr	55	FA	Undersized yet explosive lineman with potential in a zone-blocking scheme.
Jasper Faulk	S	5Sr	21	FA	Smallish safety with solid cover skills who could be used as a dime back.
Anthony Perine	WR	4Sr	13	FA	Sure-handed wide out coming off a disappointing campaign.