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<\/a>Conference USA 2011-2012 Football Previews: Tulsa Golden Hurricane<\/strong> Now it is time for Bill Blankenship, a former player for Tulsa, to build on last year\u2019s success.<\/p>\n Tulsa went 9-3 during the regular season last year, with a massive upset at Notre Dame headlining the team\u2019s success. The win over Notre Dame in South Bend was the teams first over a BCS opponent since 1998. The Golden Hurricanes went on to play Hawaii in the 2010 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.<\/p>\n Tulsa was a big underdog in that game, but they blew out Hawaii 62-35 to finish the year at 10-3.<\/p>\n The Tulsa offensive line is as good as you will find in Conference USA. This unit helped the team pick up 217 rushing yards per contest in 2010. All five starters return from last year\u2019s line, and they will also get some improved depth from some major college transfers.<\/p>\n Kody Cooke and Matt Romine have the ability to come in and make this unit even better this season.<\/p>\n G.J. Kinne is the perfect definition of a dual-threat quarterback. Kinne threw for 3,650 yards and ran for another 561 yards last year. Kinne has always been a great play maker, but he is much improved in his decision making skills. Kinne threw 31 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions last year.<\/p>\n Kinne should be the senior leader that the Golden Hurricanes need in 2011.<\/p>\n I expect the linebackers at Tulsa to be very good this year. The linebackers weren\u2019t bad last year, but they\u2019ll get a huge boost from DeAundre Brown returning to the lineup. Brown missed all of last year with an academic redshirt, but he was the team\u2019s leading tackler in 2009.<\/p>\n Curnelius Arnick and Shawn Jackson are also very productive at the linebacker spot.<\/p>\n The single biggest weakness of this Tulsa team is their secondary. Tulsa allowed opponents to throw for 319 yards per game, which was worst in the conference. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Opposing quarterbacks completed 60.4% of their passes. Seven of the top eight return in the secondary, but they must do a better job in coverage.<\/p>\n The running backs weren\u2019t very effective last year, which puts a lot of pressure on Kinne to do it all by himself. Kinne is a very good runner, but it would definitely be nice if Tulsa could get some increased production out of guys like Trey Watts and Alex Singleton.<\/p>\n Kinne took a lot of hits last season and this team cannot afford to lose him to an injury.<\/p>\n Tulsa should be very good again in 2011, but the non-conference schedule will make it difficult to get to 10 wins again this year. Tulsa travels to Oklahoma in the season opener, and they also travel to Boise State in late September. The conference schedule is much friendlier to the team, as they get both SMU and Houston at home.<\/p>\n The game against Houston is the regular season finale, and that one will likely be for the Conference USA West title.<\/p>\n Tulsa is likely to be just as good as last year, but the record probably won\u2019t be quite as impressive.<\/p>\n 2011 Tulsa Golden Hurricanes Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n 9\/3\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\t @OKLA College football preview guide for the 2011 Conference USA Tulsa Golden Hurricanes CFB betting season. 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\nHead Coach: Bill Blankenship<\/strong>
\n2010 Record: 10-3<\/strong>
\nTulsa Gambling Odds from 5Dimes to win BCS: +50,000<\/strong>
\nTulsa Odds from 5Dimes to win Conference USA Championship: +775<\/strong>
\nTulsa Odds from 5Dimes to win Conference USA West Division: +345<\/strong>
\n Tulsa Team Page – Players Stats – Roster – 2011 Schedule –><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n**BETONLINE – THE BEST SPORTSBOOK FOR NCAA FOOTBALL BETTING! \u2013 CLICK HERE NOW + BET TODAY!**<\/a><\/h3>\n
Team Strengths:<\/h3>\n
Team Weaknesses:<\/h3>\n
2011-2012 Tulsa Football Prediction: 9-4<\/h3>\n
\n9\/10\/11\t 3:30 PM ET\t @TULNE
\n9\/17\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\tOKLST
\n9\/24\/11\t 8:00 PM ET\t @BOIST
\n10\/1\/11\t 12:00 PM ET\tNOTEX
\n10\/15\/11 12:00 PM ET\tUAB
\n10\/22\/11 12:00 PM ET\t @RICE
\n10\/29\/11 12:00 PM ET\tSMU
\n11\/3\/11\t 8:00 PM ET\t @CENFL
\n11\/12\/11 12:00 PM ET\tMARSH
\n11\/19\/11 8:00 PM ET\t @UTEP
\n11\/26\/11 12:00 PM ET\tHOU<\/p>\nClick here to check out MORE 2011 college football previews for the 2011-2012 NCAA Football Season!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"