Posted by NoleCC

When looking at the upcoming 2006 football season, there are a number of traditional picks for the football team’s MVP. Quarterback is always a likely candidate, and #11 Drew Weatherford certainly has the leadership ability and talent to be FSU’s #1. Lorenzo Booker & Antone Smith also could be picked at the running back position, provided the offensive line gives them some lanes to run through. However, both will see a lot of action, likely negating an opportunity for out-of-this-world stats. A defensively-minded person could point to the numerous talented players on that side of the ball, but let’s be honest, it’s a rare defender that wins MVP.

So who will carry the ‘Noles to great heights this season? #89 Greg Carr (pictured). How can FSU’s key player and ScalpEm.com’s pick for MVP be a young wide receiver? Simple, Greg Carr makes other coaches plan specifically for him.

As an opposing coach, there are two schools of thought. Double-team Carr to eliminate him from the game, or match him up 1-on-1 and see what happens. In the second half of last season, both strategies seemed to work. In reality, it was because Drew Weatherford spent more time on his backside than upright throwing passes. If Weatherford has time, a 1-on-1 matched Carr will out-jump and out-play any defender. The ‘Noles have a big, strong, athletic #1 receiver for the first time in ages. As for the double-teaming idea that worked so well last year, with FSU’s newest offensive weapons that option is not viable. Can teams afford to leave Caz Piurowski uncovered at Tight End? How about a streaking Antone Smith out of the backfield? And if Chris Davis reaches his potential at wide receiver, the opposition had better buy plenty of Tums for their sour stomachs.

Seminoles fans should keep their eyes on #89 this season, or risk missing one of the best the ACC has to offer.