Southern Miss has BOTH the Offensive & Defensive Preseason CUSA Players of the Year:
Running Back Damion Fletcher & Linebacker Gerald McRath.
Also VHT PS#7 Wide Receiver DAndre Brown 6'6 215lbs Qualified for NCAA Eligibility. LSU & Florida St lost out to the Eagles in recruiting this " VERY Special Player" as Head Coach Larry Fedora said.
Southern Miss was Forecast to Finish 3rd in the East Division by a Poll of CUSA Coaches. That is the LOWEST they have EVER been picked.
CUSA Defensive Player Of the Year Gerald McRath said "WE'LL SEE about that Prediction this Fall"