Last year's record: 4-8
The 2008 season didn't start well for the Warhawks, as Auburn University thumped them 34-0 in week one and came up a point short against the University of Arkansas Sept. 12. A win over Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University the following week was the high point of the first six games, as three more losses followed to Tulane University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Arkansas State University. The highlight of the season came Nov. 1 when the Warhawks edged Troy 31-30 at home. Losses to MT and Ole Miss, followed by a win at Florida International University finished off the year.
Key Departure: QB Kimson Lancaster
Lancaster's departure leaves the Warhawks searching for someone else to lead their offense. The quarterback threw for 2,040 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2008, as well as rushing for 803 yards. He finished his career at ULM with 1,557 yards rushing, the most by a quarterback in the school's history. Several candidates are competing for the job, including junior Trey Revell and senior Scott Love. Revell has limited playing experience, attempting 28 passes in 2008, completing 14 of them for 129 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
Toughest opponent in 2009: Oct. 31 at Troy University
With a schedule that include games at the University of Texas, Arizona State University, and the University of Kentucky, the Warhawks have a tough road ahead of them to get to bowl eligibility. Since none of those games are likely winnable, the Halloween showdown against the defending Sun Belt Conference champs in Troy, Ala. should be the biggest test of how much, if at all, they've improved.
Key game in 2009: Sept. 26 at Florida Atlantic University
The Warhawks will likely start the season losing to Texas and Arizona State, with a good shot at a win over Texas Southern University. The week after their trip to ASU they travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. to take on the Owls in what could be a big morale game. The team is looking at two potentially lopsided games the first three weeks of the year, and this game will be a good chance to rebound and gain some confidence going into the rest of the schedule. If they can't turn it around here the outlook for the rest of the season does not look bright.
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