Around the Dog Park: Get ready for Georgia State Stadium

General G5

• Of course our guy Dee Liner headlines College Sports Only’s 2017 All-Name team.
• Here’s a cool read on how the nickel became the defensive alignment du jour in college football.
• The SWC Roundup has released their Texas All-G5 Preseason Offense.

American

• The USF Bulls top our AAC preseason power rankings while ECU brings up the rear.
• Here’s a practice update from Navy’s practice on Monday.
• Cincinnati's schedule is tough right off the jump.
• Uconn’s new starting quarterback David Pindell seeks to lead by example.

Conference USA

• UTSA backed up the Brinks truck for Head Coach Frank Wilson, making him one of the highest paid coaches in C-USA.
• These five players will determine how strong UTSA’s defense can be in 2017.
• It only took one scholarship offer for UAB linebacker Tre’ Crawford to find a home.
• Our friends at The Towel Rack have an early preview of this year’s iteration of the Moonshine Throwdown.
• Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson will need a massive season to surpass his 2016 production.
• UNT’s new Nike uniforms are looking pretty solid.

Sun Belt

• Georgia State’s week one opponent Tennessee State has named former Florida Gator Treon Harris their starting quarterback.
• Rolland-Jones continues to rack up accolades at Arkansas State after being named to the Ted Hendricks Award watch list.
• Meet the staff behind Georgia State Stadium’s operations. These guys will have GSU’s lovely new stadium in tip-top shape for the season opener.