There is too much going on this year for UAPB to be in the mix right now. I have always said that you had the best DC in the SWAC...now what happened to your defense last year, I don't know...lol All you needed was some offense to win some games. If your new OC works out, you will be okay.
However, the focus right now is on whether PV can win it all again, if Gram can bounce back, if Stump can bring Jags program back, if TxSO can continue to improve, and if will Comegy rebound. AAMU is getting some love but they are not really a team of interest. Most expect them to remain average and hope to come out of the pack if a better team does not emerge. UAPB, Valley, Alabama State, and Alcorn are all under the radar right now. The only interest at AlaState is if Spears can make an impact. There is just no real interesting story on Alcorn, Valley, AAMU, or UAPB.