If the spring was any sign, ECU should improve in both areas. East Carolina (3-9, 1-7) Unless the Pirates find a run game and pass rush, Year Two of the Scottie Montgomery era could resemble the first.
But Collins must break in a new quarterback (6-foot-4 redshirt freshman Anthony Russo may have the slight edge for now) and replace the whole linebacker corps. Former Owls coach Matt Rhule left successor Geoff Collins (Florida's former DC) with some talented parts including 900-yard rusher Ryquell Armstead, Jefferson High alumnus Ventell Bryant (54 catches in '16) and three veteran linemen. Pencil in Cincy as the AAc's most improved team in '17. The defense has been a mess the last couple of seasons, but Fickell is a defensive guy. Fickell inherits a veteran quarterback (Hayden Moore), veteran tailback (Mike Boone) and two receivers (Devin Gray, Kahlil Lewis) who combined for 106 catches in 2016. Cincinnati (4-8, 1-7) Remember how Tom Herman instantly reinvigorated Houston two years ago? We see new Bearcats coach Luke Fickell - previously an Ohio State lifer - doing the same thing in Cincy. Bear in mind: three of UCF's losses were by a touchdown or less last year, and Frost had the AAC's consensus top-ranked recruiting class. Sophomore QB McKenzie Milton (1,983 yards, 10 TDs, seven INTs) now is the unquestioned starter and could take quantum strides. The Knights still possess soft spots (the whole secondary must be replaced), but this program epitomizes resurgence. UCF (6-7, 4-4) So far, Scott Frost has replenished UCF's talent pool and ruffled USF's fan base with equal effectiveness. Candidly, the East appears down again this year. Some concerns remain on defense, especially at linebacker and on the defensive edge, but Quinton Flowers and Co. USF (11-2, 7-1) Other than S Hassan Childs' dismissal and LB Malik Dixon's departure, casualties were held to a minimum in Charlie Strong's inaugural spring. Based on research of all 12 spring camps, here's our initial AAC preseason rankings for 2017 (2016 records in parentheses). Which is to say, some educated guesswork. Oh sure, we could've unleashed one of those way-too-early preseason rankings weeks ago, but in terms of forecasts, those are Hail Marys. And with the benefit of such hindsight, we can boldly venture into a bit of foresight. Rabbit Hole alongside Nicole Kidman and the upcoming The First Lady starring Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson.The dust has settled on another spring, affording us a chance to more clearly assess the strengths and blemishes of each American Athletic Conference team heading into the critical summer months. We can’t think of anyone better positioned to portray the role of the fighter than Aaron.”Įckhart’s credits include Roland Emmerich’s Midway London Has Fallen starring Gerard Butler Ben Younger’s Bleed for This Clint Eastwood’s Sully for Warner Bros. For us, this story is about the love between a mother and a son, and the lengths one will go to find redemption.
The directors said: “We are thrilled to be making this film with Aaron and with the support of Cassian Elwes and Tate Taylor and his team. Foresight’s Mark Damon and Tamara Birkemoe will serve as EPs alongside Tate Taylor and John Norris of Crooked Letter Picture Company, and Jere Hausfater. Cameras roll at the end of July in Natchez, MS.Įlwes is producing alongside Cleta Ellington for the Crooked Letter Picture Company. Rumble Through the Dark is set in the dark landscape of the Mississippi Delta, where a former bare-knuckle fighter (Eckhart) must win one last fight to pay off his debts to the local mob boss and save his childhood home-the stakes nothing less than life or death. Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, LaKeith Stanfield To Star In Garth Davis-Directed Grounded Sci-Fi Thriller 'Foe' - Cannes Market Natalie Portman And Julianne Moore To Star In Todd Haynes' 'May December' - Cannes Market sale along with CAA Media Finance.ĭustin Hoffman And Sissy Spacek To Star in Darren Le Gallo's 'Sam & Kate' - Cannes Market Elevated’s Cassian Elwes is producing and will rep the pic for U.S.
Foresight Unlimited is introducing the movie for foreign buyers at the Virtual Cannes Market. Smith adapted his own novel and Graham Phillips & Parker Phillips ( The Bygone) will direct. EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Eckhart has boarded the pugilist thriller Rumble Through the Darkbased on the Michael Farris Smith novel The Fighter.