10. Turner Gill will exceed expectations in his first year.
If you've ever been to Buffalo, you know that Gill's success there proves he can make something out of next to nothing.
That should serve him well at Kansas, where, at least from the outside, he has inherited a dumpster fire.
Departed head coach Mark Mangino helped the Jayhawks earn a little respect on the national level, but he may have left the program in worse shape than the mess he inherited.
As rumors of dissension within the team began to swirl, KU imploded down the stretch in 2009 with seven straight losses to close the year.
The ugly divorce with Mangino seemingly cast a pall over the program.
Yet, the situation in Lawrence isn't quite as dire as portrayed. The toxic atmosphere surrounding the team appeared to contribute heavily to the late-season swoon. In that respect, the regime change should pump some new life into the program.
The Jayhawks also bring back an experienced offensive line, which should help take some heat off the winner of the upcoming quarterback competition.
Maybe the biggest question will be what Carl Torbush can accomplish with Kansas' underachieving defense in his first year.
Granted, KU won't be playing in any BCS games this year. However, don't be surprised if the Jayhawks earn a bowl bid.
