T-minus two days until the University of Maine football team opens the 2007 season at home against Monmouth (NEC).

No, they're not playing Nebraska or Mississippi State this year, but some interesting storylines have come out of preseason.

*Michael Brusko, a straight-shooter from Pennsylvania won the starting job at QB. He's a sophmore with experience in all 11 games last year.

*The defense, despite losing four key players, is being billed as the strength of the team again.

*We'll preview the game Saturday