<p>A look at the 2007 Clark Atlanta Panthers:</p><p>COACH _ Ted Bahhur, third year, 8-13 record.</p><p>LAST YEAR _ 5-5 overall, 2-4 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (seventh).</p><p>OFFENSE _ Injuries caused the Panthers to struggle at the start of 2006, but they finished with a three-game winning streak. The signing of JUCO QB Robert Coats should help a subpar passing game. RBs A.J. Stokes and Roderick McKinney are a solid combination. All-SIAC T Jonathan Didier anchors the offensive line.</p><p>DEFENSE _ Nine starters return to a unit that led the conference with fewest yards allowed. LBs Michael Porter and Curtis Johnson, both all-conference selections, are the top returnees.</p><p>OPENER _ Aug. 25 vs. Fort Valley State</p><p>OUTLOOK _ In past years, the Panthers were pushovers in the SIAC. Now, with a top-ranked defense and an improved offense, they look more like contenders than pretenders.</p>
