Some good teams, but mediocrity abounds...
Let's start with the good. Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida are separating themselves from the rabid pack named the SEC. Mississippi State is undefeated. Texas A&M has been a surprise to many but those guys were playing big time football before jumping to the SEC. The Texas school has one loss as does Eastern Bully Boy Georgia. Why is it that the one loss of A&M seems a lot more acceptable than the Georgia loss? Georgia didn't look competitive against South Carolina. USC just line up and slammed the ball down the Bulldogs interior. That insured a Carolina win and continued the belief that Mark Richt simply can't get the Bulldogs over the hump into the elite. Then there is LSU. The defensive juggernaut was a preseason number one selection and had a ne quarterback who would deliver them to the promise land. So far, Mettenburger is been missing in big games. But most surprising is how easy it appeared for for Florida to run roughshod over, around, and through the Tigers. I also think the Tigers could have some leadership problems. Mettenburger might not be able to get the job done. Mississppi State has starting to show signs of being the real deal. The Bulldogs are tough on both sides of the ball. Look for State to pull off at least one stunner before the season is over.
Auburn has become a punch line for bad jokes...
What has happened to Arkansas has been surprising. In retrospect, you could see a lot of their problems lurking below the surface. John L. Smith is doing his best, but the Razorbacks have a ton of problems. Having an All-SEC Quarterback publically doubting his team's heart is one of them. Motivation might be the worst problem of all. Despite all the stumbling and bumbling from Fayetteville found a glimmer of light when the 'Hogs went to Auburn and dominated the Tigers. That may be good news for Arkansas but where does that leave Auburn? It seems like the Tigers have crashed and burned already. Turning around the Tiger season around is highly unlikely. Auburn is not not selling out Jordon-Hare Stadium, the airwaves are full of descriptive stories about how bad Gene Chizek's coaching really has become. I wrote an article earlier suggesting the earlier success was due to Cam Newton and a bunch of seniors. That now appears to be true. Despite talent level being up overall on the Plains, the Tigers are an embarrasment to themselves. ust two seasons off a national championship the War Eagles have become a national joke. Auburn fans, good people, are hurting. And now, perhaps the cruelest cut off all awaits the blue and orange. the Tigers go to Ole Miss as 5 point underdogs. Maybe the Tigers can pull out a win but that game seems to a clash of teams going opposite directions. Hugh Freeze might be the man to bring the Rebels back to glory. I'll say this, the Johnnie Rebs can clock your butt. They also run more plays than any team I've ever seen. Not good for a defense that seems confused at best. At least one Alabama player told me they are the hardest hitting team he's played against in three seasons.
Is South Carolina that Good...
Steve Spurrier is the master of the understatement and the overstatement of arrogance. God help all of us how bad will he become if the Gamecocks win the SEC West? This weekend USC heads to Baton Rouge for a very interesting ball game. If Carolina can go into Deaf Valley they may are the real deal. LSU will have their backs to the wall. Carolina's defense is very, very good. LSU is a 3 point favorite. This is a make or break game for the Bayou Bengals. Any chance for playing for a national championship or even an SEC crown will be over if the Tigers lose. I'm thinking a low scoring game. LSU has a ton of good running backs, and the Gamecocks have Marcus Lattimore. Lattimore is a great quarterback. Conner Shaw is going to the best signal caller on the field. Don't be the least bit surprised if USC beats the Tigers on the road.
Mississippi State is a 3 point favorite over Tennessee. You have to feel good for the Bulldogs. The perenially lapdog has become a much bigger dog this season. Good quarterbacking and a steady defense has made the Bulldogs dark horse is someone stumbles on the way to Atlanta. The Dogs might now win the SEC but they will have a say in who does. Derrick Dooley, whose wife probably spends a lot of time on the web looking at new homes somewhere else, has his back against the wall. The question is whether he will last the season or not. I think it is a dead even bet whether Dooley or Chizik leaves the SEC first.
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Auburn has become a punch line for bad jokes...
What has happened to Arkansas has been surprising. In retrospect, you could see a lot of their problems lurking below the surface. John L. Smith is doing his best, but the Razorbacks have a ton of problems. Having an All-SEC Quarterback publically doubting his team's heart is one of them. Motivation might be the worst problem of all. Despite all the stumbling and bumbling from Fayetteville found a glimmer of light when the 'Hogs went to Auburn and dominated the Tigers. That may be good news for Arkansas but where does that leave Auburn? It seems like the Tigers have crashed and burned already. Turning around the Tiger season around is highly unlikely. Auburn is not not selling out Jordon-Hare Stadium, the airwaves are full of descriptive stories about how bad Gene Chizek's coaching really has become. I wrote an article earlier suggesting the earlier success was due to Cam Newton and a bunch of seniors. That now appears to be true. Despite talent level being up overall on the Plains, the Tigers are an embarrasment to themselves. ust two seasons off a national championship the War Eagles have become a national joke. Auburn fans, good people, are hurting. And now, perhaps the cruelest cut off all awaits the blue and orange. the Tigers go to Ole Miss as 5 point underdogs. Maybe the Tigers can pull out a win but that game seems to a clash of teams going opposite directions. Hugh Freeze might be the man to bring the Rebels back to glory. I'll say this, the Johnnie Rebs can clock your butt. They also run more plays than any team I've ever seen. Not good for a defense that seems confused at best. At least one Alabama player told me they are the hardest hitting team he's played against in three seasons.
Is South Carolina that Good...
Mississippi State is a 3 point favorite over Tennessee. You have to feel good for the Bulldogs. The perenially lapdog has become a much bigger dog this season. Good quarterbacking and a steady defense has made the Bulldogs dark horse is someone stumbles on the way to Atlanta. The Dogs might now win the SEC but they will have a say in who does. Derrick Dooley, whose wife probably spends a lot of time on the web looking at new homes somewhere else, has his back against the wall. The question is whether he will last the season or not. I think it is a dead even bet whether Dooley or Chizik leaves the SEC first.
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