Alabama and Florida at the top of the SEC.  Who’s next?

http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/12145/after-the-big-two-whos-next

I’ve just got a sneaky suspision that South Carolina is about to hold it together for the whole season and be our 3rd power.

I would have to assume it would come from the west. I think that Auburn could be second in the west if they can get things together. I’m more worried about them than either LSU or Arkansas. I think the west will finish like this Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Arkansas, Miss St, and Ole Miss. On the east its really UF,          USC/UGA,          UT/Kentucky/Vandy. That being said my top 5 in the SEC would prob look like Alabama/UF going 1 and 2, Auburn 3, LSU/USC/UGA going 4 5 6 in no specific order. Not saying that it WILL happen but it seems that Arkansas is getting identical love from the media as Ole Miss did last year and COULD suffer the same fate. All depends on the defense.

RazorReddie - 27 July 2010 09:25 PM

Alabama and Florida at the top of the SEC.  Who’s next?

http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/12145/after-the-big-two-whos-next

I’m thinking AU or LSU.

g8rb8 - 27 July 2010 09:40 PM

I’ve just got a sneaky suspision that South Carolina is about to hold it together for the whole season and be our 3rd power.

I think Auburn - possibly LSU.

I think Auburn too. They are due to have a great year.

Georgia. Best OT, WR, and LB in the SEC.

dawgsday - 31 July 2010 05:17 PM

Georgia. Best OT, WR, and LB in the SEC.

Whoa there fella. I agree about the WR but not the other two. You may have the oldest O linemen but not the best. And especially not the best LB.

I think he is talking about Justin Houston who was pretty good at DE last season. He still needs to do it at LB before he can be considered one of the best in the SEC I guess?

O Line breakdown:
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/12181/experience-and-lack-of-in-the-o-line

SEC position rankings: Offensive line
July, 23, 2010

By Chris Low
They say it all starts with the guys up front.

So with that, here’s the way we see the offensive lines stacking up in the SEC this season:

Mike Pouncey
Cliff Welch/Icon SMIMike Pouncey, arguably the best lineman in the league, is moving to center this season.
1. Florida: The Gators return four seniors on the offensive line who’ve played a lot of football, and three of them were full-time starters a year ago. Mike Pouncey might be the best offensive lineman in the league and is sliding over from guard to center to take over for his twin brother, Maurkice. Not only are the Gators good up front, but they’re also huge. Four of their starters will be 315-plus.

2. Alabama: The loss of All-America left guard Mike Johnson will hurt, but sophomore Barrett Jones is a budding star at right guard. William Vlachos is one of the best centers in the league. James Carpenter more than held his own a year ago at left tackle after transferring in from junior college, and massive D.J. Fluker (6-6, 340) looks like he’ll be the right tackle. On top of it all, Alabama has one of the best line coaches in the business in Joe Pendry.

3. Georgia: If everybody stays healthy, it’s going to be hard to beat the Bulldogs’ depth and experience. The key is staying healthy. Trinton Sturdivant has missed each of the last two seasons with knee injuries, but was Georgia’s starting left tackle as a true freshman in 2007. Offensive line coach Stacy Searels will have some options. Several of the guys returning can play multiple positions. Senior tackle Clint Boling and junior guard Cordy Glenn are both All-SEC caliber players.

LB breakdown:
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/12133/sec-position-rankings-linebackers-2

Arkansas has a shot. Petrino’s defense will be better than the D he had at Louisville because this is the SEC, but not good enough to make a difference. If they can’t get up on teams early, i don’t see how they can challenge for the west. I say Auburn ties with the Hogs, but AU gets the tiebreaker by virtue of beating the Pigs in Auburn.

g8rb8 may be on to something.  South Carolina can play some salty defense.  Something missing from most
of Spurrier’s recent rosters at SC.  But I just can’t let myself vote for that chicken neck, visor throwing, ars hole.

Georgia could, but they have inexperience at QB and their defense seems over rated while trying a new scheme this season.
LSU would be the probable pick, but their QB has been a real disappointment.

If Auburn had more than 1 big time receiver and a little more depth on defense I might go for them.  I think Arkansas has some
depth at the D-Line and enough play makers on offense to be the next team after Florida and Alabama.

lostdawg3 - 31 July 2010 06:37 PM

I think he is talking about Justin Houston who was pretty good at DE last season. He still needs to do it at LB before he can be considered one of the best in the SEC I guess?

Yep I love JH. He is a great player. Look at his numbers aka tackles for loss from last year.