This is going to be a hard year to pick winners and losers. Our entire Coaching Staff (thank God) and Passing game are totally new. And we have a more promising 4-3 Defense.
GA lost 8 defensive starters but looks solid on Offense.
FL lost most defenders and RB Gilislee. But they have great unproven talent on D. But their fall camp has been wrecked by injuries, and distractions.
USCe lost all LBs and I don't think has much depth. But they are wicked as long as no one gets hurt.
OR lost coach, buying into NC hype.
Auburn I think has had talent that was wasted by Chizik, so they are a concern.
Mizzou doesn't have depth, so they should be beat up by the time we face them.
I'm going for 9-4+ barring injuries...and yes I am an optimist!
I think our best upsets are FL, USCe, and GA in that order. I think our biggest chance at a let down are AUB, and Vandy in that order.
After 2 or 3 weeks the Crystal Ball should be much clearer...go figure!