Predict the SEC 2013

#26
#26
EAST
1. South Carolina
2. Georgia
3. Florida
4. Tennessee
5. Vanderbilt
6. Missouri
7. Kentucky

WEST
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Texas A&M
4. Auburn
5. Ole Miss
6. Miss. St.
7. Arkansas
 
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1. Georgia
2. Florida
3. South Carolina
4. Tennessee
5. Mizzouri
6. Vanderbilt
7. Kentucky

I think Mizzouri will surprise people this year. James Franklin is back, and he's good. They have a solid running back and one of the best WR's in the nation. Really, besides Georgia, the whole SEC east is a toss-up this year.
 
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I would consider betting $10 on my prediction if I could get a 10,000-1 payoff or if the pot was a million I might go in for a hundred. My system incorporates at least as many biases as those used by all others, though not necessarily any or all of the same ones.

West
ALA (12-0)(8-0)
LSU (11-1)(7-1)
AUB (8-4)(4-4)
OM (6-6)(3-5)
ARK(6-6)(2-6)
A&M(6-6)(2-6)
MSU(4-8)(1-7)
East
UGA(11-1)(7-1)
FLA(10-2)(6-2)
UT(8-4)(5-3)
USCe(7-5)(5-3)
MO(8-4)(4-4)
VDY(5-7)(1-7)
KTY(3-9)(0-8)
 
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#29
#29
TNHopeful505 said:
I don't believe that UT has a thin roster like someone said earlier. Are we thin in some places, yes, we are.

Our whole season depends on the young guys. Most of our 2nd string DL are freshmen. Most of our LB are inexperienced, same with our WR.

I believe that the QB that is chosen will be fine. If 4 guys fail at a system, then something is wrong with the system. Especially with this caliber of quarterback. We essentially have 4 4* QB's competing for a spot. I'm not that worried about QB play.

RB play? I believe between Lane, Hill and Neal, they will get it done. Not worried about OL either, and not really worried about TE play. I think Woody Quinn steps up majorly for us.

But I think the main thing that makes or breaks our season is our wide receivers. Harris, North, Croom, Blanc, Dallas, Howard, Bowles, Jenkins, Carter, Josh Smith, and Devrin Young. If they step up, we're good, maybe great. If not, it's going to be a long year. BTW, the only ones with any real experience are Blanc, Dallas, Howard, Young, and Carter. What did they say, 14 catches between those guys?

BTW, blame Dooley for that one too. In 2011, Dooley took 2 WR. One was Dallas, the other Arnett. That left us with a big gap in experience.

We'll be alright as long as these young guys step in and perform.
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Couldn't agree more!
 
#30
#30
East
1. Florida
2. Georgia
3. South Carolina
4. Tennessee
5. Vanderbilt
6. Missouri
7. Kentucky

West
1. Alabama
2?
3?
4?
5?
6?
7?

I haven't really taken the time to figure out the west yet..
 
#33
#33
Vol4life25 said:
Georgia Wins the NC
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This is the worst case scenario for Tennessee. I know this is a prediction, and possibly any accurate one, but UT needs UGA to remain without a NC because the underachieving teams can help us recruit in Georgia. A national title for the Bulldogs will erect an additional impediment that I hope CBJ does not have to deal with while trying to get us back to the top. In other words, Bama winning another title doesn't hurt as much because they've already won three in four years (what's another one for that machine?) and UF, LSU, and Auburn can all point to a recent NC. We don't need another rival to be able to do that.
 
#34
#34
East
1. South Carolina
2. Florida
3. Georgia
4. Missouri
5. Vanderbilt
6. Tennessee
7. Kentucky

West
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. TAMU
4. Auburn
5. Ole Miss
6. Miss St
7. Arky

SECCG: ALABAMA
 
#35
#35
TUSKtimes said:
East
1. South Carolina
2. Florida
3. Georgia
4. Missouri
5. Vanderbilt
6. Tennessee
7. Kentucky

West
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. TAMU
4. Auburn
5. Ole Miss
6. Miss St
7. Arky

SECCG: ALABAMA
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Since what's in bold is the most important part and I really can't dispute it because I believe it to be true, my only response to that is I hope your laptop gets a virus and your HD gets fried.

Have a nice day and go to hell Bammer. :)
 
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#38
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Georgia playing Clemson has nothing to do with the SECCG other than Uga getting early beatdowns by the 2 South Carolina teams will get in their heads..Georgia could easily be 1-3 coming to Knoxville
 
#39
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JohnnyBall said:
Georgia playing Clemson has nothing to do with the SECCG other than Uga getting early beatdowns by the 2 South Carolina teams will get in their heads..Georgia could easily be 1-3 coming to Knoxville
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Or they could be 4-0 and ranked #2 in the country.
 
#40
#40
UGA - One play away from NC Champ game last year - I see them leading the East.

USCjr - Defense gives them an advantage over other middle-of-the-pack East teams. This is Spurrier's year to make a run at winning the East. I think either he does it and retires on top or they don't (Clowney goes to NFL) and he hangs up his spurs. No pun intended.

FL - Passing game is a little suspect IMHO. Driskell gets it done on the ground, but some teams will capitalize on their one dimensional offense keeping them out of 1st place. They will still win a great # of games.

Vandy - I know folks will flog me for this one, but this team is better than most VN will give credit for. Top WR tandem in production plus Kimbrow averaged ~5YPC last year (albeit against some low competition). Rumor has it, he's bulked up this year too. Also, best kicker in the SEC will keep them in some games.

Mizzou - A healthy James Franklin makes Mizzou a legit threat to UT. If he can regain his form, expect them to keep it closer than most expect.

UT - I think we see a 1 game improvement over last year, but the predictions of 9-10 wins are just wishful thinking. There will be brights spots this year, but judging by the spring game, WRs are the biggest weakness. It's great that the O-line is so good, but if your receivers are a step behind their peers, it ain't gonna matter that much.

UK - Good recruiting year and positive momentum coming, but I don't see them drastically winning a ton of games this year.

West -

BAMA - As long as Saban is there, they have to be the favorite in the West. I still think they take another loss this year. Probably to LSU.

LSU - They may not be as in the news recruiting-wise as TN, OLE MISS AND ALABAMA, but they consistently put high quality players on the field. The loss at RB (Suspension) hurts, but I'd be willing to bet there's a younger guy who will step in and do the same or better job. I see them dominating once again in the west.

Texas A&M - I don't think Johnny Football dominates in 2013. I see a drop-off coming - ala Matt Barkley. Defense is suspect. aTm has ZERO defensive players voted to any of the All-SEC team.

Arky - Bielma will surprise some people. I can't back this up at the moment, but I don't see Arkansas as a bottom dweller this year. They will beat some teams.

Ole Miss - Similar situation as UT, the momentum is in the right direction, but they just don't have all the pieces in place yet. They will win their Must-wins and then be competitive for some of the others. Recruiting just doesn't immediately translate into wins.

Miss st. - I honestly don't pay much attention to MS State, so I can't back up this with any true analysis. They're an average team and will finish near the bottom in an above average division.

Auburn - Somebody's gotta be last. It doesn't mean they suck. I think the hard part is, you look at Auburn and Kentucky head-to-head and Auburn wins 9/10 times... It's just that the West is chock full of good teams.
 
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#41
#41
East:
1. Florida
2. South Carolina
3. Georgia
4. Vanderbilt
5. Tennessee
6. Missouri
7. Kentucky

West:
1. Alabama
2. Texas A&M
3. LSU
4. Ole Miss
5. Arkansas
6. Auburn
7. Mississippi St

SECCG: Bama over Florida
BCSNCG: Bama over some cannon fodder team who walked thru an inferior conference

In the last year of the BCS, South Carolina finally makes it to the Sugar Bowl.
 
#43
#43
Tennessee finishes 4th. Georgia beats Alabama in the SEC Championship. A&M drop off a bit. Florida either finishes #2 or maybe a bit lower. That's all I care to share, for now.
 
#44
#44
EAST
1. South Carolina
2. Georgia
3. Florida
4. Tennessee
5. Vanderbilt
6. Kentucky
7. Missouri

WEST
1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Texas A&M
4. Ole Miss
5. Auburn
6. Miss. St.
7. Arkansas

Carolina has the most favorable schedule I have seen in the SEC since UGA a few years ago. They have Arky and State from the west. They play UGA and Florida at either end of the season. This is their year I think.
 
#45
#45
East- Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Vandy, Mizzou, Kentucky

West- LSU, Alabama, aTm, Ole Miss, Miss St, Auburn, Arkansas

I mean, Alabama has to lose sometime, right?
 
#47
#47
I remember when you could have written that in ink before the season for the sec basketball tournament final
 
#48
#48
Vol4life25 said:
I have

EAST

Georgia
USCjr.
Florida

WEST

Alabama
LSU
A&M

Alabama vs Georgia SEC Championship Game

Georgia wins

NC game

OSU vs Georgia

Georgia Wins the NC
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3 out of their first 4 games is against top 10 teams. If they get thru that, they deserve it. I think they beat bama this year too. Last play against bama was the right one, if the ball isn't tipped, Mitchell would have been in good position to get the catch.

I so wish that happened, Bama fans is ad nauseam

They NEVER shut up
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
East:
1. Georgia - As long as they can get past Clemson, LSU and Florida, I think they are a lock. Their schedule is fairly weak, and with Murray and Gurshall returning, they're going to have a good offense, and the defense is always good. Now, of course, we all know that they will most likely win out in the season, get destroyed in the SEC championship game, and then struggle in a bowl. I think the FL/UGA game will once again determine the East.

2. Florida - Since Driskel is back and that nasty D-Line is returning, I say they have a pretty good chance to be 1 or 2 with Georgia. Their schedule is not too tough. Miami and Florida State will be down somewhat. Georgia and LSU are their toughest games.

3. Tennessee - I think we surprise some people here. I think that this offense is going to play to the strengths of Worley, and I think he excels. I think Rajion and Lane get some good carries behind this amazing OL, and I don't see how our defense could be worse. I think we beat South Carolina.

4. South Carolina - With Lattimore out of the picture, they don't have any huge playmakers outside of Connor Shaw, who is going into his 18th season as a Gamecock... Their defense is fine as long as Clowney is in, but still I see them dropping a few games due to a offense with few playmakers.

5. Vanderbilt - Vanderbilt will most likely go 5-7 this year, and fail to make a bowl. While they have a easy OOC schedule (Wake Forest, UAB, UMass, and Austin Peay), their in conference schedule is pretty difficult. Ole Miss and Texas A&M plus the normal SEC East slate. I see Franklin getting shut up, and doing a lot of complaining about refs this season. Vandy will go back to being Vandy.

6. Kentucky - Mark Stoops is doing a lot to change the culture of Kentucky (though it will ALWAYS be a basketball school). But, I still see them having a very rough year. I see UK winning at most 4 games. I see them winning against WKU in the opener, Miami Ohio and Alabama State, and I see them getting by Missouri as Stoop's lone SEC win. So, I see 4-8 for Kentucky. Which is a positive move in the right direction. But they are still another 3 years off from being where they can be even competitive. Stoops is doing well, but if he doesn't show some kind of hope on the field, it will fizzle out soon.


7. Missouri - I look for Missouri to get off to a VERY hot start, 4-0. That's because their first four games are Murray State, Toledo, Indiana and Arkansas State. However, I look for them to drop their next 8. Yes, that's right. I think that they get swept in SEC play. I even think this is the one win Kentucky gets.



West:

1. Alabama - This is obvious. I truly believe that the Tide become a 3 peat champion this year. I'm not a Tide fan at all, but you gotta respect a offense with McCarron, Yeldon, and Cooper. Plus, the defense is always nasty, regardless of who comes or goes. I don't think Alabama drops a single game, and I think they beat the snot out of A&M. The last time that Alabama got beat by LSU, they wore them out in the National Championship game. I expect Bama to make a early statement against A&M. They still rule the SEC, and I don't see that changing as long as Nick is still there.

2. LSU - LSU has 8 QB's on the roster. Surely one of those will be good. Mettenberger wasn't the best QB last year, but he can manage an offense well. The defense of LSU is always nasty (I miss Chavis). If Jeremy Hill is allowed to play then I think LSU ends up at 2. If not, then I could see them dropping to 3rd place.

3. Texas A&M - I think there's a pretty big drop off after Alabama. I think Johnny Football sucks this year. I really think he in no way repeats what he did last year. I think they ruined the kid by giving him the Heisman. A&M is still a good team, but don't discount losing Kingsbury to Texas Tech. One of the best OC's in the game, and major part of A&M's success last year.

4. Ole Miss - Freeze is doing well, and better enjoy this success before the NCAA catches up with him. The recruiting class last year was pretty awesome, and they will be relied on. I really think that Ole Miss makes some waves this year, and I honestly think they can do pretty well. However, I think they're another year or two off from being able to match LSU/A&M.

5. Auburn - Chizik was a terrible coach, and everyone knows that Malzahn was the secret to his success. However, Chizik could recruit, and Malzahn has got some great talent to work with. I think Gus brings Auburn back to a pretty competitive level this year, but it's still going to be a year of adjustment before they are competing with the big dogs. I view Auburn and Ole Miss as the same. I know Auburn had a terrible season, but Auburn is loaded with talent, terrible coaching. And Ole Miss is not as talented, but good coaching.

6. Mississippi State - Mullen is a pretty good coach. But he recruits at a very low level. If Mullen got some high quality talent, I'd be worried about them. But as it stands, he's not much of a recruiter. They did well last year, but we will see if they repeat. Playing Oklahoma State and South Carolina will be challenges added to a already difficult West.

7. Arkansas - Arky probably has the toughest schedule of all teams in the SEC. 3 games that should be wins in La-Lafayette, Samford, and Southern Miss, but the rest of their schedule? The West (Alabama and LSU on the road), plus Florida in the Swamp and South Carolina. Oh, and they play Rutgers on the road too. Pretty rough season honestly. I see Bret Bielema missing Wisconsin a lot this season.


All of that just my opinion. What do you think?
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I understand this is a Vol board and there will be plenty of homer posts like this one. However, the reason you drop USC is because they lost Lattimore (who has been w/o Latti for half his career including UT twice) yet you move UT to 3rd even though y'all lost the SEC's best receiving corps and your 3 year starting QB.

I hope I'm not the only one who sees a little hypocrisy in that.

USC is a better team (not debatable) and has an easier schedule (again not debatable) so I don't see how it's possible UT will finish above USC.

Before y'all jump all over me, I actually think UT has a decent shot at beating us this year because its at Neyland. Also if I had to put my money on it I would pick USC to finish 2nd in the East behind UGA.

The fact of the matter is UT is still a couple years from rising back near to the top of the East. You're replacing virtually an entire offense (except for the line) and you still don't have a proven running game. Your defense will be better this year but it'll have to improve by leaps and bounds to make up for what you lost on offense.

My prediction for UT looking at their schedule is 6-6 or possibly 7-5. Again, not attacking UT here just trying to give my best non-biased opinion on how things will shake out.
 
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