SEC

Preview

I apologize for my disappearance from Earth. As Barry Jole recently posted, a lot has gone on since the last time I checked in. My MLB Predictions look to be wretched, but who gives a shit. I'm a Reds fan so it has become customary to pack it up every summer around the All-Star Break. Since the last time I spoke with you squids, I have been Lushing quite heavily in the Holy City of Charleston. It has been awesome, and I am really enjoying my profession. I hope to have a long career with this firm, the people I work with are very talented. I have been working hard, so I can play hard, but more importantly lets discuss things that matter like SEC FOOTBALL!

I like the Cats chances of making a 4th straight bowl. There schedule is very favorable, with there toughest games at home. (Bama, Florida) As far as the SEC east goes, I like Florida hands down not only to defend there SEC crown(edging out LSU in the SEC Champ Game for the NC birth), but defending their National Championship. Georgia should contend, Tennessee will be much improved, Vandy looks to be scrappy, South Carolina will underachieve, and most importantly the Cats could suprise some people. My biggest concern is our mega chop quarterback, I have no faith in this guy and see nothing promising. We just need to run the hell out of the ball with our speedy 3 headed monster backfield, and let Randall Cobb touch the ball as much as possible. I wouldn't be suprised to see Morgan Newton the highly touted fresh quarterback from Indianapolis, taking over midway through the season. I would rather see a freshmen of his talent struggle and make mistakes, however a providing huge play making ability with his strong arm and running prowess. Opposing a hack such as Hartline throwing wounded ducks to Joker Philips on the sidline.

As for the West, my friend and co-worker who is a rabid Ole Miss Alum/Fan thinks the Rebels have what it takes to win the West, I like them too, but I'm not sure they can capture the Division. LSU is a legit NC Contender, and with Bama's formidable schedule, and Nick Saban's command, theres no reason they couldn't complete the regular season unscathed. The West's top 3 teams are much stronger than the East's. Arkansas will be scrappy and claw there way to a .500 season, Miss. State won't win an SEC game, and Auburn will be putrid, however nearly upsetting Bama in the Iron Bowl(and shockikng LSU). Here are my division predictions, I highlight the key wins and losses for each team. I plan on going to 4 or 5 Cats games, just gotta decide which ones. If you know SEC football, you know how excited I am for the season. There is simply nothing else like it, I get butterflys just thinking about it. I also look to take my tailgating to a new level, trying to upgrade from a College Lush style of tailgating, to a post grad frat daddy Lush style, with a little more coin in the pocket.

- STEVE DIXXX

SEC EAST:

1. Florida 11-1 Only loss at LSU

2. Kentucky 9-3 (wins over Lville, Auburn, Tenessee) (Losses to Bama, GA, Florida)

3. Georgia 8-4 (wins over Ok. St., SC, UK,) (Losses to LSU, FLA, UT, GA Tech)

4. Tenessee 7-5 (wins over UCLA, Auburn, SC) (Losses to FLA, GA, Bama, UK)

5. S. Carolina 4-8 (Wins over Vandy, Arkansas, FIU) (Losses to GA, FLA, BAMA, Clemson)

6. Vandy 4-8 (Wins over Miss. ST., Army, Western Car.) (Losses to UT, UGA, UK)

SEC WEST

1. Alabama 12-0 (wins over Va. Tech, Ole Miss, LSU, Auburn)

2. LSU 10-2 (wins over GA, FLA, Ole Miss) (losses to Bama, Auburn)

3. Ole Miss 10-2 (Wins over UT, Auburn, Arkansas) (loses to Bama, LSU)

4. Arkansas 6-6 ( Wins over Auburn, SC, Miss. St) ( loses to FLA, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, LSU)

5. Auburn 5-7 (Huge upset over LSU, almost pull it off over BAMA) (Loses Ole Miss, BAMA, WVU)

6. MSU 3-9 (chop wins over Jackson State, MTSU, Houston) (No SEC Wins, garbage)