Photo by John Amis
John Amis/Associated Press South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier works the sideline against Georgia during the Gamecocks' 45-42 win last September in Athens.
Photo by Bill Haber
Bill Haber/Associated Press LSU coach Les Miles walks on the field before the Tigers' 41-17 home win over Arkansas last November.
East
South Carolina
The best coaches adjust, which explains why passing guru Steve Spurrier has turned around the Gamecocks' program with running and defense.
Georgia
The schedule favors the defensive-minded Bulldogs, but the offense has question marks in the line and at running back.
Tennessee
The Vols could be the most improved team in the conference.
Florida
The Gators have a shot at back-to-back seasons of six or more losses for the first time since 1979.
Missouri
The Tigers' first SEC go-round could be traumatic.
Vanderbilt
Successive bowl seasons are still a possibility.
Kentucky
Basketball season can't come soon enough.
West
LSU
The Tigers have no apparent weaknesses on the field, although you might wonder how first-time quarterback starter Zach Mettenberger will handle big-game pressure.
Alabama
Despite all its losses, the Tide could be just one Les Miles gaffe away from playing for another national title.
Arkansas
The Razorbacks are good enough to win the East but can't manage enough defense to keep up with LSU and Alabama in the West.
Auburn
The Tigers still miss Cam Newton on offense, but their defense is on the way up.
Mississippi State
The Bulldogs haven't had a winning record in the SEC since 1999.
Texas A&M
New conference, new coach and new quarterback. That's too much newness.
Ole Miss
Expansion will drop the Rebels from sixth to seventh.
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Comments » 3
BigOrangeFever76 (Inactive) writes:
1. The Lamecocks will knock off UGA & MO
2. Vandy will knock off the LameCocks
3. UGA will knock off Floraduh
4. Mizzou will knock off UGA
5. UT will knock off UGA, Mizzou and Floraduh
6. Vols win the East - 2nd trip to the Dome for 2012
7. Who gives a rats-rearend who wins the West?
Bark_at_the_Moon writes:
I'll have what BigOrangeFever76 is "dranking."
BigOrangeFever76 (Inactive) writes:
I had just gotten home from a party and my good friend "Stella" was there. She helped me come up with my prediction for the Vols! Have you met Stella? If not, you should! : )
Its GREAT to be a Tennessee Volunteer!!!!!!!!!
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