re: Give an honest assessment of your team going into the season

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but the number of SEC coaches to win the conference championship in their second season in the last 20 years is pretty nutty.

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There are five such coaches: Nick Saban in 2001, Mark Richt in 2002, Urban Meyer in 2006, Gene Chizik in 2010, and Kirby Smart in 2016.

Lane Kiffin and Leach have already missed their chance. Stoops and Pittman too.

Heuphel and Beamer would have to win it this season, which ain't happening. Same for Harsin. Kelly and Napier are on deck next season.