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What we learned about the SEC yesterday
Posted on 9/14/14 at 8:55 am
Posted on 9/14/14 at 8:55 am
1. UGA is the same exact team as last year: Gurley will cramp all game, awful secondary, SLOOOWWW Dline, great offense.
2. UF is still searching for an offense, but they did find a playmaker and a groove on offense in the 2nd half.
3. South Carolina has heart. They didn't quit the season after getting embarrassed by Aggy.
4. UK is vastly improved and has a great QB. Don't pencil them in as a W just yet on your schedule.
5. Missouri may be a top contender again.
6. Tennessee at least showed a little bit of fight in them. These freshman will be great. I still don't think they're recruiting OL or QB well enough to compete nationally like they used to. It really stinks for them that Worley is a senior. Basically means they will struggle next year too.
7. Vandy will go winless in the SEC and Mason will last 2 years maximum.
8. TAMU's offense looked very human. Their run defense is still garbage. Slightly improved D, but I see them losing 2-3 of Arkansas, Ole Miss, Bama, Mizzou, LSU. However, as good as Sumlin is it wouldn't surprise me if they run the table either. They're the wildcard.
9. Bama can still run the ball. How good Sims is will be how far they will go. The defense will have learn how to stop the HUNH. Those slow linebackers get gassed quickly. I think they have 3 games to worry about. LSU, TAMU, and Auburn.
10. Auburn is the real deal, but I will be interested to see how their D holds up against power running teams like Bama and LSU.
11. Arkansas is serious about their running game and they're getting VERY good at it. They may not win the west the next few years, but they will spoil quite a few teams' seasons.
12. LSU is the same old LSU under Les. Incredible D, WTF offense. Go ahead and pencil in 2-3 losses and a bowl win so Les gets his "10" win season. However, as the youth on offense grows, I look for 2015-2016 to be big years for LSU.
13. Ole Miss is physical on D. This isn't the Ole Miss we're all used to seeing. They will compete. This is closer to a 2003 Ole Miss type team. I don't see them winning the west though. Competition is too good and Bro Wallace will frick up.
14. MSU has a pretty physical D, but I question their secondary. Prescott is a great signal caller for Mullen's offense. Similar to Ole Miss, they won't win, but they'll compete.
2. UF is still searching for an offense, but they did find a playmaker and a groove on offense in the 2nd half.
3. South Carolina has heart. They didn't quit the season after getting embarrassed by Aggy.
4. UK is vastly improved and has a great QB. Don't pencil them in as a W just yet on your schedule.
5. Missouri may be a top contender again.
6. Tennessee at least showed a little bit of fight in them. These freshman will be great. I still don't think they're recruiting OL or QB well enough to compete nationally like they used to. It really stinks for them that Worley is a senior. Basically means they will struggle next year too.
7. Vandy will go winless in the SEC and Mason will last 2 years maximum.
8. TAMU's offense looked very human. Their run defense is still garbage. Slightly improved D, but I see them losing 2-3 of Arkansas, Ole Miss, Bama, Mizzou, LSU. However, as good as Sumlin is it wouldn't surprise me if they run the table either. They're the wildcard.
9. Bama can still run the ball. How good Sims is will be how far they will go. The defense will have learn how to stop the HUNH. Those slow linebackers get gassed quickly. I think they have 3 games to worry about. LSU, TAMU, and Auburn.
10. Auburn is the real deal, but I will be interested to see how their D holds up against power running teams like Bama and LSU.
11. Arkansas is serious about their running game and they're getting VERY good at it. They may not win the west the next few years, but they will spoil quite a few teams' seasons.
12. LSU is the same old LSU under Les. Incredible D, WTF offense. Go ahead and pencil in 2-3 losses and a bowl win so Les gets his "10" win season. However, as the youth on offense grows, I look for 2015-2016 to be big years for LSU.
13. Ole Miss is physical on D. This isn't the Ole Miss we're all used to seeing. They will compete. This is closer to a 2003 Ole Miss type team. I don't see them winning the west though. Competition is too good and Bro Wallace will frick up.
14. MSU has a pretty physical D, but I question their secondary. Prescott is a great signal caller for Mullen's offense. Similar to Ole Miss, they won't win, but they'll compete.
This post was edited on 9/14/14 at 9:07 am
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Posted on 9/14/14 at 8:56 am to Moustache
pretty spot on analysis imo
Posted on 9/14/14 at 8:59 am to Moustache
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re: Things we learned about the SEC yesterday: (Posted on 9/14/14 at 8:48 am to Jobu93) quote: Offense had a lot of quick strike TDs. I think the Aggie offense looked good. 30% on third down conversions isn't the norm for a sumlin offense.
The offense looked mortal compared to the first two weeks. The key is being able to run the ball and getting them out of rhythm. Obviously, it's still a dangerous offense, but it isn't impossible to stop like they looked early.
Ags had the ball for less than 17 minutes and had 23 first downs. They were 3-8 on third down which means they were moving the ball pretty well when they had it. Which wasn't much. First series was horrible..
Eta. Glad this got brought over for scoreboard.
This post was edited on 9/14/14 at 9:05 am
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:00 am to Moustache
I get the UF comment totally. However, we are averaging about 600 yards per game I think.
Our offense sucked on third down yesterday. Fix that and I think it doesn't seem as bad.
Our offense sucked on third down yesterday. Fix that and I think it doesn't seem as bad.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:00 am to Moustache
Fair enough 
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:04 am to Moustache
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10. Auburn is the real deal, but I will be interested to see how their D holds up against power running teams like Bama, Arky, and LSU.
I'll admit that I'm curious to see how they will stand up against that Arky running game as well.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:06 am to Moustache
Arkansas is a blast from the 1950s and I mean that in a good way. They are fun to watch in their own right. I appreciate that offense for what it is.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:09 am to Moustache
Nailed it
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:09 am to Moustache
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10. Auburn is the real deal, but I will be interested to see how their D holds up against power running teams like Bama, Arky, and LSU.
ummmmm
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:10 am to Moustache
Yep. Msu is last place material
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:11 am to Moustache
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9. Bama can still run the ball. How good Sims is will be how far they will go. The defense will have learn how to stop the HUNH. Those slow linebackers get gassed quickly. I think they have 3 games to worry about. LSU, TAMU, and Auburn.
Throw Arkansas in there as well, we get them in Fayetteville following a bye week.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:15 am to Moustache
good op
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:24 am to Moustache
Good job on the analysis.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:25 am to Moustache
15. If the grass in Kyle Field doesn't improve dramatically between now and October 11th, there is a serious risk for injuries.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:25 am to Moustache
We learned UF got bailed out by the refs with that play clock bullshite.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 9:56 am to Moustache
Good stuff
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:17 am to Moustache
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1. UGA is the same exact team as last year: Gurley will cramp all game, awful secondary, SLOOOWWW Dline, great offense.
1st and 3rd statement is true. Gurley had 20 carries for 131yds 6.6 ypc. Dline isn't slow. Carolina has one of the best Olines in the conference. See ECU and VT. A&M just had a great game against them. But everything else is spot on.......for now
This post was edited on 9/14/14 at 10:35 am
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:18 am to Moustache
16. Penn Wagers needs to be locked in a basement somewhere where he can't ruin games.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:19 am to Moustache
Good analysis.....I am always amazed when someone displays cognitive thinking skills on this board!
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:44 am to Moustache
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8. TAMU's offense looked very human. Their run defense is still garbage. Slightly improved D, but I see them losing 2-3 of Arkansas, Ole Miss, Bama, Mizzou, LSU
you seem to be inordinately influenced by single game performances. just yesterday you had A&M as the best team in the country.
not being critical but it is obvious you didn't play sports at an advanced level. every team has ups and downs AND the opposition has a lot to do with it.
history proves (at least to me) that Sumlins offense is fully capable of laying an egg with the right defensive scheme and excellent execution. it also proves to me that he doesn't value defense near as much as offense. his start in the SEC seems to have validated his approach from HIS prospective and many of the aggie fans. they have been victory starved for quite awhile.
until proven otherwise, i'm gonna stick with the uber successful strategies of playing great defense and being able to run the ball and control the clock as the KEYs to winning championships in the sport of FOOTBALL.
many fans, if not most, love offense and tend to judge an entire teams worth on the basis of yards gained and points scored. it's fun, it's exciting..........i'll be damn if it isn't just a version of the ole run and shoot.
in any event, I hope you are back in the LSU camp and have abandoned you're flirtations with the despicable aggies.
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