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Posted on 1/24/17 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 3:52 pm
2017 Conference Previews: SEC
Projected Standings
EASTERN DIVISION
(2) Florida
(4) South Carolina
(7) Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Missouri
WESTERN DIVISION
(5) LSU
(20) Texas A&M
Ole Miss
Mississippi State
Arkansas
Alabama
Auburn
Projected Regional Teams (9):
Arkansas
Florida
Kentucky
LSU
Mississippi State
Ole Miss
South Carolina
Texas A&M
Vanderbilt
Player of the Year: Jeren Kendall, of, Vanderbilt
Pitcher of the Year: Alex Faedo, rhp, Florida
Freshman of the Year: Grae Kessinger, ss, Ole Miss
Projected Standings
EASTERN DIVISION
(2) Florida
(4) South Carolina
(7) Vanderbilt
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Missouri
WESTERN DIVISION
(5) LSU
(20) Texas A&M
Ole Miss
Mississippi State
Arkansas
Alabama
Auburn
Projected Regional Teams (9):
Arkansas
Florida
Kentucky
LSU
Mississippi State
Ole Miss
South Carolina
Texas A&M
Vanderbilt
Player of the Year: Jeren Kendall, of, Vanderbilt
Pitcher of the Year: Alex Faedo, rhp, Florida
Freshman of the Year: Grae Kessinger, ss, Ole Miss
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Posted on 1/24/17 at 3:55 pm to Farmer1906
The top of each division is fairly similar. The have MSU falling from #1 all the way to 4th in the West and likely 7th overall. But then again there isn't a lot of margin for error with the top teams.
As for A&M, I don't expect to compete for an SEC title this year. I think borderline regional host at best with so many freshmen going to play significant time. However, our staff and pen should still be strong and we'll be less of a mashU and more speed kills.
As for A&M, I don't expect to compete for an SEC title this year. I think borderline regional host at best with so many freshmen going to play significant time. However, our staff and pen should still be strong and we'll be less of a mashU and more speed kills.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 3:56 pm to Farmer1906
Damn is Auburn really going to be that bad?
Posted on 1/24/17 at 4:00 pm to Farmer1906
24 days away! 
Posted on 1/24/17 at 4:02 pm to Vandyrone
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24 days away!
I recently picked up tickets for A&M's trip to Austin to play tu and our matchup with TCU & Baylor in Houston (MMP). Plus I'll make as many home games as I can.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 4:24 pm to Farmer1906
Expecting to make the trip to Houston to watch that early season OOC tourney against some Texas schools. Also plan on going to Hoover for the 3rd straight year. Any SEC baseball fan that has never made that trip is missing out. Its a great time.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 4:25 pm to AUtigerNOLA
Yeah, Galloway left the cupboard bare for this season, didn't recruit anything but JUCO guys a couple years ago so we've know since then this year would be a bust (if im remembering correctly...)
Posted on 1/24/17 at 4:26 pm to Farmer1906
what happened to arkansas? that much youth?
Posted on 1/24/17 at 4:30 pm to Farmer1906
Looks like I've got some evening reading. Thanks.
LSU returns the most experience across hitter and pitcher that they've had in some time. Should be extremely strong up the middle as well. The two freshmen projected to start at the corner infield spots were both collegiate summer league all stars in their respective leagues, so even our freshmen hitters have some level of college experience. Our bullpen should be pretty strong, but we'll need a freshman to step up as the sunday guy.
Overall, I'm excited for this season, probably moreso than I have been in a while.
ETA: Ole Miss is probably my darkhorse contender this year. They had a great recruiting class and bring back some good arms.
LSU returns the most experience across hitter and pitcher that they've had in some time. Should be extremely strong up the middle as well. The two freshmen projected to start at the corner infield spots were both collegiate summer league all stars in their respective leagues, so even our freshmen hitters have some level of college experience. Our bullpen should be pretty strong, but we'll need a freshman to step up as the sunday guy.
Overall, I'm excited for this season, probably moreso than I have been in a while.
ETA: Ole Miss is probably my darkhorse contender this year. They had a great recruiting class and bring back some good arms.
This post was edited on 1/24/17 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 1/24/17 at 4:36 pm to Uncle Gunnysack
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what happened to arkansas? that much youth?
Eh, last year doesn't inspire a ton of confidence but I suspect a good bounce back.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 5:28 pm to Farmer1906
Very cool. Wish we could make it out to San Diego for Vandy's opening weekend.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 5:30 pm to Farmer1906
By this measure, Scott Stricklin will be gone at year's end for UGA. Should leave a somewhat decently full cupboard for the next guy, though
Posted on 1/24/17 at 5:30 pm to AUtigerNOLA
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Damn is Auburn really going to be that bad?
No, the SEC is just that good. Auburn lacks hitting big time this year.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 5:32 pm to Farmer1906
Death, taxes, and Kentucky in Louisville's regional again. 
Posted on 1/24/17 at 6:38 pm to BluegrassBelle
We have that problem in softball with FSU. Like 3 or 4 straight years of traveling down there for a regional
Posted on 1/24/17 at 6:54 pm to BluegrassBelle
Yep. But, if they can get in a regionals this year...I would be jumping for joy.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 7:01 pm to Farmer1906
I'm ready for baseball 
Posted on 1/24/17 at 7:09 pm to BluegrassBelle
Try winning more and hosting?
Posted on 1/24/17 at 7:16 pm to Farmer1906
The east is stacked. Gonna be a fun year. 
Posted on 1/24/17 at 7:22 pm to Farmer1906
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Try winning more and hosting?
The last time we were supposed to host, we got sent as "host" to Gary, Indiana because there wasn't "enough Northern hosts".
So frick off, troll.
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