If your team was out, and you HAD to root for a different SEC team?

I have a few. I’ll start.

1) Georgia - UGA fans are basically Clemson fans these days, thinking they’re bigger than they are, because of 2 quick championships. I’d pull for them because a little more success will mature their fans a bit, to where they act like they’ve been there before, unless they completely drop off like Clemson did.

2) Missouri - It’s surprising to me that according to 247, only about 12% of college football fans even know they’re in the SEC. I’ll pull for Missouri when they don’t play LSU because I hope that changes this year, because who doesn’t love Missouri with their storied football history, enthusiastic fanbase, and loyal coaches.

3) Florida - LSU/Florida rivalry isn’t as fun when it’s so easy. Another reason I’m worried about Bama’s struggles right now.

4) A&M - I’m just hoping they overachieve this year so we can get back to calling them Texas 8&4 again.

5) Bama - With obvious leadership and staff issues, Saban is apparently going to be involved on defense. I have no issue giving him ALL credit if they were to win the natty (unfortunately they won’t, but I can dream), because I respect Saban and think he deserved to go out with a bang and not a whimper like he did, 6 years removed from his last legitimate title.

Discuss.