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SEC East offenses: Who’s rebuilding, who’s reloading in 2016
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:34 pm
The opinions in this article are subjective to say the least.
SEC East offenses: Who’s rebuilding, who’s reloading in 2016
SEC East offenses: Who’s rebuilding, who’s reloading in 2016
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Tennessee
Biggest loss: None. WR Von Pearson led the Vols with 409 receiving yards, but the Vols were so balanced it won’t matter.
Who’s back: Every key piece returns, beginning with QB Joshua Dobbs and RB Jalen Hurd, who form the SEC’s best one-two backfield punch. Alvin Kamara provides an above-average change of pace.
Tennessee’s X-factor could be a healthy Preston Williams, a matchup nightmare at 6-4, 209 pounds. He dealt with hamstring issues most of the latter half of his freshman season. He caught just seven balls, but for 158 yards and 2 TDs.
He was a four-star recruit in 2015, ranked No. 7 among receivers, just behind No. 1 Calvin Ridley and No. 4 Christian Kirk.
Forecast: Tennessee led the SEC East in scoring last season (35.2 points per game). Anything shy of adding a touchdown to that will be viewed as a disappointment.
Bottom line: It’s time — and the Volunteers are all in on the expectations that await. After being named Outback Bowl MVP, Hurd told reporters he knew exactly where the 2016 National Championship Game would be held: Raymond James Stadium — and he expected to be back.
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Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:39 pm to Hometown Hero
TN should be a compelling story next year (assuming this sexual assault thing fades away) because they should field their best team in 13 years or so. Butch's teams have played up to great competition and down to bad competition. Next year should be interesting.
Eta: The whole East should be pretty compelling. Wouldn't be shocked with any result.
Eta: The whole East should be pretty compelling. Wouldn't be shocked with any result.
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:46 pm to Hometown Hero
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Tennessee led the SEC East in scoring last season (35.2 points per game). Anything shy of adding a touchdown to that will be viewed as a disappointment.
Bookmarking.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:49 pm to MenloDawg
I don't know about adding a touchdown to that. Has an SEC offense ever averaged 42 points per game for an entire season?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:54 pm to Hometown Hero
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35.2 points per game. Anything shy of adding a touchdown to that will be viewed as a disappointment.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:54 pm to Hometown Hero
Don't think there's a snowball's chance in hell UT avg. 40+ ppg. Butch doesn't really run up the score vs. the cupcakes, and only UK and USC have 'weak' defenses on our conference slate. Would be thrilled to reach 35 ppg. again next season
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:55 pm to Vols&Shaft83
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Has an SEC offense ever averaged 42 points per game for an entire season?
Anm 12 44.5
Anm 13 44.2
UF 08 43.6
UGA 14 41.3
Au 10 41.2
Posted on 2/12/16 at 9:58 pm to Piscinin
Yeah, with our improvement on defense, I'd be happy with 35 ppg again.
Also, teams aren't going to kick to Evan Berry this year, so we're gonna have to take advantage of field position gifts.
Also, teams aren't going to kick to Evan Berry this year, so we're gonna have to take advantage of field position gifts.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:00 pm to djsdawg
Welp, I guess it's doable then.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:02 pm to Vols&Shaft83
They'll still be kicking to Cam 
And Evan really only needs one or two chances a game to bust off a big return, probably won't have a year as good as 2015 but I can see him still making big plays.
And Evan really only needs one or two chances a game to bust off a big return, probably won't have a year as good as 2015 but I can see him still making big plays.
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 10:04 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:02 pm to Piscinin
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They'll still be kicking to Cam
Or Kamara
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:05 pm to djsdawg
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UGA 14 41.3
Au 10 41.2
Wow. Would not have guessed that.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:23 pm to Vols&Shaft83
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I don't know about adding a touchdown to that. Has an SEC offense ever averaged 42 points per game for an entire season?
I mean this isn't the B12.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:49 pm to Hometown Hero
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Biggest loss: Steve Spurrier. The HBC, the man most responsible for reshaping the way offense is played in this league, has taken his visor and gone home. Or golfing.
Who’s back: All of the QBs return. Problem is, some might view that as a punchline. Look for new coach Will Muschamp and new OC Kurt Roper to find a way to work the offense around dual-threat QB Lorenzo Nunez. Nunez struggles in traditional drop-back situations, but he’s a fast play-maker in the Joshua Dobbs mold.
Two numbers tell the story:
Nunez was South Carolina’s second-leading rusher last season. He ran for 375 yards, one fewer than his passing total. He ran for 2 TDs, one fewer than his passing total.
Forecast: South Carolina will need a play-making QB with some improv ability because its two leading receivers, like Spurrier, are gone. Pharoh Cooper left early for the NFL and Jerell Adams graduated.
Bottom line: Nunez is Muschamp’s kind of QB. Roper recruited Treon Harris to Gainesville, remember. They’ll build an attack based on his strengths. It could be fun to watch. It certainly will be more entertaining than last year.
That's all so wrong - where to begin.
Hell, I'm not even gonna try.
Why is SDS getting so much redirect press time around here lately? They're obviously for shite when it comes to the facts most of the time. They're bush league even.
Posted on 2/13/16 at 12:17 am to scrooster
Really?
I love SDS.
I love SDS.
Posted on 2/13/16 at 12:18 am to Hometown Hero
Who gives a frick about the SEC East?
Posted on 2/13/16 at 12:22 am to UTodd98
It's fun for offbeat stories, but any prediction or insight posts are on par with bleacher report.
Trust me. We aren't being biased when we say that write up is bad. We aren't predicting to be great or anything, so it's not about him saying we're bad. I think he's wrong about Nunez, I don't even think he'll start the first game. And losing Spurrier? It had to happen. It should had already happened before last season began. On top of him being a sub par recruiter for the most part, the question caused recruits to go elsewhere. "How long until Spurrier retires?". Everything went downhill when he said "2-3 more years" and then backtracked and said 5-6.
Trust me. We aren't being biased when we say that write up is bad. We aren't predicting to be great or anything, so it's not about him saying we're bad. I think he's wrong about Nunez, I don't even think he'll start the first game. And losing Spurrier? It had to happen. It should had already happened before last season began. On top of him being a sub par recruiter for the most part, the question caused recruits to go elsewhere. "How long until Spurrier retires?". Everything went downhill when he said "2-3 more years" and then backtracked and said 5-6.
Posted on 2/13/16 at 12:22 am to The_Joker
If only the title clearly stated that this was about the SEC East, maybe you could have avoided clicking on and reading something about it.
Posted on 2/13/16 at 12:24 am to CNB
Nunez improves SC just by himself.
The improvement may not be seen in wins and losses this year, but 2017 might be strong.
The improvement may not be seen in wins and losses this year, but 2017 might be strong.
Posted on 2/13/16 at 12:26 am to UTodd98
Tell me how Dobbs did in games when he had trouble passing the ball?
Now imagine that he can never throw the ball downfield.
Now imagine that he can never throw the ball downfield.
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