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Power Rankings thread? Yep, it's time.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:01 pm
1. South Carolina
USC appears to be the SEC's most complete team after dominating an average ACC team in every phase, especially in the trenches. With an elite defense, a formidable offensive line, a legendary coach, and skill position stars... South Carolina has formally arrived as an elite SEC team and BCS title contender.
2. Alabama
A potential major weakness was exposed from that young offensive line against an average-at-best ACC team, but they are still the 2-time defending champs and they still have Saban. If anyone can work out the kinks, it's Bama.
3. LSU
A solid win in typical LSU fashion against an average Big 12 team. With the apparent improvement of Mettenberger and still the best raw talent in the SEC, LSU is far from in decline. This is likely a 10+ win team and their talent and coaching could take them even further.
4. Texas A&M
Was the defensive front really that horrific or was it just the missing starters? Is Manziel becoming a distraction and too big for his own shoes or is it just media bashing? Time will tell, but for now a team that had the loftiest of preseason aspirations should certainly be concerned.
5. Ole Miss
With steady quarterback play, an exciting young coach, and a bunch of young new weapons, Ole Miss is still a team on the rise after a thrilling Thursday night road victory against a Vanderbilt team that's no longer a slouch.
6. Georgia
After losing a heartbreaker to one of the best ACC teams, Georgia took a major step backward. They still have an elite offense and the best RB-QB duo in the conference. But what we know for sure is if they're not better than Clemson, they're certainly not the best team in the SEC.
7. Florida
An efficient though certainly not flashy win against Toledo just reinforces what we previously though about Florida: they are a formerly elite program that is still rebuilding and overachieved last season.
8. Vanderbilt
The well-coached Commodores suffered a heartbreaker at home but don't think they're reverting back to the Vandy of old. This is still a solid team that will do a little damage in the east and end up in a bowl game.
9. Arkansas
With nowhere to go but up, Arkansas set off Bielema's debut with a dominating win over UL-Lafayette. Nothing to write home about, but certainly a improvement over last year. This team won't give any of the Western powers trouble but will likely be in the hunt for bowl contention.
10. Auburn
It's ok to be a bit unsure of what Auburn's opening 7-point victory over Washington State means. On one hand, WSU has been one of the worst teams in all of the FBS for years. On the other hand, they have one of the best coaches in the game (Leach) in his second season. There is still a lot of adjusting Malzahn needs to make and despite getting the win, Auburn looked shaky on both sides of the ball at times. Expect them to be an up-and-down team that somehow seems to both improve and regress every week.
11. Missouri
Missouri dominated an FCS team the way an SEC team should. No way will they have the injury trouble they had last year, but this is a team that needs to improve A LOT and quickly before they can climb the SEC ladder.
12. Tennessee
This program and its players have cultivated a losing mentality for a long time, and it will take more than a big win over an FCS team to change that. Don't expect UT to make a marked improvement this year the way some other teams (Auburn, Arkansas) might.
13. Mississippi State
If you have an offensive-minded guru for a coach, and you can only manage 3 points against a Big 12 defense, you've got problems. If you look at their schedule, there doesn't seem to be very many teams the Bulldogs will be able to score on. It's gonna be a long season in Starkville
14. Kentucky
What can you say? Probably the lowest talent level in the SEC and they just lost to mid-major Western Kentucky. This team will be lucky to win one conference game.
genro, week one
USC appears to be the SEC's most complete team after dominating an average ACC team in every phase, especially in the trenches. With an elite defense, a formidable offensive line, a legendary coach, and skill position stars... South Carolina has formally arrived as an elite SEC team and BCS title contender.
2. Alabama
A potential major weakness was exposed from that young offensive line against an average-at-best ACC team, but they are still the 2-time defending champs and they still have Saban. If anyone can work out the kinks, it's Bama.
3. LSU
A solid win in typical LSU fashion against an average Big 12 team. With the apparent improvement of Mettenberger and still the best raw talent in the SEC, LSU is far from in decline. This is likely a 10+ win team and their talent and coaching could take them even further.
4. Texas A&M
Was the defensive front really that horrific or was it just the missing starters? Is Manziel becoming a distraction and too big for his own shoes or is it just media bashing? Time will tell, but for now a team that had the loftiest of preseason aspirations should certainly be concerned.
5. Ole Miss
With steady quarterback play, an exciting young coach, and a bunch of young new weapons, Ole Miss is still a team on the rise after a thrilling Thursday night road victory against a Vanderbilt team that's no longer a slouch.
6. Georgia
After losing a heartbreaker to one of the best ACC teams, Georgia took a major step backward. They still have an elite offense and the best RB-QB duo in the conference. But what we know for sure is if they're not better than Clemson, they're certainly not the best team in the SEC.
7. Florida
An efficient though certainly not flashy win against Toledo just reinforces what we previously though about Florida: they are a formerly elite program that is still rebuilding and overachieved last season.
8. Vanderbilt
The well-coached Commodores suffered a heartbreaker at home but don't think they're reverting back to the Vandy of old. This is still a solid team that will do a little damage in the east and end up in a bowl game.
9. Arkansas
With nowhere to go but up, Arkansas set off Bielema's debut with a dominating win over UL-Lafayette. Nothing to write home about, but certainly a improvement over last year. This team won't give any of the Western powers trouble but will likely be in the hunt for bowl contention.
10. Auburn
It's ok to be a bit unsure of what Auburn's opening 7-point victory over Washington State means. On one hand, WSU has been one of the worst teams in all of the FBS for years. On the other hand, they have one of the best coaches in the game (Leach) in his second season. There is still a lot of adjusting Malzahn needs to make and despite getting the win, Auburn looked shaky on both sides of the ball at times. Expect them to be an up-and-down team that somehow seems to both improve and regress every week.
11. Missouri
Missouri dominated an FCS team the way an SEC team should. No way will they have the injury trouble they had last year, but this is a team that needs to improve A LOT and quickly before they can climb the SEC ladder.
12. Tennessee
This program and its players have cultivated a losing mentality for a long time, and it will take more than a big win over an FCS team to change that. Don't expect UT to make a marked improvement this year the way some other teams (Auburn, Arkansas) might.
13. Mississippi State
If you have an offensive-minded guru for a coach, and you can only manage 3 points against a Big 12 defense, you've got problems. If you look at their schedule, there doesn't seem to be very many teams the Bulldogs will be able to score on. It's gonna be a long season in Starkville
14. Kentucky
What can you say? Probably the lowest talent level in the SEC and they just lost to mid-major Western Kentucky. This team will be lucky to win one conference game.
genro, week one
This post was edited on 9/2/13 at 9:05 pm
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Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:02 pm to genro
Mizzouri should be higher!!
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:02 pm to genro
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Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:03 pm to genro
If we're going by just week 1 there's no way you can say alabama put together as complete a game as LSU did. You just can't.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:03 pm to genro
I can dig this
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:03 pm to genro
USCe is not the best team in the conference.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:03 pm to genro
Solid post. +1
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:03 pm to genro
You put Ole Miss above UGA and UF. 
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:04 pm to genro
As much as it pains me to admit it, I would probably have LSU above Bama at this point, based solely on week 1.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:05 pm to genro
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13. Mississippi State
Too high
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:06 pm to genro
Way to put South Carolina #1 so you don't look like a total homer.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:08 pm to genro
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11. Missouri
Missouri dominated an FCS team the way an SEC team should. No way will they have the injury trouble they had last year, but this is a team that needs to improve A LOT and quickly before they can climb the SEC ladder.
Reasonable. I approve.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:09 pm to genro
1. USCe
2. LSU
3. Bama
4. A&M
5. UGA
6. UF
7. OM
8. Vandy
9. Arky
10. UT
11. Mizz
12. AU
13. MSU
14. UK
2. LSU
3. Bama
4. A&M
5. UGA
6. UF
7. OM
8. Vandy
9. Arky
10. UT
11. Mizz
12. AU
13. MSU
14. UK
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:12 pm to genro
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6. Georgia
After losing a heartbreaker to one of the best ACC teams, Georgia took a major step backward. They still have an elite offense and the best RB-QB duo in the conference. But what we know for sure is if they're not better than Clemson, they're certainly not the best team in the SEC.
I mean I am pissed but not that pissed
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:21 pm to genro
Come on man. After watching week 1 , there is zero reason to have Bama above LSU. LSU beat a top 20 team in their city, Bama beat va tech. Tcu has a better defense and offense than va tech.
Not saying LSU would beat Bama or vice versa, but LSU had the more impressive performance.
Not saying LSU would beat Bama or vice versa, but LSU had the more impressive performance.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:22 pm to genro
Taking all with a grain of salt because of the wide difference of opponents... and it's only 1 game:
- UF too low. Too good of a D to be that low.
- only 1 issue "found" with Bama, and they are fixable (not talent related)
- Watched the USC game, I would agree. Appears to be a complete team.
- TCU just might be an avg Bevo 12 team. Lets see if O is consistent. Can't argue any placement between 3 & 5 after Sat.
- For the same reason UF should be higher, TAMU should be lower (lack of D). But, had starters out; not sure what their D really looks like yet.
- UF too low. Too good of a D to be that low.
- only 1 issue "found" with Bama, and they are fixable (not talent related)
- Watched the USC game, I would agree. Appears to be a complete team.
- TCU just might be an avg Bevo 12 team. Lets see if O is consistent. Can't argue any placement between 3 & 5 after Sat.
- For the same reason UF should be higher, TAMU should be lower (lack of D). But, had starters out; not sure what their D really looks like yet.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:34 pm to genro
i totally agree with your assessment. I saw the same things except for one
I might give lsu the nod over usc. lsu put up 448 yards ~200 rushing ~200 passing on Patterson's d in cam's first game. I also read that lsu played 8 freshmen. that's stout.
I might give lsu the nod over usc. lsu put up 448 yards ~200 rushing ~200 passing on Patterson's d in cam's first game. I also read that lsu played 8 freshmen. that's stout.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:39 pm to genro
Well clearly I'm an LSU guy- but until someone proves they can knock off Alabama, they're looking down at the rest of us.
USCe looked solid, the way they methodically took UNC apart. I'm impressed by our offense (yes- offense) here in BR.
So for now, I'd have Bama, USCe, LSU.
USCe looked solid, the way they methodically took UNC apart. I'm impressed by our offense (yes- offense) here in BR.
So for now, I'd have Bama, USCe, LSU.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:42 pm to genro
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Auburn looked shaky on both sides of the ball at times. Expect
Marshall had some WR's open but failed to connect with them.
then there was some trick play where Louis was wide open down the middle of the field but Wallace over threw him. Like I said it was a gimmick play so other than that, I didn't see Wallace out there. Kind of reminded me of the stuff they did with Kodi Burns a few years ago.
Auburn's D will just take more time to adjust. They've played like shite the last few years so I think getting out of those bad habits will take a while.
This post was edited on 9/2/13 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 9/2/13 at 9:43 pm to genro
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