re: Is anyone else NOT surprised by Missouri's level of play this year?

Not surprised at all. Last year there was discussion of them winning the East in their inaugural season. They were supposed to do what A&M did. The East is still in transition with Florida not quite back to form and Georgia losing so much on D, although it is more stable than it was a year ago. This year really should have set up to be Mizzou's year.

It's funny how we quickly forget.

Given their success in the Big-12 they should be expected by anyone who knows college football to be at least a middle tier SEC program with banner years when they have seasoned qb's like this one.

The issue with that offense is always keeping the qb healthy in a league with physical fronts. It's going to be tough unless you get a guy like JFF who simply can't be hit solidly or a Cam Newton who just runs over people.

What I am surprised by is their defense. They play with a chip on their shoulder and look to have maybe the best pass rush in the league. Will be interesting to see them play a team who can actually run the ball consistently (Georgia even before injuries never truly commits to the run like they should IMO).

Georgia's a great win. However, as with Mississippi State last year let's keep in mind their schedule up to this point.