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Give me your most overrated and underrated teams in the SEC
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:18 am
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:18 am
I basically picked 2 SEC East teams but you guys can list whoever you want...let's hear em:
Overrated - UF
I get the hype with a ton of talent at the skill positions and a glimmer of hope from some defensive performers from last year...but I still am not sold on any QB they've played over the last 2 years and having to play Bama AND FSU could be a very rough objective this season. I still have to witness some sort of positive signs from Coach Boom that his teams can progress before I am willing to say there will be significant enough improvement to compete in the SEC East. At best I see the Gators with 3 - 4 losses, but if they sneak up and beat Bama early...look out!
Honorable Mention - Bama
I mean yeah the talent and hype is there, but with a new QB and a new OC there will be bumps in the road for sure. The defense should be extremely stout and they usually are, but no player in CFB last year played as good at MLB than CJ Mosley and he's gone as well. The saving grace for Bama is their easier schedule, particularly early on, allowing the necessary time for whichever QB to gel and learn his WRs etc.
Underrated - UGA
The biggest problem the Dawgs have had over the last 2 or 3 years despite the talent has been poorly coached defense in my opinion. That changes drastically with Pruitt as the new DC along with a more dedicated focus on D for a team that has recruited as well as anyone in the SEC East. The 3 headed monster at tailback should be extremely potent. I believe Michel and Marshall both will be huge factors for UGA this season. That alone should help the transition to the new QB and no one in the SEC has recruited and groomed the QB position under Richt better than UGA. Worst case scenario if the team doesn't gel well enough on D I still see only a few losses and a trip to Atlanta again this year.
Honorable mention - Auburn
AU - Putting it very mildly, heading into this season with their returning leader and QB and a possibility to be better on d they aren't getting the credit they deserve. It is almost like the media holds them in a fluke sort of light or regard. Sure 2nd overall pick Robinson, FB Prosch, and RB Mason are all gone but Malzahn could make and mold just about any offensive player a weapon. The OL still should be great for Auburn and the WR corps may even be improved with a couple 2nd and 3rd string guys getting key PT as well as the addition of Dhaquille Williams. They have to settle on a RB quickly and if it is Artis-Patyne that still gives Corey Grant ample opportunity to contribute. Nick Marshall should have another huge year with most of his OL and WRs back, expect a Heisman type season from him. Addition by subtraction in the middle with McKinzy (who I think will be a superstar defender by the end of this year). But losing Lawson on the DL hurts. I see only a few losses at worst for the Tigers and the only thing keeping me from listing them at the top of underrated SEC teams is their brutal schedule. I will say this...if they come out on the quick turnaround Thursday night in Manhattan KS and beat Snyder's Kansas St team by more than a few TDs (like 4 maybe) this is definitely an AU team to look out for.
So who ya got?
Overrated - UF
I get the hype with a ton of talent at the skill positions and a glimmer of hope from some defensive performers from last year...but I still am not sold on any QB they've played over the last 2 years and having to play Bama AND FSU could be a very rough objective this season. I still have to witness some sort of positive signs from Coach Boom that his teams can progress before I am willing to say there will be significant enough improvement to compete in the SEC East. At best I see the Gators with 3 - 4 losses, but if they sneak up and beat Bama early...look out!
Honorable Mention - Bama
I mean yeah the talent and hype is there, but with a new QB and a new OC there will be bumps in the road for sure. The defense should be extremely stout and they usually are, but no player in CFB last year played as good at MLB than CJ Mosley and he's gone as well. The saving grace for Bama is their easier schedule, particularly early on, allowing the necessary time for whichever QB to gel and learn his WRs etc.
Underrated - UGA
The biggest problem the Dawgs have had over the last 2 or 3 years despite the talent has been poorly coached defense in my opinion. That changes drastically with Pruitt as the new DC along with a more dedicated focus on D for a team that has recruited as well as anyone in the SEC East. The 3 headed monster at tailback should be extremely potent. I believe Michel and Marshall both will be huge factors for UGA this season. That alone should help the transition to the new QB and no one in the SEC has recruited and groomed the QB position under Richt better than UGA. Worst case scenario if the team doesn't gel well enough on D I still see only a few losses and a trip to Atlanta again this year.
Honorable mention - Auburn
AU - Putting it very mildly, heading into this season with their returning leader and QB and a possibility to be better on d they aren't getting the credit they deserve. It is almost like the media holds them in a fluke sort of light or regard. Sure 2nd overall pick Robinson, FB Prosch, and RB Mason are all gone but Malzahn could make and mold just about any offensive player a weapon. The OL still should be great for Auburn and the WR corps may even be improved with a couple 2nd and 3rd string guys getting key PT as well as the addition of Dhaquille Williams. They have to settle on a RB quickly and if it is Artis-Patyne that still gives Corey Grant ample opportunity to contribute. Nick Marshall should have another huge year with most of his OL and WRs back, expect a Heisman type season from him. Addition by subtraction in the middle with McKinzy (who I think will be a superstar defender by the end of this year). But losing Lawson on the DL hurts. I see only a few losses at worst for the Tigers and the only thing keeping me from listing them at the top of underrated SEC teams is their brutal schedule. I will say this...if they come out on the quick turnaround Thursday night in Manhattan KS and beat Snyder's Kansas St team by more than a few TDs (like 4 maybe) this is definitely an AU team to look out for.
So who ya got?
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 8:22 am
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:19 am to BuccWildBammer
Overrated: Texas A&M
Underrated: Arkansas
Underrated: Arkansas
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:19 am to BuccWildBammer
Overrated - Miss State
Underrated - AU
Underrated - AU
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:19 am to VermilionTiger
Thanks VT appreciate the love
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:19 am to BuccWildBammer
AU's schedule is what will be the trip up.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:20 am to BuccWildBammer
Over bama
Under gators laugh but yall gona see
Under gators laugh but yall gona see
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:20 am to BuccWildBammer
Underrated:
1) LSU
2) TAMU
3) Arkansas
Overrated:
1) Auburn
2) OM
3) USCe
1) LSU
2) TAMU
3) Arkansas
Overrated:
1) Auburn
2) OM
3) USCe
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:21 am to BuccWildBammer
Over - uga
Under - uf
Under - uf
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:21 am to BuccWildBammer
Over UF
Under No one
Under No one
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:21 am to NickSabanRules
I agree with these
I know bama is ranked 2 but I think they will maul teams with those rbs
I know bama is ranked 2 but I think they will maul teams with those rbs
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 8:22 am
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:22 am to BuccWildBammer
Using the AP poll that was recently released:
Overrated: Alabama. Coker is still unproven and Nicky has lost his mojo.
Underrated: Florida. Not ranked, I don't think they'll be great but I think with their defense and the SEC East being wide open they definitely have the potential to finish top 25.
Overrated: Alabama. Coker is still unproven and Nicky has lost his mojo.
Underrated: Florida. Not ranked, I don't think they'll be great but I think with their defense and the SEC East being wide open they definitely have the potential to finish top 25.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:23 am to BuccWildBammer
Overrated - Bama
Underrated - LSU
Underrated - LSU
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:23 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
Overrated - SC
The gamecocks lost a lot from last year. I think the hype for them has more to do with Steve Spurrier love than it does what they have on paper.
Underrated - Ole Miss
The Rebels are and have been my "darkhorse" to make some noise and maybe even win the SEC or SECW
The gamecocks lost a lot from last year. I think the hype for them has more to do with Steve Spurrier love than it does what they have on paper.
Underrated - Ole Miss
The Rebels are and have been my "darkhorse" to make some noise and maybe even win the SEC or SECW
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:25 am to KSGamecock
quote:
Nicky has lost his mojo
Heard the same thing after the 2008 season.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:25 am to BuccWildBammer
Excessively Overrated - Ole Miss
Overrated - Georgia
Underrated - Florida
Excessively Underrated - State
Overrated - Georgia
Underrated - Florida
Excessively Underrated - State
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:26 am to BuccWildBammer
Over- LSU Qb play will suck and interior d-line is gonna get raped.
Under- Florida, they will have a great defense as usual and the offense should be improved enough to win about 8-9 games.
Under- Florida, they will have a great defense as usual and the offense should be improved enough to win about 8-9 games.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:26 am to BuccWildBammer
UF is highly overrated
ole miss is under rated
ole miss is under rated
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:29 am to heartbreakTiger
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heartbreakTiger
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UF is highly overrated
ole miss is under rated
My dog
I started to put OM on there as well
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:38 am to BuccWildBammer
I'd say Auburn, as a team, is underrated. I think a lot of people feel Auburn "got lucky" last year and over performed.
Although, with their tough schedule, I do not think their record will reflect their underratedness.
Although, with their tough schedule, I do not think their record will reflect their underratedness.
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