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Posted on 9/21/14 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 9/21/14 at 7:38 pm
MSU: I think they have a good quarterback and great linemen on both sides of the ball.
Bama: Although Cooper is a great WR, IMO the most dominant aspect of their team is the defensive line
LSU: they are young, but have playmakers and if they switch to Harris at QB I think they could be better in November
Ole Miss: To me, they have the best defensive backs in the SEC
Arkansas: Dominant running game with huge linemen and dynamic, powerful backs.
Texas A&M: Hill>manziel, but I'm really surprised at the WR being able to perform as well as Evans
AU: I think we found a playmaker in Duke Williams. Therezie is our best defensive player
Bama: Although Cooper is a great WR, IMO the most dominant aspect of their team is the defensive line
LSU: they are young, but have playmakers and if they switch to Harris at QB I think they could be better in November
Ole Miss: To me, they have the best defensive backs in the SEC
Arkansas: Dominant running game with huge linemen and dynamic, powerful backs.
Texas A&M: Hill>manziel, but I'm really surprised at the WR being able to perform as well as Evans
AU: I think we found a playmaker in Duke Williams. Therezie is our best defensive player
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Posted on 9/21/14 at 7:41 pm to makersmark1
You got to respect what Bama's O did to Florida. Most yards ever against Florida, breaking 1996 Nebraska's Fiesta Bowl record. Sims had 445 passing.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 7:45 pm to makersmark1
Interesting post.
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We knew that Sumlin had recruited lights-out at those 3 key positions (where we lost guys to the NFL); but no one around here would hear it.
Oh well, 'tis the SECr.
The announcers during our game this week repeated that same theme, multiple times: This team is getting dangerously close to becoming 3-starters-deep, across the board.
There were always horses in the stable to step up and take over--with little or any downgrade--for Manziel, Evans, and Matthews.
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quote:This is going to come off as an obnoxious "we told y'all so" post, but it's not meant to, honestly
Texas A&M: Hill>manziel, but I'm really surprised at the WR being able to perform as well as Evans
. We knew that Sumlin had recruited lights-out at those 3 key positions (where we lost guys to the NFL); but no one around here would hear it.
Oh well, 'tis the SECr.
The announcers during our game this week repeated that same theme, multiple times: This team is getting dangerously close to becoming 3-starters-deep, across the board.
There were always horses in the stable to step up and take over--with little or any downgrade--for Manziel, Evans, and Matthews.
This post was edited on 9/21/14 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 9/21/14 at 7:48 pm to makersmark1
Bama is damn hard to cover. Mismatches from TE, FB/HB, WR, RB and QB on scramble...
It is impossible to cover all aspects of Bama's O. Just getting the OL to gel a little more and it will be an unstoppable combination. CamRob is growing up fast.
It is impossible to cover all aspects of Bama's O. Just getting the OL to gel a little more and it will be an unstoppable combination. CamRob is growing up fast.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 7:48 pm to makersmark1
I disagree that Therezie is AU's best defender. Y'all are in trouble if so
Posted on 9/21/14 at 7:49 pm to makersmark1
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Ole Miss: To me, they have the best defensive backs in the SEC
Anyone who laughs at this point doesn't have a clue what they're talking about.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 8:03 pm to makersmark1
If you are surprised by A&Ms WR corps, you haven't been paying attention. RSJ and Speedy were both high 5 stars....everyone else that contributes was a 4 star. What no one realizes is when Cam Clear is back this week (6ft+ TE), the offense will be even more dynamic. He was hurt early in the USC game but was meant to have a huge part in the game plan.
This post was edited on 9/21/14 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 9/21/14 at 8:12 pm to makersmark1
I think both the West and the East are up for grabs at this point.
The one-loss teams in the West (LSU and Arky, I'm looking in your direction) still have a legitimate shot at Atlanta if they win out.
I don't think a West team will make it through the end of the season undefeated in conference play. The East team in Atlanta will probably have at least 2 conference play losses.
The one-loss teams in the West (LSU and Arky, I'm looking in your direction) still have a legitimate shot at Atlanta if they win out.
I don't think a West team will make it through the end of the season undefeated in conference play. The East team in Atlanta will probably have at least 2 conference play losses.
This post was edited on 9/21/14 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 9/21/14 at 8:31 pm to makersmark1
Aggie's receiving corp is phenomenal, and I never had doubts as to them performing well. Hill is, and will be, a great quarterback under Sumlin.
One thing people are overlooking regarding Aggie is Hill being a freshman. He will have a few bad freshman games and it will cost them a few crucial wins. He's just not ready to lead a team through that SEC West gauntlet and make it to Atlanta. I'm scared of their potential when he's a more veteran quarterback, but I just don't see them doing it this year because of that. Freshman quarterbacks will be freshman quarterbacks, it's inevitable.
One thing people are overlooking regarding Aggie is Hill being a freshman. He will have a few bad freshman games and it will cost them a few crucial wins. He's just not ready to lead a team through that SEC West gauntlet and make it to Atlanta. I'm scared of their potential when he's a more veteran quarterback, but I just don't see them doing it this year because of that. Freshman quarterbacks will be freshman quarterbacks, it's inevitable.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 8:47 pm to makersmark1
In light of your post, which was more gracious than most deserved, LSU has submitted an application to participate in the EAST for the next two years. We will then rejoin. Unless that doesn't work out, then we are going to the Sunbelt.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 9:30 pm to makersmark1
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but I'm really surprised at the WR being able to perform as well as Evans
Which one?
Kennedy has 334 yards and 1 TD
Reynolds has 247 yards and 4 TD
Noil has over 300 all purpose yards and 1 TD
RSJ has 192 yards and 3 TD
Pope has 180 yards and 2 TD
Holmes has 107 yards and a TD
Walk-on Niederhofer has 112 yards and a TD
Gonzalez has 77 yards and a TD
Tabuyo has 87 yards and 2 TD
Posted on 9/21/14 at 9:37 pm to makersmark1
I guess some folks get offended with a compliment.
I see a lot of good elements in all of the SEC West teams.
I'm not trying to slight any team or player, just pointing out what I think stands out from the games I've watched thus far.
I'm sorry that I thought Evans was really great. This is not meant to belittle the players playing WR now for the Aggies.
Bama has more than Cooper at WR. White and Jones are good players and OJ Howard is very talented. Also Bama's Henry is really good
I see a lot of good elements in all of the SEC West teams.
I'm not trying to slight any team or player, just pointing out what I think stands out from the games I've watched thus far.
I'm sorry that I thought Evans was really great. This is not meant to belittle the players playing WR now for the Aggies.
Bama has more than Cooper at WR. White and Jones are good players and OJ Howard is very talented. Also Bama's Henry is really good
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