re: 2010 SEC

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1. Auburn- Malzahn uses Newton, Dyer, and Co. along with veteran O-line and playmaking WR's to establish the top offense in the SEC, defensive depth keeps teams from clawing back.

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Pass me some of that Kool-Aid you're drinking.

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Umm no not with that group

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The last 6 games of the season Auburn's defense was better than its 2007 defense in every statistical category. We have a lot of depth coming in with seniors at many positions the defense will make a strong jump.

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Because Saban is a great coach. I dont see Auburn as a threat..but yall have a chance in 2011

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I'll admit its hard to see a team as a threat after a 31-10 dismantling. I don't really think many saw Bama as much of a threat heading into '08 either. Saban may be a great coach, but its easy to coach elite talent, which Auburn is beginning to get now too. We'll see what Chizik can do with it all. My only concern with 2011 will be the offensive line. We lose Ziemba and Co. after next year, and it always seems hard to succeed when breaking in a new line. Also the schedule sets up better for us next year with LSU, ARK, and UGA at home and Tennessee rotating off for USCe.

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How can you compared between 2007 Defense to 2009 Defense?

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You look at 3rd down conversions allowed, tackles for loss, sacks, passing efficiency,yards per carry, yards per attempt in passing, interceptions, etc...

The defense improved in nearly every statistical category. This is considering the fact we had no depth in the secondary and at the end of the season had 3 semi healthy linebackers. The defense won't be top 10 but I expect around 30th total defense.

Who returns the most talent in the SEC in 2010?

Who loses the most?

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West:

1. Bama
2. Arkansas
3. LSU/Auburn
4. Auburn/LSU
5. Ole Miss
6. Miss State

East:

1. Florida
2. Georgia
3. Carolina
4. Kentucky
5. Tennessee
6. Vandy

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It's hard to predict before knowing who will declare for the draft but I'll give it a shot.

West:
1. Bama - Good depth and I can't put them lower after a trip to the big game.
2. Arkansas - I don't know why but I like them if Mallett stays. Picking between LSU, Auburn, and Arky is really tough for me.
3. LSU - They have a lot of talent and I want to put them at number 2. I'm not putting much faith in Miles right now but I think with an improved JJ they could win the west.
4. Auburn - I wouldn't be shocked if they got 2nd. They will have a first year starter which is why I put them below LSU and Arky.
5. Miss State - I like Mullen but the other teams have more talent.
6. Ole Miss - They lose a ton of talent and they already had a mediocre year. Their OL will be terrible and they won't have the homerun threats.

East
1. South Carolina - They had a great group of freshmen and have a returning starter at QB. The returning starter is what makes me pick them. Based on previous performance I had a hard time picking them but their D is pretty good and their offense should be decent. Lattimore would help them quite a bit.
2. Georgia - They'll have a first year starter but I think they'll rebound. Rogers and AJ Green should be a really good combo and I don't think their defense will stink 2 years in a row.
3. Florida - They lose their whole team. I wanted to put the 4th but Tennessee loses quite a bit too and they have less talent to work with. I switched them and Tennessee 12 times doing these picks.
4. Tennessee - They could win the east but I think without Berry, Williams, some key seniors, and breaking in a new QB that Florida will edge them out for 3rd.
5. Kentucky - I think they'll still be Kentucky.
6. Vandy - I pick them to also still be Vandy. I'm interested to see their super freshman's second year though.

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but its easy to coach elite talent

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Tell that to Les Miles....

No offense

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The last 6 games of the season Auburn's defense was better than its 2007 defense in every statistical category.

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Giving up 621 yards in a game is an improvement??

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East
1. South Carolina - They had a great group of freshmen and have a returning starter at QB. The returning starter is what makes me pick them. Based on previous performance I had a hard time picking them but their D is pretty good and their offense should be decent. Lattimore would help them quite a bit.

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I think this is a great pick for the East. With UF in somewhat of a turmoil and losing starting QB, and with UT and UGa both losing starting QB's as well and coming off of a mediocre season, I think USC, with all of the talent they have coming back, will finally be in a good position to finally take the East.