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One thing I have always been curious about is how USC fans view the Lou Holtz era? I was only 13 when he retired so I don't remember it to well. Was he loved, hated, or somewhere in between?

Yes he has done an incredible job as the DC at Bama, but he also works under a defensive genius and has had incredible talent. He is a major player for several job openings and I just do not understand it. The last big name defensive guy who had been mentored under Saban was Muschamp and that flopped. Enlighten me please

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That is an excellent point about Stoops. He really seems to have that program headed in a nice direction.

I care about this game quite a bit and I imagine both head coaches do also. Butch Jones needs this win for multiple reasons, but I think they really want to get the awful taste of the Oklahoma defeat out of their mouth (Western Carolina was pretty soft). Jim McElwain wants his team to have as much success early as possible so I think this will be a really fun game to watch.

Well Muschamp and Chavis, both have a few games under their belts as DC at their new schools, but which one is doing a better job? Texas A&M is currently giving up 22 ppg, which is six points below their 2014 average, but outside of ASU they haven't faced very stiff competition. Auburn is currently giving up 30 ppg, which is 4 points above their 2014 average, but they just played a stout LSU team. Which DC has done a better job thus far?

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With so many strong staffs it is hard to say who has the best. Teams like Alabama, LSU, and A&M all have very strong staffs, but we can't forget about UGA, Ole Miss,and State. Also, we have to discuss which team has the worst group of assistants. Give me your thoughts.

What is currently the best rivalry in the SEC? LSU and Bama jumps out but it has been a bit one sided lately. Also, with the Chavis switch LSU and A&M may heat up. UGA and UF has been good lately, USC vs UGA is usually competitive, and if I am not mistaken Arkansas and Missouri don't have much love for one another. The iron bowl is always a grudge match and has had some very entertaining games lately. So who do ya think?

In the wake of Kentucky being eliminated from the NCAA tourney and the end SEC basketball until next season it is time for us to discuss some football. I have put some thought into who I think will meet in Atlanta for the championship, I have a strong gut feeling that we will see UGA and Arkansas will line up against each other for the big game next year. Some of you die hard SEC junkies may think I am crazy, and you may be right, but I feel like the SEC will be more open than usual next year. In the East you can expect Vanderbilt to still be struggling under Derrick Mason, South Carolina will play better but their defense is still a major question mark, and Kentucky has shown improvement under Stoops but still not a contender. I think UF will be in a major transition with a new coaching staff, and I think that losing Dj Durkin will hurt because he did a nice job with that defense. Missouri will still be tough, but I look for them to take a step back after losing some big pieces on the defensive side of the ball. The top two teams in the East will be UGA and Tennessee and with that game being in Knoxville it could def go the way of the Vols who I expect to be very good this upcoming season, but I feel that Nick Chubb is so special that he and much improved defense will lead to Dawgs to Atlanta. The West is much harder to figure out because there are multiple teams that could win it, but I feel like the Razorbacks will really have a great year. Alabama and Auburn will def be in the mix, and the Mississippi schools will be tough, LSU and Texas A&M will both be wild cards with new defensive coordinators so we will see what 2015 has in store for them. So that's my prediction for this upcoming season, gimme some feedback.