You may have missed it, but the word is out that the SEC’s run in the national title game is on the rocks. Evidently, it’s kind of a big deal. Ironically, it’s all the result of conference teams beating up on each other.
- Alabama. I can’t wait to hear Saban’s response to this week’s presser question about no-huddle spread offenses. Assuming somebody in the media has the stones to ask him, that is.
- LSU. At this point, 2A to Georgia’s 2B.
- Georgia. Baby, you’ve come a long way from the South Carolina game.
- Texas A&M. It looks like they’ve put those silly “can these guys play with the SEC?” questions to rest.
- Florida. To paraphrase the UL-L coach, anytime you see the seventh-ranked team in the country storm the field like they won the Super Bowl to beat a 5-4 Sun Belt team, you know they’ve got some issues.
- South Carolina. Exorcised the Arkansas demon, so I guess this year’s commemorative ring designs itself.
- Vanderbilt. Bowl eligible with a real shot at eight regular season wins, and they’ve done it without post-game antics from the head coach.
- Mississippi State. That 7-0 start is a fading memory now.
- Mississippi. A crushing last-minute loss sets the stage for what could be a very interesting Egg Bowl.
- Missouri. The Tigers had a friend in the Tennessee defense.
- Arkansas. As badly as things have gone for John L. Smith, they could have been worse: Weber State is 1-9.
- Tennessee. It’s not just that the Vols have to beat Vanderbilt and Kentucky merely to become bowl eligible. It’s that there’s a legitimate question whether they can pull that off.
- Kentucky. What the hell, the Cats could use a bye week bounce as much as anyone.
- Auburn. It’s bad when your own fans are making jokes about hoping to get by Alabama A&M.
It seems like a good time to mention that Clemson beat Auburn by 7 to start the season.
I’d have a hard time not putting A&M and UGA in some order in the top 2 spots of a power poll right now.
I know, but don’t forget that LSU has wins over both TAMU and South Carolina.
This is the first week that I significantly disagree with your order, Bluto. I think UGA and Bama are tied for #1. Florida has to be next as the Gators have only 1 loss (to Georgia) and beat aTm and LSU. LSU comes next because it is the best of the 2 loss teams and also beat aTm. South Carolina is next because its 2 losses came to Florida and LSU. The rest–who gives a damn? Be fair about this.
Spurrier ordered the “SEC East 3rd place” rings yet?
The Barn below Kentucky? Ouch!
As much as I enjoyed seeing little Nicky’s discomfort on the sideline during the loss to A&M, it was a little bittersweet because it seemed like our only chance at the MNC was circling the drain with Bama. A SECCG win over an undefeated Bama might have been enough.
Most gut-wrenching of all… we now have to root for Kiffy. Damn.
Good article on Georgia and the SEC’s MNC hopes from Rittenberg at the Evil Empire:
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/71128/sec-now-needs-help-to-reach-title-game
I’ll root for Kiffin because I hate ND and would love to see their return to prominence derailed or delayed. I have no doubt that Kiffin will eventually eff it up for good at USC and get the boot.
Little Kiffy vs. ND….talk about your meteor games.
+1. It’s a squeaker, but I’ll be pulling for Kiffy. I was hating ND before Kiffy was born.
This.
Kiffin is – and always has been – a placeholder through probation. Once USC is back to 85 schollies, they’ll make a change. It’s all part of the plan.
Oregon State or Stanford beats Oregon. Texas beats Kansas State. If we beat Bama, we’ll be #2 and will play ND for the BCS championship. I’d love to whip them again for the MNC.
While TAMU answered the call for the SEC, Mizzou did not.
I don’t necessarily think those are jokes, Senator. Auburn fans legitimately think they will struggle with Alabama AM.
+1 I have a buddy that’s an Auburn fan and he’s seriously worried about the (other) A&M.
I don’t even know how to feel about this, but given Bama’s problem with the no-huddle spread Saturday and the fact Bobo has actually shined when spreading the Dawgs out….I’m CAUTIOUSLY intrigued by what kind of game plan he’s going to come up with.
I am along for the ride with you. I love the Dawgs prospects vs. the Tahd.
Another reason to pull for Alabama A&M, they are Bulldogs too!
Senator – I wish’d I’d said that about sakerlina. Awesome.
I was one click away from purchasing my brand new “Rajun Cajun” T-shirt until that damn punt hung up in the air. And I still may do it just yet.
Did you know – the Barn put up as many pts this past weekend as Kentucky did – bye week bounce – for the win!