2008 SEC Football Picks & Predictions
The SEC figures to be one of the
toughest conferences in the country again in 2008 with the
likes of Georgia, Florida, LSU, and Auburn. Find out where
Jimmy sees each team finishing in this 2008 SEC
predictions article. For a more in depth look at each
team, check out his individual team predictions.
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SEC East
1st
Georgia Bulldogs - The Dawgs may have a tough
schedule with Arizona State, Alabama, Tennessee,
LSU, Florida, Auburn, and Georgia Tech, but they
also have the most complete roster in the SEC
and I believe that will help them to victory in
those tough games. Georgia should win the East
and challenge for a national title.
2nd
Florida Gators – With Heisman Trophy winning QB
Tim Tebow returning along with WR Percy Harvin,
the Gators' offense will be a juggernaut again.
Florida's defense held them back last year and
that will be the reason why Georgia takes the
top slot.
3rd
Tennessee Vols – The Vols are a solid team which
will fall victim to a tough division. Losing QB
Erik Ainge will undoubtedly hurt some, but lots
of weapons at receiver and running back will
cushion some of the blow.
4th
South Carolina Gamecocks – The Gamecocks had the
worst run defense in the SEC last season and a
suspect offensive line does not go in their
favor either. Head coach Steve Spurrier will
keep them in games with his innovative
offensive, but in the end S.C. doesn't have
enough horses.
5th
Kentucky Wildcats – With the loss of star QB
Andre Woodson, Kentucky's last place scoring
defense will really show this season. After
back-to-back eight win campaigns, it looks like
the Cats will fall short of the .500 mark.
6th
Vanderbilt Commodores – Vandy's defense was
solid last season and will be again, but there
is nothing on the other side of the ball. Vandy
was 11th in the SEC in total yards last year and
without receiver Earl Bennett in the mix this
season, the offense will be in even worse shape.
SEC West
1st
LSU Tigers – Slew of talent remains for the
defending national champs. With great offensive
and defensive lines, the Tigers can overcome the
loss of QB Ryan Perrilloux.
2nd
Auburn Tigers – The Tigers' new spread
option offensive worked well in last year's bowl
game and I expect it to continue to give teams
problems this season. Auburn has a chance to win
the West by beating LSU at home in late
September.
3rd
Alabama Tide – Nick Saban's rebuilding
project continues and it won't be long before
this team is challenging for tops in the West
with a top notch recruiting class coming in.
4th
Mississippi State Bulldogs – This team is
all defense and that defense is good enough to
keep the Bulldogs in just about every game, but
the worst offense in the SEC drags them down.
5th
Mississippi Rebels – The Rebels likely won't be
worth a lick this season, but the future looks
bright with the hire of long time Arkansas head
man Houston Nutt.
6th
Arkansas Razorbacks – It doesn't seem right with
the Razorbacks on the bottom of my list, but
with the key losses of Darren McFadden, Felix
Jones, and Marcus Monk, it's going to be tough
to win games.
Check out more details in our Who Will Win the SEC Football Conference article.
June 2nd, 2008