A Look at the SEC

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Originally Posted by IndianaVolunteer

Lsu has a FULL stable of good running backs. They return an experienced oline. And they're finally done with the horrid quarterback play of Jefferson. I'd take Mettenbeger over Jefferson anyday. Lsu will be a run first team anyway. Not saying they are better then Bama, but i don't agree with your analysis either.

That's cool - we'll see how it plays out. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just think with Ark getting both Bama and LSU at home this year they might be able to pick off one of them.
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[JD05]

There is one thing about it boys, if were 5-0 after the UGA game, you might want to watch out for UT to win this thing. I'm talking about the SEC. It's very possible that if we end September 4-0 and go to Georgia and win that game to be 5-0, it'll be on like donkey kong.

[IndianaVolunteer]

Originally Posted by fade route

That's cool - we'll see how it plays out. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just think with Ark getting both Bama and LSU at home this year they might be able to pick off one of them.
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Bama lost a lot more players on defense than lsu. I'd say lsu has the edge over ark bc i dont think ark will be able to score much on them. And i believe lsu can wear out a lot of teams with their running backs.

[UTGhostHunter]

Originally Posted by DeepSpringsVol

So everyone thinks the Arkansas shot completely came off the tracks?

No, I think Alabama might be vulnerable, especially where Arkansas catches them. They get LSU at home and usually play them well. I don't think the loss of Petrino is as big a deal as other people seem to. I've even heard at least one prognosticator list the national championship game as Arkansas vs. USC in spite of the turmoil in Fayetteville. The other thing working in the Razorbacks favor is the fact that they may be overlooked. Don't sleep on them; they could be very dangerous.

[UTGhostHunter]

Originally Posted by Crazy Ivan

"I disagree with everbody here. Arky will contend - every analyst that knows what they're talking about rates Wilson above Bray, and their offense isn't changing just b/c Petrino is gone. They have offensive talent all over the field and depth behind it. I also don't get the love for LSU - they're a mess on offense and will start a QB that hasn't played a down of college fball. I still give the nod to Bama - Saban just knows how to get the best out of his roster year in and year out, and they're loaded again."

Arkansas doesn't have the D to compete w/ LSU and Bama. They barely won a shootout w/ aTm last season and really lucked out against Vandy. They will finish no better than 3rd in the West.

That's why they made a change on defense. They brought in a lot of talent and a new defensive coordinator. The only coach who's gone is Petrino; his brother is running the offense. The Razorbacks have receivers, led by Cobi Hamilton, a 6'3", 209 pound receiver. Hamilton had 11 receptions for 156 yards in the spring game, and tight end Chris Gragg had 9 receptions for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marquel Wade had 6 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. That doesn't sound like a depleted receiving corps or a quarterback who's having issues.

The first team offense and defense did go up against the second team offense and defense, but the Razorback's first team defense shut out the second team and the first team offense racked up 65 points. John L. Smith is a former head coach who knows the players and staff. Little has changed for the Razorbacks just because Petrino got fired, so be afraid.

[Crazy Ivan]

"That's why they made a change on defense. They brought in a lot of talent and a new defensive coordinator."

A new DC and freshmen players, no matter how talented (and I personally don't think their defensive recruiting class was that great), doesn't translate to transforming into a defense that can compete w/ Bama and LSU in 2012.

"The only coach who's gone is Petrino; his brother is running the offense. The Razorbacks have receivers, led by Cobi Hamilton, a 6'3", 209 pound receiver. Hamilton had 11 receptions for 156 yards in the spring game, and tight end Chris Gragg had 9 receptions for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marquel Wade had 6 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. That doesn't sound like a depleted receiving corps or a quarterback who's having issues."

I never said they had QB issues, or even offensive issues. Everyone knows the offense is their strength.

"The first team offense and defense did go up against the second team offense and defense, but the Razorback's first team defense shut out the second team and the first team offense racked up 65 points. John L. Smith is a former head coach who knows the players and staff. Little has changed for the Razorbacks just because Petrino got fired, so be afraid."

Why would I be afraid? UT doesn't play Ark in 2012, unless they meet in Atlanta, and that's not happening. UT has a better chance of winning the weaker East than Ark does of getting past both Bama and LSU.

[Titan&Volfan4life]

Unless Arky gets lucky against LSU and alaBubba then it's a toss up of who wins the West this season and good argumants can be made for both LSU and alaBummer this season.

Our Tennessee Vols could be a legit contender to take the SEC East this season but there's still alot of questions to be answered to predict that at this time.

If we get by N C State in game 1 then I believe we'll beat floriDUHHHH and be 3-0 and if we beat UGA and stay focused and work hard every week then all bets are off and we could stun the world this season.

2013 is really our NC season if we don't lose many juniors to the $$$ of the NFL and depending on who we lose early besides Da'rick Rogers who I think is going after the $$$ after this season which could actually lose him alot of $$$ by going early unless he proves he's 1 of the top 2 WR's in next years draft.

VFL...GBO!!!

[gohogs14]

Originally Posted by RocknRollVol

Tyler Wilson is legit and is rightfully the best QB in the conference, but the hogs would not have contended even with Petrino. They lost several weapons on offense and almost every starter from a defense that was already porous to begin with. The D will most certainty be among the worst in the conference. Add that to their loss of firepower on O, and the hogs are looking at a 8-9 win season at best. They have some talent, but they are not deep with it

Our defense didnt exactly lose "almost every starter". Jake Bequette is a big loss but i think franklin and thomas can be replaced. We got a new DC and we looked better in the cotton bowl...i think our defense will be middle of the pack in the SEC

I could see us catching alabama with the new starters they'll be breaking in but now that we lost petrino i have us going 9-3

[BeecherVol]

Dont see the Hogs getting any closer than they did last year really. I think its a toss up between them and UGA for the third best team overall.

[USMC Gators]

Originally Posted by LifeisO&W

UF has the best chance, imo.

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jk

Originally Posted by DeepSpringsVol

So everyone thinks the Arkansas shot completely came off the tracks?

11-1 (losing to LSU) before Petrino got the axe; probably 9-3 now.

[knoxvols1]

Originally Posted by fade route

I disagree with everbody here. Arky will contend - every analyst that knows what they're talking about rates Wilson above Bray, and their offense isn't changing just b/c Petrino is gone. They have offensive talent all over the field and depth behind it. I also don't get the love for LSU - they're a mess on offense and will start a QB that hasn't played a down of college fball. I still give the nod to Bama - Saban just knows how to get the best out of his roster year in and year out, and they're loaded again.
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Bama will edge out LSU (I don't see how they lost the regular season game). Arky is gonna go down the hill big time. Ole Miss just may be a surprise. Expect them to finish one up from the bottom in the West.
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[Cyclopskiller]

Originally Posted by Crazy Ivan

"I disagree with everbody here. Arky will contend - every analyst that knows what they're talking about rates Wilson above Bray, and their offense isn't changing just b/c Petrino is gone. They have offensive talent all over the field and depth behind it. I also don't get the love for LSU - they're a mess on offense and will start a QB that hasn't played a down of college fball. I still give the nod to Bama - Saban just knows how to get the best out of his roster year in and year out, and they're loaded again."

Arkansas doesn't have the D to compete w/ LSU and Bama. They barely won a shootout w/ aTm last season and really lucked out against Vandy. They will finish no better than 3rd in the West.

You can't agree with others if you can't agree with yourself.

[PimpVol]

[checkerboards09]

Texas A&M is about to enter the gauntlet of hell. What a sh*tstorm that schedule is gonna be for their first season being welcomed in the conference.

[Brooktrout]

Originally Posted by UTGhostHunter

That's why they made a change on defense. They brought in a lot of talent and a new defensive coordinator. The only coach who's gone is Petrino; his brother is running the offense. The Razorbacks have receivers, led by Cobi Hamilton, a 6'3", 209 pound receiver. Hamilton had 11 receptions for 156 yards in the spring game, and tight end Chris Gragg had 9 receptions for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marquel Wade had 6 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. That doesn't sound like a depleted receiving corps or a quarterback who's having issues.

The first team offense and defense did go up against the second team offense and defense, but the Razorback's first team defense shut out the second team and the first team offense racked up 65 points. John L. Smith is a former head coach who knows the players and staff. Little has changed for the Razorbacks just because Petrino got fired, so be afraid.

Ark will go 9-3 at best, likely 8-4 in 2012. Mark it.