Yes, Aggy, You Can Post Legitimately In The 2012-2013 SEC Thread

[symple19]

Predictions?

[DeadlyDynasty]

Ole Miss will have a better record than Aggie.

[The Reckoning]

aggie maybe wins 2 conference games.


maybe.

[coyotes_geek]

Predictions?

I think they'll beat both Mississippies and find a way to win either the Florida or Missouri game (both at home). Bowl eligible would be a successful season.

[Vito Corleone]

Aggsy go 0 for 2 against the state of Louisianna

[Brutalis]

Our offense should be breaking school records with Knile, Tyler and Cobi. I'll be in basic training then AIT from Oct. 23 to March 10. Sucks for me but I'll only catch half of the reg season.

[DesignatedT]

7-5(3-5)

[symple19]

Our offense should be breaking school records with Knile, Tyler and Cobi. I'll be in basic training then AIT from Oct. 23 to March 10. Sucks for me but I'll only catch half of the reg season.

what's your MOS? and good luck to ya

[symple19]

Auburn 8-4

Would be better if QB wasn't a glaring concern. Questions loom with 2 new coordinators and the departure of Michael Dyer, but RB's grow on trees down on the plains, so I'm not too worried about that

Next year will be AU's year, although the schedule sure does favor them this year with only 4 away games

Chizik is killing it in recruiting, especially on the defensive side. Hopefully it will be a long damn time before I see AU giving up 400 a game like they did last year

I got LSU in the west and UGA in the East -----> LSU to win both the SEC and the natty

Bama has an incredible team, I just think it's too hard to repeat. Probably the only reason i'm not picking them. Oh, plus the fact that I hate them and hope they all die :lol

[symple19]

7-5(3-5)

rather optimistic, don't you think?

I see 5-7... No way you beat both Mississippi schools, both of which are on the road

might be worse...I think SMU is a scary team to play. June Jones knows wtf he's doing. Plus you're playing in their house

[symple19]

Our offense should be breaking school records with Knile, Tyler and Cobi. I'll be in basic training then AIT from Oct. 23 to March 10. Sucks for me but I'll only catch half of the reg season.

I'll go with 8-4 or 7-5. Yes, that offense is going to be silly

You good with the new coaching staff?

[The Gemini Method]

Most interesting thing to me--is how A&M and Mizzou transition into the SEC. That and who wins the West between Bama and LSU. Hopefully there will be that long awaited USC vs. SEC match-up that fate has not given us fans.

[symple19]

Most interesting thing to me--is how A&M and Mizzou transition into the SEC. That and who wins the West between Bama and LSU. Hopefully there will be that long awaited USC vs. SEC match-up that fate has not given us fans.

I'd love to see that as well. I know the Trojan offense should be stellar, but how good is the D?

Mizzou probably has a puncher's chance in the weaker SEC East, although Tennessee should be much improved, thereby improving the division as a whole (Vanderbilt is also continuing to get better, especially recruiting)

A&M has a much tougher road in the west, although I definitely expect them to be competitive, especially at home.

They definitely both belong in the SEC. Neither will be an embarrassment, and both will improve as time goes on, imo

[The Gemini Method]

USC's linebacker corps with Haynes Pullard and the Secondary with T.J McDonald and Nickell Robey will be good. It's the DL that will be the weakest point for this team because they are young and unproven and with the injury to Devon Kennard, this may be the one thing that costs them in a game--no pass rush/stopping the run.

How is Arkansas' D? That offense will be explosive if Nile Davis is back to 2010 form.

[symple19]

USC's linebacker corps with Haynes Pullard and the Secondary with T.J McDonald and Nickell Robey will be good. It's the DL that will be the weakest point for this team because they are young and unproven and with the injury to Devon Kennard, this may be the one thing that costs them in a game--no pass rush/stopping the run.

How is Arkansas' D? That offense will be explosive if Nile Davis is back to 2010 form.

A thin/young/inexperienced DL is going to kill you against LSU/BAMA, who have two of the biggest, nastiest, and most talented O-lines in the country. They also have the backs to repeatedly pound you and against Bama you would still have to worry about the pass...LSU, not so much. Time of possession would be a huge factor in a potential matchup between SC and Bama/LSU. Also, the head coaching matchup is going to be wayyyyyyyyy in favor of whichever team ends up matched up with the Trojans. Whereas Pete Carroll inspired fear in SEC teams, Lane Kiffin will draw snickers instead

It would be an intriguing offense vs defense matchup to say the least, and in the past, USC was the one team that could own the SEC. So who knows?





Arkansas will mos def have a tremendous offense, but losing Petrino is huge and I think their defense, while solid in most areas, will just not be good enough for them to challenge for the west. (They would probably win the East going away if they were over there)

My other concern with the Razorbacks is recruiting. Not sure that Smith will be able to bring in the kind of talent, at least offensively, that Petrino did.

They're definitely better than Auburn, but significantly below the level of LSU or Bama, mainly due to the imbalance on defense.

I'm sure Brutalis can tell you more

[The Gemini Method]

Well, firstly the DL has to hold up against the likes of Oregon and whatnot before we can really get to see that in action. I would definitely give the nod to Saban in regards to having an advantage of coaching prowess. I have to wonder, though, about Les Miles and how he poorly handled the the QB situation in the BCS title game and whether he has the moxie or is it a question of other elements in regards to his planning.

While I'm not totally sold on Kiffin, he could very well be better than anyone gives him credit for. I don't know. This will be the season that either makes me a believer or one that I will begin to doubt him a little in the ways of coaching.

Does Lattimore return to form? He is a superb back and it'll be a shame if he doesn't return to somewhat form.

[Fpoonsie]

Losing season, most likely.

This is the "Bend Over and Take It" season. Next season, prolly the "Consensual, More or Less" season. 3rd year, the "Numbers Game: Maybe We'll Get Lucky" season.

[symple19]

Well, firstly the DL has to hold up against the likes of Oregon and whatnot before we can really get to see that in action. I would definitely give the nod to Saban in regards to having an advantage of coaching prowess. I have to wonder, though, about Les Miles and how he poorly handled the the QB situation in the BCS title game and whether he has the moxie or is it a question of other elements in regards to his planning.

While I'm not totally sold on Kiffin, he could very well be better than anyone gives him credit for. I don't know. This will be the season that either makes me a believer or one that I will begin to doubt him a little in the ways of coaching.

Does Lattimore return to form? He is a superb back and it'll be a shame if he doesn't return to somewhat form.

Yes, he's as good as it gets at that position in college football, but the oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooole' ball coach will pound him up the middle over and over and over because he's got shit at the QB position and no other way to win. I expect Latt to be worn down by the time he gets to the NFL, significantly shortening his career and lowering his ceiling because the visor handed it to him 30 times a game (plus 5 or so dump-offs). He shoulda went to Auburn (which he almost did) and shared carries with a bunch of other backs :lol

The Cocks will have another very good defense, though

[symple19]

Losing season, most likely.

This is the "Bend Over and Take It" season. Next season, prolly the "Consensual, More or Less" season. 3rd year, the "Numbers Game: Maybe We'll Get Lucky" season.

:lol


That's a good take, imo. You guys may surprise someone at home, but the road is going to be very, very tough

[The Gemini Method]

Yes, he's as good as it gets in that position in college football, but the oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooole' ball coach will pound him up the middle over and over and over because he's got shit at the QB position and no other way to win. I expect Latt to be worn down by the time he gets to the NFL, significantly shortening his career and lowering his ceiling because the visor handed it to him 30 times a game (plus 5 or so dump-offs). He shoulda went to Auburn (which he almost did) and shared carries with a bunch of other backs :lol

The Cocks will have another very good defense, though

Such a shame...

So is Georgia the favorite out of the SEC East? How are the Gators shaping up and seeing that clip of Vandy's coach handing out a scholarship to a walk-on was pretty much awesome.

How is Auburn going to fare this year, Symple?

[DesignatedT]

rather optimistic, don't you think?

I see 5-7... No way you beat both Mississippi schools, both of which are on the road

might be worse...I think SMU is a scary team to play. June Jones knows wtf he's doing. Plus you're playing in their house

We beat SMU 46-14 last season. Playing at their house isn't scary seeing that there will be more Aggies present than SMU fans tbqh.

La Tech is the scary OOC game but I think A&M will be ready for them. Sumlin is well aware of what they bring to the table seeing that he played them last year at Houston.


As far as conference games go I think A&M will beat Ole Miss and Mizzou and I think they will win one of the Florida, Arkansas and Mississippi State games. I really think A&M can beat Arkansas this year at home in a shootout. That type of game and offensive battle could definitely benefit Sumlin and Co.

[dirk4mvp]

Ole Miss will have a better record than Aggie.

http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs3/2024739_o.gif

[DesignatedT]

Ole Miss arguably has the toughest schedule in all of college football this season, definitely the toughest in the SEC.

[symple19]

Such a shame...

So is Georgia the favorite out of the SEC East? How are the Gators shaping up and seeing that clip of Vandy's coach handing out a scholarship to a walk-on was pretty much awesome.

How is Auburn going to fare this year, Symple?

Depends who you ask, but it seems either the Cocks or the Dawgs are being picked to win the East

Florida is the 3rd best team in the East, imo, and has tremendous questions on offense. They were abysmal last year. Muschamp won't get fired after this season, even if he only wins 7 games or so, but if he doesn't deliver by his 3rd year the he'll be gone in a big hurry. It's not like Meyer left the cupboard bare


I addressed Auburn up above, and the only thing I'll add to that is that the defense will be better this year and a favorable schedule should allow them to at least match their record from last year.

2013-14 looks to be when Chizik's excellent recruiting will start to pay off, and the team will be back to 3 deep up and down the depth chart after Tuberville let the reigns go in his final few seasons.

[DesignatedT]

Not sure who's better between Georgia and USCe but Georgia definitely has the easier path to the SECCG out of the two.

[symple19]

Not sure who's better between Georgia and USCe but Georgia definitely has the easier path to the SECCG out of the two.

agreed, but USCe gets UGA at home

[The Gemini Method]

Always wanted to see USC vs the other USC so then you can make a myriad of Trojan and Cock references...

[Fpoonsie]

Always wanted to see USC vs the other USC so then you can make a myriad of Trojan and Cock references...

:lol

[symple19]

Always wanted to see USC vs the other USC so then you can make a myriad of Trojan and Cock references...

lol, forgot that you hate that. fwiw, Gamecock supporters hate it too

but yeah, that would be epic. :rollin

[The Gemini Method]

lol, forgot that you hate that. fwiw, Gamecock supporters hate it too

but yeah, that would be epic. :rollin

Can't really do anything about it--both of the fan bases don't like it but the distinction has to be in the mascot level :lol

I still want to take a trip and see a game in Knoxville, Alabama, and Florida. Maybe someday soon. Definitely would like to hit a tailgate up in Baton Rouge or Oxford...def a different vibe than here in L.A. Love the USC tailgates and it's always fun seeing a fine hina in a Trojan jersey, but I'd like to see how them Southern girls get down.

[DesignatedT]

In other news, Kevin Sumlin named Johnny Manziel starting QB today.

http://www.aggieathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27300&ATCLID=205599012

[The Reckoning]

In other news, Kevin Sumlin named Johnny Manziel starting QB today.

http://www.aggieathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27300&ATCLID=205599012



great to see that for the ags.

corn fed country boy from kerrville who tore it up in high school. it should be interesting to see what type of numbers he can put up at the collegiate level.

[symple19]

In other news, Kevin Sumlin named Johnny Manziel starting QB today.

http://www.aggieathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27300&ATCLID=205599012

:lol starting a redshirt freshman in your first year in the league

well, if its the best you got... he's going to have to learn fast

[Blake]

In other news, Kevin Sumlin named Johnny Manziel starting QB today.

http://www.aggieathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27300&ATCLID=205599012

did Matt Davis redshirt?

[Darth_Pelican]

Most interesting thing to me--is how A&M and Mizzou transition into the SEC. That and who wins the West between Bama and LSU. Hopefully there will be that long awaited USC vs. SEC match-up that fate has not given us fans.

LSU vs. USC is long overdue. Fans of each school have been waiting for this dream matchup since the split national championship.

[Sisk]

did Matt Davis redshirt?

He will

[Brutalis]

I'll go with 8-4 or 7-5. Yes, that offense is going to be silly

You good with the new coaching staff?
That's your predicition for Arkansas???

Bro... we are more complete on both sides of the ball than oir 11-2 and 10-3 squads. Please just be hating cause no way we lose less than 10 games. :p

Not being a homer but with our qb,hb,fb,wrs and te gragg.... knike davis led the sec in rushing yr before last and is back from injury with a veteran o line... our offense will be crazy good.

Bama 11-1
Hogs 11-1
LSU 9-3
Auburn 7-5

Georgia will be good. The rest of the conf will be average to shitty including that fake ass always overrated carolina team.

[yavozerb]

That's your predicition for Arkansas???

Bro... we are more complete on both sides of the ball than oir 11-2 and 10-3 squads. Please just be hating cause no way we lose less than 10 games. :p

Not being a homer but with our qb,hb,fb,wrs and te gragg.... knike davis led the sec in rushing yr before last and is back from injury with a veteran o line... our offense will be crazy good.

Bama 11-1
Hogs 11-1
LSU 9-3
Auburn 7-5

Georgia will be good. The rest of the conf will be average to shitty including that fake ass always overrated carolina team.

I agree that the razorbacks will be pretty solid but I think 10-2 sounds a little more realistic. I see 1 loss at home (either lsu or bama) and 1 loss on the rd (south carolina). This had better be the year for Ark. with home games against lsu and bama.

[symple19]

That's your predicition for Arkansas???

Bro... we are more complete on both sides of the ball than oir 11-2 and 10-3 squads. Please just be hating cause no way we lose less than 10 games. :p

Not being a homer but with our qb,hb,fb,wrs and te gragg.... knike davis led the sec in rushing yr before last and is back from injury with a veteran o line... our offense will be crazy good.

Bama 11-1
Hogs 11-1
LSU 9-3
Auburn 7-5

Georgia will be good. The rest of the conf will be average to shitty including that fake ass always overrated carolina team.

bwahahahahahahahahah.. 11-1? you're one of the worst homers ever

you'll lose to LSU,Bama,USCe,and...wait for it...Auburn...Throw in another fluke game like TAMU or Miss St... no better than 8-4, however

How's recruiting going? lmao

[dirk4mvp]

Oct 13 is gonna be a bad day for you brah.

[symple19]

Oct 13 is gonna be a bad day for you brah.

:lol

only way Auburn loses is if the team bus drops the players off in the grove before the game :toast

[The Gemini Method]

Who is more under the gun to win? Joker, Richt or Dooley?

[symple19]

Who is more under the gun to win? Joker, Richt or Dooley?

Joker beat Tennessee last season so that bought him a few more years

Wish Romad or Chili-dog were here to explain the Richt situation...I woulda fired him a couple years ago, but I suppose their bounce-back campaign last year has bought him some breathing room. He's also still one of the best recruiters in the league

Dooley has to be on the toastiest seat. This is his most talented team and even though the Vols have been an SEC afterthought for quite some time, there is great tradition there and the fans/alumni still expect to be in the top-tier of the league. He wins anything less than eight games and he's outtie 5000. That loss to UK last year was a colossal embarrassment

[symple19]

rofl bammer fans

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[The Gemini Method]

http://www.brobible.com/files/uploads/made/files/uploads/images/sports/College-football/alabama-tattoo_640_653_s_c1_center_top_0_0.jpg

Sick Crimson Tide tatt...

[romad_20]

Joker beat Tennessee last season so that bought him a few more years

Wish Romad or Chili-dog were here to explain the Richt situation...I woulda fired him a couple years ago, but I suppose their bounce-back campaign last year has bought him some breathing room. He's also still one of the best recruiters in the league

Dooley has to be on the toastiest seat. This is his most talented team and even though the Vols have been an SEC afterthought for quite some time, there is great tradition there and the fans/alumni still expect to be in the top-tier of the league. He wins anything less than eight games and he's outtie 5000. That loss to UK last year was a colossal embarrassment

Richt situation is fine now, but let's wait till the Mizz game. UGA has been providing great signature wins for teams the last five years. They choke away that game and it'll be hotter than dooley's.

[romad_20]

Btw I'm in bama right now, huntsville, visiting my wife's german grandparents who helped fake the mo on landing :lmao. I'm surprised by the lack of excitement concerning the upcoming season. Maybe hvilleisn't a big football town?

[Sisk]

Btw I'm in bama right now, huntsville, visiting my wife's german grandparents who helped fake the mo on landing :lmao.?

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[romad_20]

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Random reference to that thread in the club about the moon landing bein fake. I thought I remembered symple posting in that thread at the same time as me. Long story short, my wife's grandfather was a part of operation paperclip, a rocket scientist and designer of the lunar rover. I told them they were full of shit. Of course it was dismissed by whoever in that thread as a conspiracy.

[Vito Corleone]

Always wanted to see USC vs the other USC so then you can make a myriad of Trojan and Cock references...

Back in the 80's when I lived in Columbia SC, I saw a T-shirt from when USC played USCe it said: "They don't make a Trojan big enough to hold our Cocks"

[romad_20]

Back to Mark Richt, Todd Grantham and that defense saved his job last season. mike Bobo may cost him his job this season. UGA was beating MSU badly in the bowl game last season anad bobo started calling a very conservative game. They lostin triple overtime. With Crowell gone and only unproven rbs they'll have to lean on Aron Murray.

I'm worried the defense will keep us in every game but bobo may lose one or two. They should be favored in every game besides SC. With the schedule they have, not to get back to Atlanta would be ahuge disappointment.

[symple19]

Back to Mark Richt, Todd Grantham and that defense saved his job last season. mike Bobo may cost him his job this season. UGA was beating MSU badly in the bowl game last season anad bobo started calling a very conservative game. They lostin triple overtime. With Crowell gone and only unproven rbs they'll have to lean on Aron Murray.

I'm worried the defense will keep us in every game but bobo may lose one or two. They should be favored in every game besides SC. With the schedule they have, not to get back to Atlanta would be ahuge disappointment.

good to see ya man

I like ugga's chances because you guys have a stud QB, something that can take a team a long way. Really, it's the only reason I like you guys over the Cocks...That, and your schedule, lol.

[symple19]

Oh, and what are your (romad) thoughts on UF and UT???

[romad_20]

Oh, and what are your (romad) thoughts on UF and UT???

I think UF's only hope is if UGA and SC both have 2 losses and they can somehow pull one of those 3-way tiebreakers out by beating one of those two. I don't think they can beat both. Their schedule isn't bad though. Their d will be better year two under Muschamp, but that offense still is eh. I don't even know if their fanbase will give him another year if their not at least in the East conversation at the end of the year.

UT's only chance is if something crazy happens. They would have to win 2 or 3 of these games: Florida, SC, Bama, UGA and Mizzou. Not to mention they would have to run the table on UK, Vandy (rival and on the upswing although Franklin is a douche) Miss St. All doable but I don't trust them.

What's the deal with Auburn? Are they going to respond to two new coordinators? Brian Van Gorder is a shitty NFL coordinator, but a f-ing elite college level coach. His Georgia teams were awesome. They went 42-10 with him as d-coordinator and they gave maybe 15 points ppg during that strech. I think they gave up 30 points only once.

[symple19]

What's the deal with Auburn? Are they going to respond to two new coordinators? Brian Van Gorder is a shitty NFL coordinator, but a f-ing elite college level coach. His Georgia teams were awesome. They went 42-10 with him as d-coordinator and they gave maybe 15 points ppg during that strech. I think they gave up 30 points only once.

I like Van Gorder as the pick for D-coord, he's a proven commodity, but I'm not so sure about Loeffler. I suppose his claim to fame is being a QB coach for UF when Teabag was there, not exactly a fact that gets me excited. Teabag's mechanics were/are shit, so I'm not real sure how he coached him up other than to say, "put your head down and run straight". After that he went to Temple and coached a statistically impressive offense (in the MAC, lol) to their first bowl victory since 79'. So basically he has 1 year as an OC and a bunch of years coaching QB's (He was a grad assistant QB coach in Brady's final year at Michigan, and also coached Brian Griese, Chad Henne, Drew Henson and John Navarre).

Basically, I don't know. He has kept some of Malzahn's schemes while at the same time implementing many of his own styles. There will be elements of a pro-style, west-coast passing attack coupled with pistol, shotgun, spread, etc. I suppose I expect to see a lot of different formations, which isn't necessarily a good thing, imo. The skill personnel are geared towards the spread, so I'm not sure a pro-style attack is the best option, especially considering the lack of depth at running back. I'm also worried that he may try to get too fancy and implement too much, overloading the players and causing the offense to be uncertain and sluggish (like the offense was under Tony Franklin)

I've learned not to jump to conclusions with new coaches after crying about Chizik loudly upon his hiring. CGC has been very good thus far at putting his staff together, so he gets the benefit of the doubt for this hire.

Auburn's early schedule is fucking tough, so we'll all know by 6 games in or so if he's good or if he's going to struggle. The passing game must improve if the Tigers are to have any hope beating Bama/LSU/Ark/UGA

[symple19]

Female to try out for LSU kicking job

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8278704/former-lsu-goalie-mo-isom-try-kicker-tigers-football-team-no-matter-happens-knows-not-end

[symple19]

SEC-Wide drug policy a good idea in wake of Mathieu ordeal?


BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - If Tyrann Mathieu played at Auburn, there would be no guessing game. He wouldn't play at Auburn again.
If the 2011 Heisman finalist failed a drug test in 2012 for the third time in his college career -- as it has been reported he did at LSU -- the door wouldn't even be ajar for his possible return to the field in 2013.
That door would be closed, locked and boarded up.
Why?
Auburn's drug policy is stricter than LSU's.
How is that possible?
The SEC leaves drug poliLuck_The_Fakers_cies up to its individual members, from the freLuck_The_Fakers_quency of testing to the seLuck_The_Fakers_verity of punishment.
Does that make sense?
Not in the least. It's about time the conference's 14 members put their heads together to come up with a uniform drug policy for the entire league.
Mathieu's suspension for the entire 2012 season is the perfect time to re-open a debate that's been disLuck_The_Fakers_cussed behind the scenes from time to time but hasn't been a front-burner issue of late. Right now, the playing field is far from level when it comes to getting players that have failed drug tests back on the field.
The 2011 national defensive player of the year was the most high-profile player in the nation's most high-profile league, but instead of getting ready for next Saturday's opener against North Texas in Baton Rouge, he's dealing with his personal issues at a rehab clinic in Houston.
Since LSU announced his suspension 12 days ago, there's been a great deal of debate about whether the school's drug policy would allow him to come back and play for the Tigers in 2013.
LSU's policy is similar to others in the SEC that were provided to The Birmingham News or were available on athletic department websites. Test positive the first time, and there's treatment but no loss of playing time.
Test positive a second time, and there's a suspension for up to 15 percent of the season. Mathieu was suspended for one game in 2011 against Auburn because, ESPN.com reported, he'd failed a drug test for synthetic marijuana.
Test positive a third time, LSU's policy says, and there's a one-year suspension from competition.
Auburn's policy, which the school provided to The News, is less forgiving. It hits student-athletes with longer suspensions more quickly, depending on the banned substance involved.
Test positive the first time for traditional or synthetic marijuana, and there's counseling but no loss of playing time. Test positive the first time for another banned substance, and you're suspended for 50 percent of your season.
If your first and second positive tests are for either kind of marijuana, the second positive test triggers a suspension for 50 percent of your season. A third positive test in that category, and you lose your privilege to play at Auburn permanently.
You don't get a third strike if either of your first two positive tests are for a banned substance other than marijuana. In that case, strike two and you're out. Permanently.
"On the testing side, I'm 100 percent satisfied with what we're doing," Auburn AD Jay Jacobs told me Tuesday on 97.3 The Zone.
"We don't have a lot that show up (positive) the second time."
Or the first time. Jacobs said that Auburn conducts about 1,300 drug tests a year on its student-athletes. Less than 1 percent of the tests come back positive, he said, and some of those are for prescription drugs pre-approved by the school's medical staff.
Tougher sanctions for failing more than one test would seem to be a stronger deterrent. They would appear to be in the best interest of helping a student-athlete change his behavior after the first failed test.
Drug policies aren't about competition. They're about a mix of compassion and discipline. Wouldn't it be nice to see the SEC's schools pool their data and come up with the best possible program to deal with an issue that every one of them faces?
That way, they could level the playing field while doing everything possible to set their players straight.http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/08/auburns_tougher_drug_policy_wo.html

[romad_20]

SEC-Wide drug policy a good idea in wake of Mathieu ordeal?


Most people who live in Louisiana need to use drugs just to cope with being in that craphole.


I still can't figure out why they drug test for weed anywhere in sports. Test for performance enhancing drugs only. It's pretty obvious that he had zero trouble performing while smoking a little weed.

[symple19]

SI SEC preview

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/08/23/sec-conference-preview/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a0

[symple19]

Auburn's star center, Reese Dismukes, was suspended today after getting arrested for public intox. He was a freshman all-american last year

HUGE loss. Fucking dumbass


Edit: The more I read about this the more it pisses me off. Auburn obviously has a problem, there have been far too many arrests since Chizik took over. I'd rather lose football games than have a bunch of fucking idiots running around doing stupid shit on (what seems like) a monthly basis

Jesus fucking christ, and a week before a huge opener against Clemson:bang

[The Gemini Method]

Symple, you have to realize that these players are kids and don't really understand the concept of thinking the long way and yeah the majority don't do things like this; it is not a surprise that alcohol + young adults + adolation of being a ball player = mishaps. It's a shame but this is a phenomena that happens even up into the Pro ranks.

[symple19]

Symple, you have to realize that these players are kids and don't really understand the concept of thinking the long way and yeah the majority don't do things like this; it is not a surprise that alcohol + young adults + adolation of being a ball player = mishaps. It's a shame but this is a phenomena that happens even up into the Pro ranks.

Problem isn't necessarily this one particular situation. It seems as though it's becoming systemic. That's what pisses me off the most.

[symple19]

Most people who live in Louisiana need to use drugs just to cope with being in that craphole.


.

I lol'd

[romad_20]

Problem isn't necessarily this one particular situation. It seems as though it's becoming systemic. That's what pisses me off the most.

Most programs have issues like this though. Crowell at UGA, Da Rick Rodgers at UT (what a stupid fucking name anyway). Unfortunately, when you need very fast, strong people for a game, the bulk of them are also stupid. It doesn't matter who the coach is, they're going to do stupid shit.

[DesignatedT]

Hurricane Isaac is really going to affect that A&M / La Tech game Thursday night in Shreveport.

[benefactor]

Hurricane Isaac is really going to affect that A&M / La Tech game Thursday night in Shreveport.
Gonna be nasty for sure. The storm won't be strong enough to cancel it but there will be a shit ton of rain.

[symple19]

Most programs have issues like this though. Crowell at UGA, Da Rick Rodgers at UT (what a stupid fucking name anyway). Unfortunately, when you need very fast, strong people for a game, the bulk of them are also stupid. It doesn't matter who the coach is, they're going to do stupid shit.

Unfortunately, It seems our two schools have had maybe the worst problems with this in the SEC

I'm probably retarded for wanting to hold these dumb fucks to a higher standard...but it is what it is

Maybe everyone should go to the Bammer method and put the local cops on the booster's payroll :lol j/k

[symple19]

Hurricane Isaac is really going to affect that A&M / La Tech game Thursday night in Shreveport.

I know Aggy has a pass happy attack. Does La Tech rely on the air show as well?

Could be ugly if it's a slog-fest

How are you feeling about the matchup?

Confident in your young QB?

[DesignatedT]

Both teams run a pass happy attack. Fortunately, If the rain and wind is bad, A&M definitely has a great advantage when it comes to the running game. La Tech's O-Line is very experienced but it still doesn't match up to ours and we have some great running backs to give the ball to. Turnovers will be key if the conditions are bad.

[symple19]

I love rainy conditions...mostly because I love an ugly, down in the trenches type of game

[DesignatedT]

A&M vs La Tech has been postponed until October 13th. Both teams happened to have a bye that week.

This now means we will play 12 straight weeks with no bye and will not have a warm up game before Florida next Saturday.

[coyotes_geek]

???

Couldn't play on Saturday or Sunday?

[DesignatedT]

LA Tech Football ‏@LATechFB
For the safety of fans and student-athletes, Louisiana Tech's game vs. Texas A&M has been postponed until Oct. 13. #LATechSports

[DesignatedT]

Kate Hairopoulos ?@khairopoulos
La Tech says for safety of fans and athletes, game vs. A&M has been postponed until Oct. 13. A&M wanted to play it - now opens w/ Florida

[DesignatedT]

Look at this stretch now for us.


10/6 @ Ole Miss
10/13 @ LaTech
10/20 vs. LSU
10/27 @ Auburn
11/03 @ State
11/10 @ Alabama

Doubt we win more than 6 games now.

[ThePop]

While that sucks, Florida shouldn't be that great with their lack of a QB. Plus it's a home game.

As for the lack of a bye game...ouch.

[symple19]

A&M vs La Tech has been postponed until October 13th. Both teams happened to have a bye that week.

This now means we will play 12 straight weeks with no bye and will not have a warm up game before Florida next Saturday.

Damn..sucks for you guys. Things just got a lot tougher

[romad_20]

I thought A&M would win 6 games to begin with this year but this makes that even harder.

How much confidence do you guys have in the new coach and new starting QB facing a very good UF defense right out the gates?

[Vito Corleone]

aggsy need to realize that LT was not a gimme game to begin with, they have a legit chance of winning this game. Losing the bye week does suck and will likely affect you guys going into LSU, but the truth is you didn't have a chance against LSU to begin with.

[coyotes_geek]

I thought A&M would win 6 games to begin with this year but this makes that even harder.

How much confidence do you guys have in the new coach and new starting QB facing a very good UF defense right out the gates?

I'm more confident in the coach than the QB, but overall I still see this game as a coin flip.

[ThePop]

Aggy fitting in

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/aggies/2012/08/jenkins-matthews-suspended-for-oct-13-louisiana-tech-game/

[DesignatedT]

Football starts tonight!

USC vs Vandy

Who ya got?

[The Gemini Method]

South Carolina (will not soil USC with using it for the Cocks.) Lattimore will go strong and the Commodores will keep it close but fall in the 4th.

[DesignatedT]

It's pouring rain.

[The Gemini Method]

Hurricane? Running game will be ultra important...

[symple19]

Not impressed with the Cocks. And that was an easy pass interference call toward the end.

[romad_20]

SC's offense looks awful, as usual. They needed to just run the hell out of lattimore last night. I'm not sure their defense is as good as advertised. Vandy looked scrappy, but not good enough to hang around like that.

and yes, that should have been pass interference.

[DesignatedT]

I didn't realize that all of USCe wide receivers were all under like 5'9. That's a serious problem. Takes away the down field threat.

[symple19]

they would still need a QB to get the ball to em' even if they were tall. Can't believe Spurrier hasn't been able to get better QBs in there..

[The Gemini Method]

they would still need a QB to get the ball to em' even if they were tall. Can't believe Spurrier hasn't been able to get better QBs in there..

Guess the generation relevance of Spurrier has waned. I was wondering why someone who was instrumental in getting pretty good QB talent @ Gainesville hasn't been able to replicate his success at South Carolina.

[Vito Corleone]

SEC country isn't really known for producing great QBs.

[dirk4mvp]

Any of you aggies coming to Oxford for that game later this year?

[symple19]

SEC country isn't really known for producing great QBs.

true...but even a good passing qb and SoCo would be a legit natty contender, imo.

[Sisk]

Any of you aggies coming to Oxford for that game later this year?

I wish. The hotels were gone in like 24 hours it seems. Have some friends going up there, though. I definitely plan on going there next time, though.

[symple19]

lol Florida. They lose this (at home, no less) and Muschamp is instantly on the hottest seat in the nation

[ThePop]

Looks like aggy will get their first SECSECSEC win in forever.

[symple19]

I'm pleased with the effort Auburn put out there tonight. Didn't expect them to win, much less be in the game at the end, so I'll take it. Lol the 4th best team in the SEC west taking the veteran, defending ACC champs to the wire

Really liked the scheme on defense, but giving up 500+ is still not good enough. Lot's of credit to Clemson's Boyd for keeping plays alive time after time. Auburn is going to have to learn how to wrap up. So many missed tackles...Don't even wanna see the RAC yardage. D-line is also going to have to get better, obviously. Missed tackles or no, you can't give up 200+ on the ground and win

Kiehl Frazier showed some flashes of what he can do, but his decision making was suspect and he still doesn't handle pressure well when the pocket is collapsing. He's also got to learn when to throw it away and when to run. He's a true soph, so I think those things will come eventually. Tre Mason looked like a stud running the football, but his one fumble was huge. Was so awesome to see a fullback clearing holes for Auburn runners again. Prosch is a beast. O-line played pretty well for such a young group, especially since it was their first game. Once the Tigers get their center back it should improve even more.

Can't complain too much, really. A young squad doing what young squads do. Not converting in the redzone, not getting their feet inbounds, missing assignments and reads... The usual. But they found a way to hang around against a team that should go head to head with FSU for the ACC title. Great way to open up and test themselves on a neutral field instead of beating a patsy at home. Should definitely help them as the season wears on. Pretty sure they got out of there without any bad injuries too

[DMX7]

Looks like aggy will get their first SECSECSEC win in forever.

Aggie played a great game. Give Bama.... I mean them... their due.

[BRHornet45]

sons I think that the Aggies will be a little better than most are giving them credit for. I'm gonna predict ...


vs Florida - W (this one will get em talking)

@ Southern Methodist - W

vs South Carolina State - W

vs Arkansas - L

@ Ole PISS - W

@ Louisiana Tech - W

vs LSU - L

@ Auburn - L

@ Mississippi State - W

@ Alabama - L

vs Sam Houston State - W

vs Missouri - W


8-4 (3-4)

with a nice bowl bid ... and I think that 8-4ish record is about the best they will do in the near future unless something drastic changes.

[Pelicans78]

I think Aggie will lose at Starkville.

[symple19]

I think Aggie will lose at Starkville.

agreed. I still see them losing to at least one of the Miss teams.

Especially now that they have no bye week

New coach + new quarterback and a suspect defense? Not a recipe for 8-4

However, next year should set up a lot nicer for them. I don't see any reason with the way they're recruiting that they can't have success in the long run

[dirk4mvp]

it's FREEZEing in here scros

[dirk4mvp]

I wish. The hotels were gone in like 24 hours it seems. Have some friends going up there, though. I definitely plan on going there next time, though.

if you have the money to drop, some scros on craigslist rent their houses out for ~1k a weekend.

[symple19]

For some quality lulz, follow this link https://twitter.com/#!/search/%22Big%2010%22

[romad_20]

UGA didn't impress me this weekend. Actually, the players did impress me, Mike Bobo however, did not. Gurley with 100 yards rushing 2 TD's and 100 yard return KR for TD is great for a true freshmen. Now to Mike "Bozo" Bobo, if I have to see 1st and bomb down the field 20 times a game while you have two stud freshmen running backs chomping at the bit ready to destroy an undersized D line, my head's going to explode. Which is better 2nd and 4 or 2nd and 10?

I thought the defense did well in the second half, considering half the team is suspended. I hope to god we get Rambo (awesome, I know) and Olgetree back this week for Mizzou. If not, we might see the two new comers to the SEC both get victories next week.

The best thing I took from the UGA game was no turnovers and hardly any penalties. That's great for a team that does both, a lot.

As for Bama, they did exactly what a good team should do. Play to it's strengths, run the ball effectively to set up play action and play solid defense. I didn't see them throwing the ball 5 times in a row when they know they can run. I hope UGA learns this lesson this week. My mind tells me if Bobo hasn't learned it in 5 years it won't happen this week.

I was hoping for an Auburn win, but they did have a very good showing against a strong Clemson offense. I like they way the D played much better than the crappy D they played last year, and their offense looked much more settled and consistent than the spread they were running.

All in all, SEC played well this weekend and I'm ready to see these teams full strength with a couple of games under their belts. It's hard to remind yourself these are kids out there and they are going to make mistakes.

[romad_20]

#Mizzou D-tackle Sheldon Richardson on Georgia: "It's like watching Big Ten football. It's old man football.":lol

Let the smacktalk begin!!! Come on Mizzou fans, where you at?

[symple19]

All in all, SEC played well this weekend and I'm ready to see these teams full strength with a couple of games under their belts. It's hard to remind yourself these are kids out there and they are going to make mistakes.

indeed

[The Reckoning]

what else do you expect with a coach named bobo?

[symple19]

lol spurrier

http://i.imgur.com/41mVP.jpg

[symple19]

Mike Bobo

crofl - here ya go Romad :lol

http://www.sectalk.com/board/public/imported_images/i.imgur.com/C3uYB.jpg

http://www.sectalk.com/boards/images/imported/2010/10/roflbot7-1.jpg

[symple19]

annnnnd Auburn's Loeffler

http://www.sectalk.com/board/public/imported_images/i.imgur.com/7UA2P.jpg

[symple19]

http://friendsoftheprogram.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skepticalfranklin-292x300.jpghttp://friendsoftheprogram.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dooley-300x267.jpghttp://friendsoftheprogram.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/muschamprealization-300x298.jpghttp://friendsoftheprogram.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ukunis-300x200.jpghttp://friendsoftheprogram.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lsubama-278x300.jpg


:lol

[symple19]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Florida/Gators_Rough_Waters.gif

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1155458/Splendor_in_the_Grass.gif

[symple19]

LSUfreek is the greatest. That honey badger gif is one of his best ever

[romad_20]

LSUfreek is the greatest. That honey badger gif is one of his best ever

Miles's face is priceless :rollin

[benefactor]

:lol

[The Gemini Method]

lol

[symple19]

The SEC West looking pretty awful outside of Bama/LSU. Auburn/Ark regress. MSU may be improved, but beating Auburn is apparently not hard to do. A&M blows it in the second half.

Now, Auburn gets to lose to ULM next week just like Arkansas did, only it will be a lot worse.

[symple19]

lol

https://www.facebook.com/FireChizik

[romad_20]

I feel for you, Symple. That was just an awful showing yesterday by Auburn. I'm not sure what Chizik did with the talent that Auburn usually puts on the field but they looked lost. Miss St offensive game looked good. I never thought I would say that.

Bama and LSU played cupcakes, but looked good. The Michigan win doesn't look quite as impressive with them barely being able to beat AF today. The Big 10 shit the bed overall. Ohio St and Mich St are the only two teams worth anything in that conference this year.

Arkansas :lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lmao:lmao:lmao:rollin:rollin :rollin That teams deserve anything they get after hiring that p.o.s. that fucked them over just like he fucked my beloved Falcons.

The two best games of the day were the newbies getting their first taste of the SEC. A&M's QB looks like he's going to be a force for them. I think that RB they have may have some success too. The only caveat to that is, they are both going to be beaten to a pulp if they don't learn when to go down. They both pretty undersized to stay healthy long taking big hits.

Florida's defense won the game, which is where I thought they needed to have success to win. Their line woke up in the second half and they played like the Florida teams I'm used to seeing. Big props to Gillislee. Dude played with some ridiculous heart and made a great run while injured.

Now to UGA and Mizzou. First half was hard to watch. Both teams looked and played really bad, but at some point in the second quarter the real teams emerged. I really don't think Mizzou would have scored more than 6 points if UGA had all of its defensive players back. Once Jarvis Jones gets his runnin' buddies back, this defense is going to be scary, scary good. JJ is the best LB in the country and he is probably going to rewrite all of the UGA sack and tackle for loss records this year.

I was please with the effort in the second half and the way the defense bowed up with all the 2nd and 3rd stringers getting time. Murray has to not make mistakes (how many times has this been said). Good thing is they should have everyone back for SC and should be going into that game undefeated. If that's the case and there are no injuries, I don't see them losing to anyone on their schedule the rest of the way.

I'm starting to believe in this team and can't wait for the defense to be at full strength!

[Pelicans78]

I hope you're right Romad. Georgia has elite talent. I just don't trust the coaching, especially Bobo even though the offense was sharp in the 2nd half. I did like how decisive Murray was yesterday. Making quick reads, accurate throws. Bennett was an asshole yesterday with those 3 drops. They should drill South Carolina, but Im worried about stupid mistakes keeping the game close.

[8FOR!3]

Georgia/South Carolina will be a great game.

[romad_20]

Georgia/South Carolina will be a great game.

Good game for the Aggies yesterday.

Problem with A&M and Mizzou isn't with their starters but their depth. We all saw some very physical play in those two games yesterday, and the Aggies were really popping Florida in the mouth, but Florida continues to counter punch, as will the rest in the SEC. It's going to be a war of attrition on those two squads this year. We're really going to have to revisit both teams at the end of the year and see how those rosters held up to truly see how far they have to go.

[Sisk]

Good game for the Aggies yesterday.

Problem with A&M and Mizzou isn't with their starters but their depth. We all saw some very physical play in those two games yesterday, and the Aggies were really popping Florida in the mouth, but Florida continues to counter punch, as will the rest in the SEC. It's going to be a war of attrition on those two squads this year. We're really going to have to revisit both teams at the end of the year and see how those rosters held up to truly see how far they have to go.

Did you hear about the old man football chant at mizzou after yall won? Pretty funny

5qJ9DuUa0cM

Also did you hear that Richardson went up to Richt and apologized?

http://i.imgur.com/TFH0e.jpeg

[symple19]

Did you hear about the old man football chant at mizzou after yall won? Pretty funny

5qJ9DuUa0cM

Also did you hear that Richardson went up to Richt and apologized?

http://i.imgur.com/TFH0e.jpeg

:lol @ that chant...awesome

Good to see the youngster eat his words and apologize

[romad_20]

Did you hear about the old man football chant at mizzou after yall won? Pretty funny

5qJ9DuUa0cM

Also did you hear that Richardson went up to Richt and apologized?

http://i.imgur.com/TFH0e.jpeg

I heard about the chant but not the apology. Pretty damn classy of him. TBH it didn't bother me in the least bit what he said. It added some excitement for the game and made the talking heads think that Mizzou was going to come out and upset the Dawgs.

What's everyone's thoughts on this Old Miss UT game. I really didn't even know this was happening until yesterday. I haven't watched a UT game since last year and have no idea what's going on with that squad.

Also, thoughts on the Tenn/ Fla game? I think Tenn gets them this week.

[DesignatedT]

Florida fan write-up about his visit this weekend:

http://tabmetrodallas.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/74/

[DesignatedT]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/social_assets/cfb/Week_2/TexasAM_Florida/BenMalena_truckStick.gif

[symple19]

the old one-two combo...kill em with kindness and then run em' over, eh? :lol

[symple19]

I heard about the chant but not the apology. Pretty damn classy of him. TBH it didn't bother me in the least bit what he said. It added some excitement for the game and made the talking heads think that Mizzou was going to come out and upset the Dawgs.

What's everyone's thoughts on this Old Miss UT game. I really didn't even know this was happening until yesterday. I haven't watched a UT game since last year and have no idea what's going on with that squad.

Also, thoughts on the Tenn/ Fla game? I think Tenn gets them this week.

Unfortunately, I haven't seen either team play yet (Tenn/UF)... So I couldn't tell you. Guess I did see a bit of UF's first game, but not really enough to make a call. It's kinda like choosing sides in a fight between two fat kids you both hate

...Nor have I seen UTAustin or Old Mrs. Where is the game? I'd give the rebs a shot if it was in Oxford, mostly just to piss off the board horn fans :lol

[DesignatedT]

Game is in Oxford. I think it will be a close game.

I think Tenn/Fla will be a good one as well. I think Tenn can squeak that game out though.

[symple19]

Sure hope the Rebs win. It would be a glorious, thermonuclear meltdown up in heeyuh

[symple19]

Dirk..whaddya think???

[Sisk]

I think Tennessee beats Florida and finishes 3rd in the east.

Ole Miss should keep it close and has a shot at winning, but they could also play terrible and get destroyed by the horns D. Hope they pull it off though, the meltdown would be hilarious.

[DesignatedT]

tLOeZKaZFwA

[ThePop]

Doesn't the team usually enter from under the screen?

[DesignatedT]

That changed this season.

[dirk4mvp]

Dirk..whaddya think???

I haven't watches any Texas games this year, but I think Bo Wallace and his golden locks of destiny will make it a pretty solid game, tbh.

[Pelicans78]

I think Ole Miss will be competitive, but my gut says Texas will pull it out.

I see the Vols winning fairly easily at home.

[romad_20]

Found these two articles quite informative.

This one about UGA's drug policy currently keeping two all-american's from playing the first four games

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/06/12/georgia-drug-policy/index.html

This one about Oregon's new super tough drug policy:lol

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/story/_/id/8346278/oregon-ducks-trying-random-drug-testing-athletes

Anyone want to explain this from Pac-12 perspective, since they're all high and mighty about their super clean programs?

[DesignatedT]

Another big hit for LSU. 4 more players suspended. This time for academics.

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2012/09/four_lsu_football_players_acad.html

That makes 9 of their players out so far this season.

[romad_20]

Another big hit for LSU. 4 more players suspended. This time for academics.

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2012/09/four_lsu_football_players_acad.html

That makes 9 of their players out so far this season.

Well, I don't feel so bad now. Mad Hatter is cracking down on that books learnin'.

[symple19]

dayum. Good thing LSU is so deep

[The Gemini Method]

Found these two articles quite informative.

This one about UGA's drug policy currently keeping two all-american's from playing the first four games

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/06/12/georgia-drug-policy/index.html

This one about Oregon's new super tough drug policy:lol

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/story/_/id/8346278/oregon-ducks-trying-random-drug-testing-athletes

Anyone want to explain this from Pac-12 perspective, since they're all high and mighty about their super clean programs?

High and mighty? Have you ever been to Oregon? Probably the best smoke out there of any state (tied with Cali probably...). It is undoubtedly hard to stay clean if you're playing for UO. At least they're being proactive as this is a situation that has plagued many a major program and it should be something looked into. I think the Honey Badger situation is making teams look harder on maintaining a sense of control over the players that is needed because college is such a partying time.

[romad_20]

Well, the lower half of the SEC looked like crap yesterday. This looks like a 4 team race for the SEC, Bama, LSU, UGA and USC, maybe Florida.

I'm really surprised at how far Auburn has fallen. I don't get it, is Chizik that bad? They are beyond lucky with that hail mary before the half yesterday.

Florida made some good adjustments at halftime to put it on Tenn. Dooley is something like 4-17 in SEC play now, which means he's about to be done.

USC has some issues with injury at the QB position. Couldn't gather much more from that game yesterday.

Same with UGA. The offense looked unstoppable but it was FAU. Props to the two new freshmen runners, Gurley and Marshal. The defense was awful in the first half, but Jarvis Jones was held out of the game as a precaution with his groin strain and they played a ton of backups from the start. I guess they were trying to develop depth. I'm still waiting to see this defense at full strength, and that's two weeks away still.

LSU started super slow but got it together and blew out Idaho. Not much else to say about that.

Bama mopped the floor with a undermanned and poorly coach Arkansas team. I don't think I've ever seen a team fold and give up so much in an SEC game. Oh well, they deserve it for hiring that fuck Booby Petrino.

Ole Miss's offense actually looked ok. I'm not sure if that was UT's secondary or Ole Miss's players. They took it on the chin from a much more talented Texas team. Maybe Ole Miss should look into playing defense from now on.

UK. I don't know what to say, start over maybe.

Mizzou looked ok, but they need Franklin back to have any chance at USC next weekend.

Miss St beat Troy. I'm not going to lie, I didn't even watch a highlight.

A&M and Vandy did what they were supposed to do and beat down weaker competition.

I don't know if there will be an undefeated SEC team this year. The good thing is I don't know if there will be any other undefeated teams this year, maybe FSU. I think the field is wide open this year and there should be some serious drama at the end of the season.

[symple19]

Yeah, Auburn isn't playing well, and you have to point at the coaching staff. There's plenty of talent there, it's just not being coached up/utilized properly

At this point, I think they need to just stick with Frazier and let him take his lumps. Hopefully he'll learn from this awful year and become a better player. The offensive line isn't bad and has one of the best positional coaches in the country. Otherwise, the rest of the team is a question mark and there may need to be changes at other positions in terms of coaching.

And of course the buck stops with Chizik. This team has no identity and doesn't play with intensity. They're mistake prone and don't play like a cohesive unit on offense. Fundamentals are weak (tackling), NFL caliber weapons are underutilized (Blake & Lutz), and it's just a general mess.

I'm not advocating Cheezit getting fired...yet. But if there's not marked improvement as the season goes on, I think that may be something the University should consider

[DesignatedT]

Alabama is too good. LSU wont beat them and nobody else has a chance. Georgia should make it to the SECCG and might give Bama its best shot but I just don't see them losing a game.

[symple19]

I watched Florida/Tennessee and OM play.

OM has some impressive weapons on offense. Moncrief and Wallace should develop into very good players and they have some decent RB's. Problem is in the trenches, where their lines were completely outclassed by UT

Florida continues to improve. Driskel finally looks like he may live up to the hype. As he goes, Fla will go. With a stout defense and Muschamp starting to look like a guy who can make good decisions/adjustments in-game, this team could be scary in the East.

Tennessee is obviously better, but still 4th best in the East. Dooley is done unless he beats Alabama or UGA, which just ain't gonna happen

Although Arkansas is indeed a farce, Bama is that damn good. Sometimes it's harder to show up with the same intensity week in and week out and the Tide have done exactly that. Whoever comes out of that LSU/Bama tilt undefeated won't lose and will roll into the NC game, imo

[DesignatedT]

Florida was certainly impressive yesterday. OM doesn't play a lick of defense. Giving up 60+ to Texas is just horrible.

After Bama/LSU the west gets pretty interesting. I guess you'd put state at 3 right now but I'm pretty interested to see how the rest of the west shakes out and where A&M stands.

[The Gemini Method]

Good to see Florida improve and quite possibly be back to being that fearsome member from the SEC East that will challenge Alabama and LSU for SEC supremacy. I thought Tenn was going to be a returning challenger, but they look still a few years away from being an elite contender. Should be an awesome war between the Southern schools.

[symple19]

Florida was certainly impressive yesterday. OM doesn't play a lick of defense. Giving up 60+ to Texas is just horrible.

After Bama/LSU the west gets pretty interesting. I guess you'd put state at 3 right now but I'm pretty interested to see how the rest of the west shakes out and where A&M stands.

Right now I'd say you guys are ahead of AU/OM/Ark...maybe even with MSU. Your offense is certainly better than all but maybe OM (overall you're much better than the Rebs, though, imo)

That being said, UA/LSU are so far beyond the rest it's ridiculous

Top to bottom the East is probably better this year than the West which is a complete surprise to me

[symple19]

Long season, though

[DesignatedT]

Long season, though

Certainly.


What do you think about Auburn getting 19 vs LSU this weekend?

[symple19]

Certainly.


What do you think about Auburn getting 19 vs LSU this weekend?

Well...............It's probably accurate

HOWEVA

This is a rivalry game, and one in which some of the craziest games in the last 25 years have been played.

The game where LSU beat #1 Auburn and the crowd was so loud it registered on the Richter scale (88')

The game in 94' where LSU's QB threw five 4th quarter interceptions, 3 of which were returned for TD's

96' where the Barn (the old Auburn Sports arena) burned to the ground during the game. The flames were so high you could see them behind the stadium during the telecast

01' when the game was moved to the end of the season because of 9/11. Whoever won got the West and it was one of the most physical games I've ever seen. Stupid Auburn players stomped on the LSU logo at midfield and Auburn's punter started warming up before the LSU band got off the field

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auburn%E2%80%93LSU_football_rivalry


All that being said, I'll be surprised if LSU doesn't win by 3 touchdowns :lol

Would I take the points if I were a betting man? No... Take LSU and give the points. Although, you never know with college football and that's why I don't wager on it

[Sisk]

You see this symple?

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[symple19]

heh...not bad..ain't no LSUfreek, though

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Tennessee/smokeys_blackhole.gifhttp://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1194301/Bomb_From_Bray.gifhttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Big%20Ten/big-hank-big-bump.gifhttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/LSU/LSUBombThreat.jpg

[symple19]

Oh, and I've rarely laughed so hard in my life as I did at this thread http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/20373810/Please-Fark-this-for-me-Its-for-a-powerpoint-project.aspx

Some douche demands people photoshop him onto a world's sexiest people magazine cover.

63 pages later.....Well, you can imagine what happened

[symple19]

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1173926/Dana_Playboy_medium.gifhttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Big%2012/Dana_Doobie.gifhttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Big%2012/Dana_Brew.gif

[symple19]

hey Romad, guess the Dawgs are pretty popular in Montana

__kJjJvlvak

[romad_20]

hey Romad, guess the Dawgs are pretty popular in Montana

__kJjJvlvak

I remember people being in arms over that article that Stewert Mandel wrote. Looks like he was wrong, but personally I didn't care. Who the hell is Stewert Mandel?

I'm ready for this weekend's games. This is the first weekend of multiple good matchups between ranked teams.

I also hope for a beatdown on Vandy and that idiot James Franklin

[Fpoonsie]

Goin to the SCSt game on Sat.

[DesignatedT]

Gunna be a nail-biter

[Sisk]

Oh, and I've rarely laughed so hard in my life as I did at this thread http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/20373810/Please-Fark-this-for-me-Its-for-a-powerpoint-project.aspx

Some douche demands people photoshop him onto a world's sexiest people magazine cover.

63 pages later.....Well, you can imagine what happened

Definitely hilarious. One of the legendary threads over there.

[Fpoonsie]

Gunna be a nail-biter

Lulz. I'm more excited about the tailgating/NG than anything. It's been awhile.

OH! And FSSW's Kaime is gonna be there...

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1986750333/image.jpg

:jack

[DesignatedT]

:tu

[Sisk]

Lulz. I'm more excited about the tailgating/NG than anything. It's been awhile.

OH! And FSSW's Kaime is gonna be there...

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1986750333/image.jpg

:jack

Didn't she date McGee and go to A&M? Or was that the other chick that works for FSSW?

[Blake]

Lulz. I'm more excited about the tailgating/NG than anything. It's been awhile.

OH! And FSSW's Kaime is gonna be there...

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/1986750333/image.jpg

:jack

fake tits, real muscles.

suspicious, imo.

[leemajors]

auburn keeping it close so far

[DMX7]

Other than Bama, the SEC is looking incredibly average.

[Pelicans78]

Other than Bama, the SEC is looking incredibly average.

Really? What have you been watching?

[Sisk]

Other than Bama, the SEC is looking incredibly average.

:lol

I'd bet your life that these teams from the east would beat the sips

Florida
Georgia
South Carolina

[romad_20]

I don't want to get too high off a victory against
Vandy, but UGA looks dominant on defense and they're still missingan all american safety and an all sec lb. they look for real

[Pelicans78]

I don't want to get too high off a victory against
Vandy, but UGA looks dominant on defense and they're still missingan all american safety and an all sec lb. they look for real

I'm impressed with their offense.

[Sisk]

I don't want to get too high off a victory against
Vandy, but UGA looks dominant on defense and they're still missingan all american safety and an all sec lb. they look for real

Yall will win the SEC East. Closest game will be against Florida and yall win by 7+. Atlanta against Bama.

[DesignatedT]

Other than Bama, the SEC is looking incredibly average.

New AP Poll

1.Bama
2.Oregon
3.LSU
4.Florida State
5.Georgia
6.South Carolina


4 of the top 6 teams are SEC :lol incredibly average indeed.

[Sisk]

New AP Poll

1.Bama
2.Oregon
3.LSU
4.Florida State
5.Georgia
6.South Carolina


4 of the top 6 teams are SEC :lol incredibly average indeed.

First time that 4 of the top 6 have ever been from the same conference.

Average.

[DMX7]

Only 'Bama has impressed. The rankings at this point in the season are a pretty poor indicator of quality.

[yavozerb]

New AP Poll

1.Bama
2.Oregon
3.LSU
4.Florida State
5.Georgia
6.South Carolina


4 of the top 6 teams are SEC :lol incredibly average indeed.

I would agree that SEC is probably the best conference right now but I would also agree that big 12 is right behind by a short margin. Both conferences I believe have 6 teams in the ap 25 and lets not forget the big 12 has 4 less teams..

[symple19]

Auburn....

Where has that defense been all year?

Even though it shouldn't have been (after all, I expected them to lose), the loss against LSU was hard to swallow.

I have more questions about AU now than I had before...

Good thing I'll take away from the game is that Auburn can play with people at the line of scrimmage, especially the defense

[symple19]

Mizzou could be in trouble against C FLA tomorrow

UT@UGA seems to be the best SEC matchup

Can Ole Miss score points on Bama?

How bad does Aggy stomp Arky?

[symple19]

I don't want to get too high off a victory against
Vandy, but UGA looks dominant on defense and they're still missingan all american safety and an all sec lb. they look for real

I agree. Hope you beat those annoying rocky toppers to death

[dirk4mvp]

holy shit Arkansas sucks. It's hilarious hearing this uncle tom announcer keep repeating "I wouldn't count this Arkansas Razorbacks football team out as long as Tyler Wilson is taking the snaps!" after every piss poor pass he throws.

[DesignatedT]

I just don't understand how Arkansas can suck so much.

[symple19]

I just don't understand how Arkansas can suck so much.

they have a shitload of talent... you have to point at the coaching staff

[DesignatedT]

unreal collapse for that program

[symple19]

I usually don't advocate mid-season HC firings, but in this case, it's warranted IMO

[dirk4mvp]

Be neat if we could get beat by less than what Arkansas did today.

[DesignatedT]

Looking forward to our matchup next week dirk.

Should be a great game with a lot of scoring :lol. :toast

[dirk4mvp]

we didn't get completely embarrassed tonight, but our QB situation is in complete shambles which sucks cuz I had a slight bit of faith in Bo Wallace, but A&M's QB is so much better than any (all 3 of the QBs that saw time tonight put together actually) that I think A&M should be favored to win.

[ThePop]

I didn't see the game, what did Wallace do?

[dirk4mvp]

he is very easily rattled it looks like. hopefully he gets his ass kicked at a frat party again soon to get his head straight.

[timvp]

test

[tlongII]

Beavs

[Sisk]

Beavs

Pretty surprised by them

[DesignatedT]

Opening lines for week 6:

Vandy +6.5 @Missouri

Texas A&M -10 @Ole Miss

Georgia +2.5 @S.Carolina

Arkansas +10.5 @Auburn

Miss.St -14 @ Kentucky

LSU -2.5 @ Florida

[dirk4mvp]

thoughts on our Ole Miss Rebels this saturday, Blake?

[Blake]

Welp, we've seen two different Rebel teams this year:

A gritty, hard fighting team that went toe to toe with the best team in the country, and a shit staining team that allowed the longhorns to double fist them.

If Freeze can get the former to show up while minimizing the crappy special teams play, I really like our chances.

on a side note, I just got a running water toilet installed in my dorm room. I feel like a fucking king.

[dirk4mvp]

I think you're a little old to still be living in the dorms.

[Blake]

You sound like my roommate

[Blake]

I don't want to get too high off a victory against
Vandy, but UGA looks dominant on defense and they're still missingan all american safety and an all sec lb. they look for real

rofl same ol Georgia.

Always pretending to be something they're not

[Clipper Nation]

I just don't understand how Arkansas can suck so much.
They've really pulled an :lol Aggie this year, tbh....

[The Gemini Method]

That LSU - Floriad tilt looks mighty tasty--I think LSU pulls it out but it'll be a close one and it'll show that Muschamp has the Gators almost all the way back to contending status after the Meyer Era.

[DesignatedT]

UGA/USCe is going to be a good one as well.

[symple19]

Gonna be a badass weekend, no doubt

[romad_20]

UGA lost its number 1 reciever yesterday to an ACL. Hopefully the offense doesn't skip a beat.

Should be a slobberknocker this weekend. UGA can prove a lot of doubters wrong with a win. I think they use Alec Olgetree to spy Shaw and get some turnovers out of him. Lattermore is going to get his. I think the knocks on the D from the Tenn game are overblown. They sold out on the pass and didnt let any big plays down the field ( thanks to two drops but solid outside of that). Two starters just got back and ithink they play much better this week.

[symple19]

Nick Saban is using his off time well by whining like a little bitch


"I think that the way people are going no-huddle right now, that at some point in time, we should look at how fast we allow the game to go in terms of player safety," Saban said Wednesday on the SEC teleconference. "The team gets in the same formation group. You can't substitute defensive players. You go on a 14-, 16- or 18-play drive and they're snapping the ball as fast as you can go, and you look out there and all your players are walking around and can't even get lined up. That's when guys have a much greater chance of getting hurt ... when they're not ready to play. I think that's something that can be looked at. It's obviously created a tremendous advantage for the offense when teams are scoring 70 points and we're averaging 49.5 points a game. More and more people are going to do it.

"I just think there's got to be some sense of fairness in terms of asking: Is this what we want football to be?"

[benefactor]

What a faggot.

:cryThey won't let my defense get set:cry

[leemajors]

yes, we want football games to clock in under or around 3 hours, saban.

[The Gemini Method]

yes, we want football games to clock in under or around 3 hours, saban.

Does no-huddling and throwing the ball = faster games?

As whiny as Saban is being here, he does have a point that hasn't been brought up in this era of player safety. I mean if you can't substitute someone in and whatnot, then yes you run the risk of your player being fatigue and thus prone to getting injured. But this is most certainly a case of the have complaining about the little things. I'm guessing this is merely just one of those, "Let's throw it out there and see if garners media attention..." He is a meticulous and structured coach, so this had to be some kind of ploy.

[Clipper Nation]

Saban fucking cries about everything, tbh....

:cry "The spread offense is unfair ouside of the SEC" :cry

:cry "I can't believe we choked to LSU, we're entitled to a rematch" :cry

:cry "Can you believe the NERVE of that player, convulsing on the locker room floor like that after a siezure when I'm trying to coach a team here" :cry

[Blake]

Does no-huddling and throwing the ball = faster games?

As whiny as Saban is being here, he does have a point that hasn't been brought up in this era of player safety. I mean if you can't substitute someone in and whatnot, then yes you run the risk of your player being fatigue and thus prone to getting injured. But this is most certainly a case of the have complaining about the little things. I'm guessing this is merely just one of those, "Let's throw it out there and see if garners media attention..." He is a meticulous and structured coach, so this had to be some kind of ploy.

Saban might have an argument, but it's pretty clear safety is, at best, reason #2 of his reasons against no huddle fast offenses.

[The Gemini Method]

Saban might have an argument, but it's pretty clear safety is, at best, reason #2 of his reasons against no huddle fast offenses.

Saban crafted this loathsome ability from the master of this; Bill Belichick...

He's learned well...

[leemajors]

Does no-huddling and throwing the ball = faster games?

As whiny as Saban is being here, he does have a point that hasn't been brought up in this era of player safety. I mean if you can't substitute someone in and whatnot, then yes you run the risk of your player being fatigue and thus prone to getting injured. But this is most certainly a case of the have complaining about the little things. I'm guessing this is merely just one of those, "Let's throw it out there and see if garners media attention..." He is a meticulous and structured coach, so this had to be some kind of ploy.

i think players being ridiculously bigger faster and stronger than they were even ten years ago has a lot more to do with injury frequency than no huddling and less frequent opportunities to sub, along with the lack of evolving safety equipment to go along with it. Just my opinion though.

[symple19]

:lol

[symple19]

i think players being ridiculously bigger faster and stronger than they were even ten years ago has a lot more to do with injury frequency than no huddling and less frequent opportunities to sub, along with the lack of evolving safety equipment to go along with it. Just my opinion though.

This

I will add that those offenses are operating under the rules of the game, so the onus is on the defensive coaches to have a plan of attack in order to counter it... Substitution packages and quick signals, etc.

[symple19]

Auburn sucks. They're gonna let Arky beat em'

[symple19]

Auburn has 9 total trips to the red zone so far this year :lmao

:lol Frazier
:lol Loeffler
:lol Futility
:lol Embarrassing

[symple19]

:cry Fire Cheezit :cry

[symple19]

A miracle!!! They benched Frazier!

Here comes Clint Mosely to a big cheer from the faithful.

About goddamn time

[Pelicans78]

Seems like Auburn's QBs are used to the spread instead of the current offense they're running now.

Mosely isn't that good either. Just missed an easy touchdown. Loser.

[symple19]

Seems like Auburn's QBs are used to the spread instead of the current offense they're running now.

Mosely isn't that good either. Just missed an easy touchdown. Loser.

Yeah, he's a loser...but at least they're giving him a shot

Auburn should be relegated to division 3

[symple19]

The appalling thing is that this is after a week off

[Pelicans78]

Frazier should have followed Malzahn to Arkansas St. He sucks too much to run a conventional offense against SEC/BCS defenses.

Why does Auburn's fight song sound similar to Georgia's?

[symple19]

Frazier should have followed Malzahn to Arkansas St. He sucks too much to run a conventional offense against SEC/BCS defenses.

Why does Auburn's fight song sound similar to Georgia's?

It doesn't
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4qM6K_IBfU


However, Auburn does play a version of "Glory Glory" which is what UGA based it's fight song on

[Pelicans78]

Ah, I see.

[symple19]

This is sad. Easily the worst game I've seen Auburn play since the 90's

[symple19]

I am officially on the fire Chizik bandwagon

Fire literally everyone except Taylor, Grimes, and Van Gorder

Terrible terrible terrible

[symple19]

These kids don't care. They're getting arrested left and right. The head coach has no control and can't motivate. They're regressing on offense.

It's apparent that the only thing this staff can do is recruit. It's incredible that Auburn has 3 of the top 10 defensive prospects committed in the nation.

But none of it matters if you can't coach them up. Loeffler was an historically bad hire at OC. Why on earth would you bring a pro-style guy in when the entire offense is built around the spread? Yet another failure by Cheezit.

I feel sick

[symple19]

:lmao

The "AUFamily" is in complete and utter meltdown mode

Good.

[symple19]

Time to watch some real football

LSU/UF

I'll take UF since they're at home

[symple19]

LSU offense is a joke

[Vito Corleone]

LSU@UF is a total snooze-fest

I won't even call it good defense, it's just plain bad unwatchable offense.

[symple19]

LSU@UF is a total snooze-fest

I won't even call it good defense, it's just plain bad unwatchable offense.

Yeah, the defenses are good, but the offenses are unbelievably bad. So mostly I agree with you

[benefactor]

Touchdown Gators. Please hold on and beat these assholes.

[symple19]

Yeah. Gonna be tough to come back for such an inept offense

[symple19]

Here's cheezit's post-game remarks...from AL.com


AUBURN, Alabama – Gene Chizik couldn't and didn't sugarcoat his team's loss to Arkansas on Saturday.
The Auburn coach apologized to fans after the Razorbacks beat his Tigers 24-7 in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn fell to 1-4 overall and 0-3 in the SEC, its worst start in the league since 1998.
"The Auburn fans and the Auburn family, they did not deserve this today, and I apologize to anybody who came to the game to watch it." Chizik said.
"We understand where we're at. We've won one game. What I saw out there today was very disappointing versus the quality of our practice and the game. That's on us."
Also:
"It was a completely unacceptable offensive performance all the way around."
And:
"I didn't see the fans leave, but I don't blame them."
Arkansas came in with the worst defense in the SEC, but Auburn struggled the whole way. The Tigers were sacked eight times and had five turnovers.
"It was a completely unacceptable offensive performance," Chizik said.
Chizik said he was disappointed, especially since the Tigers had two weeks to prepare for the game.
"All around, it was a team loss. We're going to go back and work. We're going to try to figure out how to fix it," Chizik said.
Chizik said he changed quarterbacks – Clint Moseley for Kiehl Frazier at half – in an effort to find a spark. Offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler said the coaches would determine next week's starter later, perhaps Sunday.
"I'm not going to blame everything on the quarterback," Chizik said. "We're going to go back and re-evaluate a lot of things.

[Blake]

rofl same ol Georgia.

Always pretending to be something they're not

Rofl

[Sisk]

David Robinson ‏@DavidtheAdmiral
(https://twitter.com/DavidtheAdmiral)Anyone else becoming a @jmanziel2 (https://twitter.com/JManziel2) believer? Freshman bringing his Aggies back in 4th quarter on the road. Reminding me of @timtebow (https://twitter.com/TimTebow)

[DesignatedT]

http://i.minus.com/iQvenzbW7tSYE.gif

[DesignatedT]

qxmHtHhKETY

[symple19]

WTF?

[ThePop]

Are they celebrating the 1920 national championship?

[symple19]

http://www.sectalk.com/board/public/imported_images/i.imgur.com/MNQLt.jpg

[symple19]

http://www.sectalk.com/board/public/imported_images/media.247sports.com/674552.gif

[rjv]

nice twitter feed from the admiral. lots of credit though to evans for a hell of a catch and the d for getting 2 stops back to back on a 3rd and 1 and 4th and inches

[Fpoonsie]

WTF?

Lulz. An overreaction, to be sure, but I like Sumlin's nigstints.

[romad_20]

Man, what an embarrassing weekend for the Dawgs, well more for Mark Richt. I also had to take some time away. A loss is one thing, what happened on Sat is something else. Totally blown out, unprepared, looked flat. I don't know what the answer is at this point besides finding another coach. The talent is there, I can see it and I see the ones he's had play all over the NFL on Sundays.

The game-planning is awful and motivation looks like a large factor. Sad thing is SC could lose the next two games and UGA could beat Fl and still go back to the championship game, which would buy him another a year and we'd get the same exact results. The record against ranked teams since 2008 is awful.

[symple19]

Man, what an embarrassing weekend for the Dawgs, well more for Mark Richt. I also had to take some time away. A loss is one thing, what happened on Sat is something else. Totally blown out, unprepared, looked flat. I don't know what the answer is at this point besides finding another coach. The talent is there, I can see it and I see the ones he's had play all over the NFL on Sundays.

The game-planning is awful and motivation looks like a large factor. Sad thing is SC could lose the next two games and UGA could beat Fl and still go back to the championship game, which would buy him another a year and we'd get the same exact results. The record against ranked teams since 2008 is awful.

At least you're not Auburn :lol

[romad_20]

At least you're not Auburn :lol

This is true, lol.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Lulz. An overreaction, to be sure, but I like Sumlin's nigstints.
I don't think it was too much of an overreaction. First road SEC win, sure Ole Miss sucks but it was awesome and rare to overcome a frustrating game with 6 turnovers.

And I love Sumlin.