SEC East: Can Georgia find a big-time RB, regain its edge on defense?
Can Florida handle the hype and the expectations that come from being the defending national champions AND preseason No. 1? Can Georgia regain its edge on defense and enjoy life after Stafford and Moreno? Tennessee has a new attitude, but does that translate into more wins under first-year coach Lane Kiffin? Is Kentucky headed to a fourth straight bowl for the first time in school history? Can Stephen Garcia finally give South Carolina’s Steve Spurrier a real threat at quarterback? In 2008 Vanderbilt went to a bowl game in a rebuilding year. Can the Commodores go to two straight bowls for the first time in school history?
Those are just a few things we still don’t know about the SEC East as we head into the summer. Here is a breakdown of each team. The SEC West comes on Thursday.
SEC EAST
FLORIDA
Last season: 13-1, 7-1 SEC; beat Alabama 31-21 in SEC championship; beat Oklahoma 24-14 in BCS championship game.
Starters returning: Offense 7, defense 11, kickers 2.
Coach: Urban Meyer, 83-17 overall, 44-9 in four seasons at Florida.
What we still don’t know: Who is going to back up Aaron Hernandez? Hernandez is probably the best tight end in the country but Florida is going to have some power-I sets this season and at times may use two tight ends. Freshman Desmond Parks, an early enrollee, suffered a leg injury during the spring which could keep him out of action this season. Can the Florida defense, which returns 11 starters, get even better? DC Charlie Strong says yes and the Gators can prove it by being more of a dominating unit. “We have talked to our guys about being more aggressive and working to get the opposing offense off the field as fast as possible,” Strong said. Are Frankie Hammond, Jr., and Deonte Thompson going to be the big-play wide receivers? Florida has a lot of guys who can run but a lot of emphasis this spring was put on getting separation from the defensive back in man-to-man coverage. The big question at Florida is not talent, which the Gators have plenty of. The question is whether or not the Gators can handle the expectations that come with being the defending national champions and preseason No. 1.
First game: Sept. 5 vs. Charleston Southern.
GEORGIA
Last season: 10-3, 6-2 SEC; beat Michigan State 24-12 in Capital One Bowl.
Starters returning: Offense 7, defense 6, kicker 1.
Coach: Mark Richt, 82-22 in eight seasons at Georgia.
What we still don’t know: Is somebody going to step up at tailback? With a veteran offensive line and a new quarterback in Joe Cox, Georgia will certainly need to establish the running game. The only question is whether or not there will be a featured back or if the job will be handled by committee. The Georgia coaches have been waiting on sophomore Caleb King to step up and show why he was one of the most highly-recruited players in the nation two years ago. King is good but he’s yet to prove that he should get 20-25 carries a game. Richard Samuel (wrist) did not take part in spring practice. Redshirt freshmen Carlton Thomas and Dontavius Jackson have some ability. It remains to be seen if incoming freshman Washaun Ealy will be a factor. How big a setback is Justin Houston’s suspension? Houston emerged as the best defensive end candidate in the spring but will miss the first two games for violating team rules. Georgia was counting on Houston to step up and help get this defense turned around. Who’s going to help A.J. Green? If somebody doesn’t step up Green won’t see single coverage all season. Michael Moore and Tavarres King will get a chance or it could be a true freshman like Marlon Brown or Rontavious Wooten.
First game: Sept. 5 at Oklahoma State.
KENTUCKY
Last season: 7-6, 2-6 SEC; beat East Carolina 25-19 in Liberty Bowl.
Starters returning: Offense 7, defense 5, kicker 1.
Coach: Rich Brooks, 123-150-1 overall, 32-41 in six seasons at Kentucky.
What we still don’t know: Can Mike Hartline get it done consistently at quarterback? Hartline, a junior, is coming off one of his best performances when he was named the most outstanding offensive player in the win over East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl. He is the No. 1 quarterback coming out of spring practice but Brooks said he will take a long look at incoming freshman Morgan Newton of Carmel, Ind. Newton (6-4, 220) had 1,938 yards passing and 1,664 yards rushing last season and led his high school to three state championship games. Brooks said he would use sophomore WR Randall Cobb in the “Wildcat” formation to take advantage of his athleticism. Can Kentucky rebuild a defense that returns only five starters? Yes, because CB Trevard Lindley, DE Jeremy Jarmon, and MLB Micah Johnson all decided to come back instead of turning pro. “Those three guys took what would have been a difficult transition and made it a lot easier because they decided to come back,” Brooks said. “Defensively we will be an improved team.” Last season Kentucky was 11th in the SEC in total defense (332.4 ypg) and eighth in scoring defense (21.5 ppg)
First game: Sept. 5 vs. Miami (Ohio) in Cincinnati.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Last season: 7-6, 4-4 SEC; lost to Iowa 31-10 in Outback Bowl.
Starters returning: Offense 5, defense 6, kicker 1.
Coach: Steve Spurrier, 170-62-2 overall, 28-22 in four seasons at South Carolina.
What we still don’t know: Can Stephen Garcia hold it together this summer? For the first time since coming to campus in January of 2007, the sophomore quarterback from Tampa made it through a spring practice and will be (hopefully) working with his receivers this summer. Spurrier believes that Garcia has the physical tools to play quarterback at this level. If Garcia will focus on football this summer, Spurrier might finally have the consistent quarterback he has lacked in four seasons as South Carolina’s head coach. Will the offensive line finally jell and become a respectable unit? Spurrier has not had an SEC-caliber offensive line since he got to Columbia. This group is still a work in progress under new OL coach Eric Wolford. The offensive line has to play better or Garcia will be running for his life all season. Who is the big-play WR now that Kenny McKinley is gone? Looks like it will be Moe Brown, who was named the offensive player of the spring. How good is Stephon Gilmore? Very. He enrolled in January and won a starting position at cornerback in the spring. Spurrier is also thinking about using him at quarterback in the shotgun formation.
First game: Sept. 3 at N.C. State.
TENNESSEE
Last season: 5-7, 3-5 SEC.
Starters returning: Offense 7, defense 5, kicker 1.
Coach: Lane Kiffin, first year as college head coach.
What we still don’t know: Can QB Jonathan Crompton get Tennessee through an entire season? Crompton, a senior who threw for 889 yards in eight games last season, emerged as No. 1 after the spring game. B.J. Coleman, the guy some people thought was a little more talented, has transferred to Chattanooga. That leaves junior Nick Stephens as the only other experienced quarterback on campus. How big an impact will the freshmen have at running back? Montario Hardesty looks like the starting tailback but Tennessee fans can’t wait to see true freshmen Bryce Brown and David Oku, two highly recruited players. Who will play the other safety opposite Eric Berry? Berry, who needs just 14 yards in interception returns to become the NCAA’s all time leader, lost his running mate in Demetrice Morley, who was kicked off the team. His replacement could be Dennis Rogan, who started 10 games at cornerback and two at free safety last season.
First game: Sept. 5 vs. Western Kentucky.
VANDERBILT
Last season: 7-6, 4-4 SEC; beat Boston College 16-14 in Music City Bowl.
Starters returning: Offense 9, defense 9, kicker 1.
Coach: Bobby Johnson, 87-92 overall, 27-56 in seven years at Vanderbilt.
What we still don’t know: Could Vanderbilt go to its second straight bowl game? It sure looks like it. The Commodores return 18 starters from Vanderbilt’s first bowl team since 1982. “We didn’t have to pull guys out of the locker room at spring practice because they are thinking we can do this again,” coach Bobby Johnson said. “We’ve got some momentum and we hope to build on it.” Who is going to start at quarterback? Vanderbilt has two quality quarterbacks in senior Mackenzie Adams, the returning starter, and rising sophomore Larry Smith, who led Vanderbilt to its first bowl victory since 1955. Johnson did not name a 2009 starter after spring practice. Who replaces the versatile D.J. Moore? Moore was a very successful two-way player for the Commodores last season and that role will probably be filled by sophomore Jamie Graham. Graham had 17 catches as a wide receiver last season but was moved to cornerback in the spring and will probably see action on both sides of the ball. Myron Lewis, who played opposite Moore last season at cornerback, could also see some snaps on offense.
First game: Sept. 5 vs. Western Carolina.
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OaktownGator
May 13th, 2009
3:04 pm
Otto – good point on Auburn. I’m not sure about Chizik – I reall doubt he’ll be as good as Tuberville. But Auburn does have some talent, and they’ll probably throw some people off with their new offense, if they can execute. LSU is a team they play tough, for sure.
braveshater – I love Hernandez, but you’re right that Gresham is the number one TE in the nation. My guess is that Hernandez is next behind him. Whether or not that is true, Hernandez is a big match up problem for most teams, and Tebow and the coaches know they can rely on him. Hernandez will have a big year, this year.
LSU
May 13th, 2009
3:12 pm
Saint Nick
The game last year went into overtime also(against the all mighty saban), if not for the Jarrett Lee interception at the end bama loses that game.
See I can play that angle also like you can about the 07 game.
gdawginkalamazoo
May 13th, 2009
3:18 pm
We could easily end up 4-8 if the team has similar performances like any of the following at any point during the season: 1) the first half of the Bama game 2) the second half of the FLorida game 3) the third quarter of the Tech game. Complete shut down. Sitting on the bench looking like deer in the headlights. Or standing on the field looking like deer in the headlights. I sure hope the leaders step up and play with fire. Joe Cox seems to have the fire for the O. Maybe Owens on the D line or Curran will be stepping up. Anybody that can prevent those types of meltdowns please stand up. Slim Shady. Those were turrable (Barkley) to watch as a fan. And I can’t imagine it being any better for the team.
bamafan
May 13th, 2009
3:21 pm
I think the gators will play the bengal tigers in the Georgia Dome in December this year. Florida will probably go 8 and 0 in the conference
like the crimson tide last year! Georgia will be the second best in the
east and the other 4 teams fighting it out for 3rd and last place.
GO DAWGS!!
Otto
May 13th, 2009
3:37 pm
How good Chizik will be remains to been seen. Tubby was only as good as his assistants esppecially on offense. The staff has much less internal fighting now than it did under Tubby from I am hearing. How it translates on the field nobody knows. The west is full of questions and Bama is my pick given schedule and turnover.
Big Dog
May 13th, 2009
3:42 pm
buckblue I like Georgia!!!!! I like them to loose!!!!!!
BAMA STAN
May 13th, 2009
3:57 pm
12 NATIONAL TITLES – 21 SEC TITLES!!!
Should be a very interesting year in the SEC.
SEC East – Urban is the man. The rest looks like the ACC – all capable teams – nobody great. That includes UGA.
UGA could get double digit wins – or have a painful 7 win season with several tight losses. Every game should be exciting – sure wins are AZ State and TN Tech. Florida, LSU and OK State will be monsters for UGA, Several upset games along the way.
SEC WEST – BAMA/LSU will be duking it out – Ole Miss will be the spoiler. NOT DISRESPECTING OLE MISS – but I think Ole Miss will be as good as they will be under Houston Nutt – as good as the Jim Donnan teams (which were very good – but lacked consistency). Arkansas and Auburn will be a handful.
LSU – should be very good.
BAMA – should have better overall depth – need solid QB leadership.
Who will be better – BAMA or LSU. 50/50 at best – will be a great game – have respect for Miles – terrific coach and recruiter.
Regarding Auburn – I like their staff – and they are athletic. Defense should be very good – if offense clicks – they could get on a roll at the end of the season. UGA/Auburn game could be a big win for Auburn.
SEC in 2009:
CREAM: Florida
Next wave #1: BAMA/LSU.
Next wave#2: Ole Miss/UGA
Next wave #3 – in no particular order: AUB/ARK/KY/SC/TN/VANDY
CABOOSE: MS STATE
Preston
May 13th, 2009
4:31 pm
UGASlobberknocker, that was very good. Right on! (referring to 9:10am post)
Preston
May 13th, 2009
4:33 pm
BigDog, how does a team “loose”? Go back to school.
buckblue
May 13th, 2009
5:02 pm
Saint Nick….aka a@@ Clown….bama has a long history of making payments….started with the bear….and continues on with julio’s escalade….smith getting kicked off the team$$….etc. You can keep nick the prick….he starts out like a house on fire and then aleinates everyone….maybe it has started already in tuscaloosa….smith leaving early….lance thompson quiting….kevin steel quiting….
LSU has won 2 BCS National Championships and 3 SEC Champtionships since the last time bama won anything of any significance…..(unless you want to count you bowl victory in the poulan weedeater bowl against Colorado!!)…..Win something of signifance….and then you can start crowing about how the world resolves around nick….etc. Unitl then…SSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Les is more…!!
wareagle
May 13th, 2009
5:04 pm
Payroll Tide…I like that….!!
wareagle
May 13th, 2009
5:08 pm
Cha Ching here comes nick the prick and the payroll tide….!!
shane#1
May 13th, 2009
5:12 pm
General, I like the bar at the Holiday Inn on Broad. It’s only a couple of blocks to most Cafes and Bars, so I would suggest You walk. Don’t drink and drive in Athens and the sign above the bar means just what it says. Do not walk outside with a beer. It is not for nothing that all those football players have been arrested. The MPs at that post are tough! UGA will do better than expected this year. 10-2 is most likely bur 11-1 is possible. Unfortunately 8-3 is also a possibility. I am sure CMR will breathe a lot easier when some of the walking wounded return to the fold. The big bad Gators and Dr Tebow are definately the team to beat in the East. HeJJ, they are the team to beat in the SEC and the BCS!. So Richt has won 82 games in eight years. What Div 1 coaches have won a hundred games in their first ten years? Can some of you stat guys that can still remember stuff help me out with this?
Musso
May 13th, 2009
5:13 pm
I’m a Bama grad and fan… I say it was Ben Keller and Logan Young that made us suffer through the 4-9 and 6-6 Shula teams and even the 7-6 Saban team. Keep your noses clean, boys… Did anyone see the cable TV crime show on Logan Young? What a schmuck! I hope nick does a better job in hiding these payments….
PTC DAWG
May 13th, 2009
5:15 pm
IF you can show me where I’ve been on a GT blog ripping them, let me know…or even a Barnhardt blog ripping GT or anyone else for that matter, I’ll be shocked.
Jaded Jacket
May 13th, 2009
5:32 pm
Yawn…
A Ga Boi gator Fan
May 13th, 2009
5:49 pm
everyone comments are funny as hell with good sportsmanship..aint gonna lie..im from georgia but a gator fan..i always support the dawgs until they play the gators..gators has a lot to live up to this season which might distract them unless f lane Queffin keeps runnin his mouth..everyone will have only one win cause they put all their efforts in kickin his azz.
UGA-good luck this year
FLA-another NC if the O-lline holds up..GO GATORS!!
we had a great gameplan but failed to execute
May 13th, 2009
5:56 pm
UGA ranks #1 in the NCAA for Gameplanning.
We always have a great gameplan.
This year our game plan is to win all our games and play for the national championship.
does BuLL have a best friend?
May 13th, 2009
6:14 pm
Could the off date prior to a game be overrated? Dogs are talking about being rested for Fla this year. How did that off week work out last year….it seemed to be an off weak!
F1
May 13th, 2009
6:34 pm
As for the 2009 UF Schedule goes, you can thank the idiotic NCAA Schedule Makers for that by making match-ups years in advance. By he way, i would not be surprised if Florida executes the “Scoreboard Chomp” move to the End Zone Stompin’ UGA Bulldogs for the second straight year.
F1
May 13th, 2009
6:34 pm
the*
Atlanta Gator
May 13th, 2009
6:41 pm
gdawg~zoo—-I stand corrected. Subtly corrected, but corrected nevertheless.
DawginLex
May 13th, 2009
6:44 pm
And we should listen to anyone named PI$$onadawg because ??????
IGNORE IDIOTS.
UGA will be better as a team than 2008 but the talent at QB and RB will be a big dropoff. The OL will make things easier but there has gotta be some offensive innovation in order for this team to avg 400 yards and 30 points. Losing the rush DE for the first 2 games will hurt but there are others that will provide depth.
Believe it or not, I think the D will carry this team and the O will put up enough points to win a lot of games. I look for Grey to play a lot, especially in certain situations.
I see the florida game as being the only game that the talent on paper is not the same or better. Tech will need to unveil some new stuff in order to do the kind of things that some of these idiots think they can do. I would worry about beating VT, UVA and UNC first. If you don’t do that, you are heading back to the chicken bowl and we all know how that turned out.
I see 10-2 for the Dawgs. If the gators don’t have some folks step up at WR, they could stumble but the Florida version of Herschel overrides a lot of stuff.
Atlanta Gator
May 13th, 2009
6:48 pm
DawginLex—-The “Florida version of Herschel?’ That sounds dangerously like a compliment to a Gator player from a Dawg fan!
Please Tony
May 13th, 2009
6:59 pm
Tell me what you have seen from King to say “he is good”. He runs with no heart and doesn’t have “it”. Show me, then tell me he’s good. Just because he was a highly rated recruit doesn’t mean he’s worth a damn.
Tide rising
May 13th, 2009
7:09 pm
buckblue,
Still insisting that Bama has a long history of making payments starting with the Bear. Really? It funny but no one on campus has seen Julio with an Escalade. Where is this imaginary escalade that no one has seen? Also, it seems to me that if you are going to accuse Nick Saban of making payments to players then wouldn’t he have done the same at LSU considering he was there for 5 years. Or at Mich. State or Kent St?
LSU has had a good run here in the 2000s thanks to the talent base that Saban built and left with Miles. Seems you guys need to get over the fact that Saban isn’t there anymore and that you’re stuck with Miles the hatter. You’re just mad because LSU has always lived in the shadow of the Alabama program in the west. You had a good run in the 2000s, its over, and now you’re going back to your corner now that the king in the west is back on his throne.
I got your money ready for you when you can prove a single payment made to a single player by Saban or Bear Bryant. I also have a nice, paid off SUV. I’ll throw that in also as a bonus. All you got to do is prove the BS you keep spouting. I’m sure you got more than BS. Don’t you?????
DawginLex
May 13th, 2009
7:13 pm
Absolutely meant to be a compliment to Tebow. He IS Florida’s version of Herschel. Fortunately, he is a senior
Preston
May 13th, 2009
7:27 pm
does BuLL have a best friend?
What the hell are you talking about? UF had the off week prior to the UGA/UF game last year.
TheItalianDawg
May 13th, 2009
7:44 pm
what an incredible creativity in the nick name “pi$$onaDAWG”!! so actually, you are naming your self a urine sample, you must be a moron from Georgia tech
Pi$$onaDAWG
May 13th, 2009
8:00 pm
ItalianDawg is that short for a Catholic Hydrant Humper without a Rubber or is that a bad hair-do that smells like garlic on a vespa? Work harder at a comeback or just shut the fu&k-up you weak Butt UGA joke.
SamoanDawg
May 13th, 2009
8:00 pm
Dawgs will save all its timeout to beat the gators, plus the red flag.. to challenged Urban Lyer, oh yeah, and the celebration in Urban’s face. Tim goes beserk and blow his nose on Erin Andrew’s scarf. Dr. Lou laughs his azz off after a memorable pep talk, tried to console Urban Lyer.
Should be a fun season!
115 mo’ days!
Pi$$onaDAWG
May 13th, 2009
8:05 pm
IT Alien My namd says I PI$$ on a DAWG. Your wife seems to like when I do it to her in your bathtub and call her Dog Bi**h.
hop
May 13th, 2009
8:14 pm
it will be a wild year in the SEC with some parity in the west with bama,ole miss and lsu. i think ole miss might take it since they have the best qb in the west.
florida will win the east and the georgia season will depend on how many more players they will lose to rule violations.
dawgs have the talent,but little discipline makes for a so-so year.
Gen Neyland
May 13th, 2009
8:24 pm
Just put the wagon in the barn and fed the mules. Them babies can gee-haw. Funny though, those college kids in Athens looked at us like they’ve never seen a mule driven wagon…Whopper : Chavis did pretty good against Bobo, and you’ll see him again this year with the Tigers…shane #1 : The ‘where do you get a beer in this town’ statement was very tongue in cheek. I think that over-grown creek at the bottom of the hill flows Bud…stoopid : Found Trapeze…JB : How do you give Techster’s directions when their Mom’s still drive them to school..?
Eric the retard
May 13th, 2009
8:32 pm
Hey Eric UGAY paying New Mexico State 1 Million or should say UGAY ‘Buying a Win” in 2011.. What a wussy program.
Leghumpers will be better in 09...PLEASE!
May 13th, 2009
8:36 pm
Can’t wait to hear the UGA Leghumpers whine cry make excuses why they only won 7 games.
MVP
May 13th, 2009
8:39 pm
CHOKE……..THE OFFICAL DRINK OF THE GEORGIA BULLDAWGS !!
jumbotiger
May 13th, 2009
8:46 pm
Tide rising, we are “stuck with Miles”? Miles has proven that he can recruit as good as Saban and arguably as good as anyone in the nation. He may not be as eloquent a speaker as Saban but he is a very good coach. You don’t win championships with just good players as you have alluded to. It takes coaching, recruiting, sound planning and luck. Actually I like Nick but he has his faults too. There was no excuse for you losing to UL-Monroe in 2007 and then to Utah in January. Just like there was no excuse for us losing to UAB in 2000 under Saban. Miles likewise has lost games we should not have lost. That’s the way it is. Hopefully you win alot more than you lose. BTW yes you had your run in Tiger Stadium but we have also had our run in Tuscaloosa. When is the last time we lost there? We have our share of poor sports but I have found over the years that there seems to be more classless Bama fans than ever such as Saint Nick. I don’t understand why both sides can’t just admit that both LSU and Bama are strong programs instead of these personal attacks.
45 to 42...one win out of the last 10...and we were still ranked ahead of you.
May 13th, 2009
9:06 pm
Given that the previous 3 wins in the late 90’s were vacated. I do not think that you should go around touting your ONE victory out of the decade as the end all be all.
Things will be restored to normal next year when the Dawgs head to Sanford South and put yet another ass whuppin on you NERDS!!
That is the difference between your “program” and UGA’s…you guys aim to beat one team and we aim for conference and National titles.
Bunch of losers!
William West
May 13th, 2009
9:07 pm
I did not know that Charleston Southern had a football team, I am serious
SamoanDawg
May 13th, 2009
9:09 pm
8-4 considered a losing season for the dawgs. To all you dawg haters, ain’t no way Ga will finish 7-5…. 9-3 and 10-2 probable this year. Fla and LSU are the top two we must beat. For some reason, I feel confident against the Pokies.. even without Justin Houston and Bruce Figgins. Razorbacks concerns me more than the Cowboys.
Given that the Nerd Herd's #1 Goal was to beat UGA...
May 13th, 2009
9:12 pm
…then it should not be too big of a shock that you actually pulled one out of your @ss. If all UGA did was focus on TECH 12 months a year, then we would never lose to you Nerds. We already barely lose to you as is, and we only give a week to preparing for your sorry @ss program.
We want Championships, be it Conf Titles or BCS…all you want is to beat the in state program! I guess I understand though, I mean it is totally obvious that you all have pen!s envy when it comes to UGA!
GO DAWGS!
S.E. Dawg
May 13th, 2009
9:36 pm
Dawgs will be better than most people think. Just when everyone thinks we will have a lousy season, that’s when we usually have a breakout year. There’s to much talent on this team for someone not to step up.
May be wrong, but just that feeling about this team. Sure hope no one is judging us by our spring game. That can be very deceiving.
The Grinch
May 13th, 2009
9:39 pm
To MVP
Hey, tard, what is “OFFICAL” …..BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
Atlanta Gator
May 13th, 2009
9:40 pm
DawginLex—-Did you hear that Tebow has a little brother who plays football, too? ; )
Just kidding.
The Grinch
May 13th, 2009
9:40 pm
When will the georgia baseball players get their commemorative rings for beating the yellow jackts last night? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
SamoanDawg
May 13th, 2009
9:44 pm
Btw, no disrespect… I ain’t worry about Techy this yr. We got their cheap chopped blocks..below the knee.. figured out. Jeff Owen & Geno Atkins will ripped their friggin helmet off.
BS Patrol
May 13th, 2009
9:55 pm
No wins were vacated, idiot!
The main difference is, you aim for them, Tech gets ‘em. Loser!
Cuz
May 13th, 2009
10:05 pm
I’m with you brah, Geno and Jeff will put a world of hurt on alot of players this year. Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Nerdus Maximus
May 13th, 2009
10:33 pm
Geno & Jeff will be trampled underfoot by the thundering Nerd Herd.