Hear Ye! Hear Ye!!! Preseason Cream Talk 2010

windcrysmary · Aug 29, 2010

you are not considering a lot of important things when putting ole miss ahead of us is the point I'm making....

we had the hardest schedule in the country last year and #2 wasn't in MSU's stratosphere....

we played pretty tough against bamer and UF....

a couple of mental hiccups cost us the LSU, Ga Tech and Houston games (CUSA refs as well)

if you look at croom's last season closely and what mullen did in his 1st head coaching gig, it is without a doubt a night and day difference...

we had some ups and down but for the most part, we were learning a new system and getting better as the season progressed...

with all that and what we have coming back, there is no logic in putting the confeds ahead of us... anything can happen but that prediciton doesn't have any merit or facts to back it up

OMlawdog · Aug 29, 2010

Based on talent, I probably would agree with Stallion, but as long as Miles is the head coach, you can pencil LSU in for an at best 5-3 record in the SEC.

They are fortunate the UNC is going to be out about 4 starters for their game against LSU so that should buy Miles some time.

I really think UT will be the 2nd worst team in the SEC just ahead of Vandy. I think you have South Carolina too high, and I think UGA will surprise this year, mainly because the East is down.

I really think MSU is going to have a good season, I hate to type that, but as long as Relf's personal reasons/hand are merely that, and he is your starting QB, I think the offense will be good enough to put up some points this year. The defense has 4 NFL prospects in McPhee, Wright, White and Mitchell. The only thing holding them back is the schedule. The toss up games are at home, and they have to be wins. If MSU starts out 1-3, the Houston game could be for the season. If you win one against AU or UGA (I think they will), then the season gets interesting.

omaha08 · Aug 29, 2010

Poor effort all around. Go back to your drawing board....and blow it up.

Tito Cheeseburger Jr · Aug 29, 2010

the #5 overall pick in the draft, a drafted QB, and the #1 recruit in the country?

jamdawg96 · Aug 29, 2010

wbc40 · Aug 29, 2010

and wipes out any credibility you may have had. This is homeristic ******** typical of your rankings, in which you always have LSU ranked at least 2-3 spots higher than it should be. Thanks for backing up my reasoning for voting "no" to bringing back this weekly garbage.

rugbdawg · Aug 29, 2010

That's about right.

FlabLoser · Aug 29, 2010

....preseason polls are all piles of crap. All of them.

There shouldn't be any high profile preseason polls. They do damage to over-achieving undefeated teams who can't crack the top 5 late in the season for the simple reason that some stupid pre-season pollsters had them at #18 to start the season. Sincerely, Auburn.

TUSK.sixpack · Aug 29, 2010

The Alabama Defense – Why its demise may be premature

There is great speculation regarding Alabama’s defense. Pundits have even gone as far to postulate that cross-state rival Auburn will win the SECW Division. That idea, when coupled with the Alabama’s returning offensive personnel, and Auburn’s schedule, is stunning. For this exercise, however, let’s focus solely on the defense and its net gains and losses.

The most glaring issue at hand is the secondary. Coach Saban regularly plays five or six defensive backs, and all but one are no longer on the roster. Returning strong safety Mark Barron, who led the SEC in interceptions, is the lone returning starter. Additionally, disciplinary actions and injury have further decimated the defensive backfield ranks. Rod Woodson (dismissed) and 2009 contributor Robby Green (suspended) will be missed. Fortunately, the secondary has always been the “pet project” of Coach Saban, and talent, albeit young and inexperienced, abounds.

The corners are currently manned by Dre Kirkpatrick and athlete B.J. Scott. Both are former 5* recruits. The former has the, juaguar-esque look of Deion Sanders, and the latter can play any skill position on the field. Second team corners include 4* Phelon Jones (transfer from LSU) and 4* John Fulton (ESPN 150). DeMarcus Milliner (Rivals #2 CB in 2010) was expected to contribute, has been hampered by injury, but should be able to provide depth. Strong Safety Mark Barron will play opposite Sophomore Robert Lester. While it is my opinion that first round draft pick Kareem Jackson will be Alabama’s most missed defensive player, Lester has drawn praise from the coaching staff and appears to have locked down the position. It is worth noting that there are several other players that come to the Capstone with excellent credentials, but for the sake of brevity, we will move along.

 The leader of the linebacking corps from the National Champions is now a Raider, and much has been made of the Mike LB opening left by Ro McClain. Enter Donta Hightower. After suffering a season ending injury versus Arkansas, the linebacker reportedly has his weight down to the 260 range and is as big and fast but more powerful[/i] than the aforementioned McClain. This YouTube Video says it all: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhepp_GMUs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhepp_GMUs[/url] (Oh, that’s our 330 pound RT, DJ Fluker he blows up in the A-Day Game). The other three linebacker positions are as talented, and possibly deeper, than in ’09. (Courtney Upshaw, Jerrell Harris, Nico Johnson or Chris Jordan, and Tana Patrick for depth) Again, for the sake of saving us all time, I will fast forward.

 The defensive line this year will be absolutely nasty… Nose Tackle Josh Chapman is almost as big, and is stronger, than was Mt. Cody. He will soak up offensive lineman. Veteran defensive ends are Marcell Dareus and Luther Davis. They are backed up by players that would start at most SEC programs (Damion Square and Undra Billingsley). The two deep rotation has an average[/i] size of 6-3, 295 pounds.

In short, this year’s Tide team will be as or more formidable than last year. But, repeating is very, very difficult (see Florida 2009).

TUSK

Stallion4Tiiigaaahhhs · Aug 29, 2010

and I look forward to your comments during the rest of the season.

o_TomnolenReb · Aug 29, 2010

LSU has tons of talent, but they still have the mad hatter calling the shots. Miles is an idiot and wont finish near #2 in the SEC. Your ranking basically says you expect LSU to go 11-1 in the regular season. As I told my 12 year old coonass nephew two years ago: "Jordan Jefferson, really? Jordan Jefferson. You're serious? Jordan Jefferson".

SnakePlissken · Aug 29, 2010

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Stallion4Tiiigaaahhhs · Aug 29, 2010

it was the poll of having me write Cream Talk.

UF has a solid team. I don't know how good UF is going to be. We assume they are awesome b/c they are Florida. I recall a new QB in Tim Tebow back in '08 that lost 4 games. What makesyou think Brantley is going to do any better?

TUSK.sixpack · Aug 29, 2010

The East is down this year.

UF's talent level is better than in 08.

They will be favored to win every game they play, save a trip to Tuscaloosa and the potential rematch.

Dollabillz · Aug 29, 2010

and I'm usually the one that agrees with you.

patdog · Aug 29, 2010

ranking LSU ahead of Florida is just dumb. Even for a huge LSU homer. UF hasbetter talent, better coaching, and a much better QB. You've also got MSU picked way too low. No way we finish 10th in the SEC.

olemissbydamn · Aug 29, 2010

It will be very fun to watch the Stallion's lame excuses for the mighty Tiiiiiiiggggaaahhhhsssss as the losses mount up and they fall down the cream rankings.

There is absolutely no way in hell that any sampling of unbiased SEC fans would put LSU above Florida.

I'd say the tiers below are fair:

Bama/Florida
Ark/SC/Auburn/Georgia
OM/MSU/LSU
UT/UK
Vandy

rebelrouseri · Aug 29, 2010

the consensus. And UF has to replace Tebow with a throwing qb. That means a tweaked offensive scheme w/ more passing when their wr's are a big question mark right now. I say they lose 3 before a bcs bowl.

vhdawg · Aug 29, 2010

...and no matter what cards are dealt, "I win!".

Stallion4Tiiigaaahhhs · Aug 29, 2010

Thanks for sacking up and stating that. It is preseason and a lot of things can happen. If every poll was the same, would it be worth the discussion. To be honest, the top 6 teams this year have a shot of winning this title in 2010. There are huge question marks with every team and "That's why they play the game."

Stallion4Tiiigaaahhhs · Aug 29, 2010

Nice reference, but you shouldn't feel that way. As I said in a previous post, if every poll was the same it would just be boring.

SnakePlissken · Aug 29, 2010

You can them claim intellectual honesty and still be different than the other polls.

Stallion4Tiiigaaahhhs · Aug 29, 2010

The Cream Crystal Ball has provided Stallion with his preseason prediction.

Oregon-Tiger · Aug 30, 2010

I actually agree with most of your rankings. After Bama at #1, #2-#7 are basically interchangeable at this point. LSU needs big improvement in the OL to challenge this year, but they are fairly solid everywhere else. I'm still not sold on UF being ranked so high. Not only did Tebow leave, but Charlie Strong left to coach Louisville. If Cam Newton is any good, Auburn will be the surprise this year. I think MSU is probably #8. I have a feeling Masoli will not be as good in the SEC as he was for Oregon in the Pac-10.

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