Happy New Football Year Six Pack Fans!
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I know the Six Pack Nation is in complete awe that the Stallion is back in 2012 with a vengeance. The Godfather said that he needed me like the Honey Badger needs drug rehab therapy. How can I turn that down? It made total sense to me that when help is needed, the Stallion delivers. In lieu of this need, Cream Talk is back and is better than ever. </SPAN>
Now for any newcomers to the board, you are probably wondering what in the world Cream Talk is about. Simply put, the Stallion has always used by the famous line, “The Cream rises to the top” when making his point. I used to preach this to the Godfather and the General no matter what reasons they gave me that MSU will be a contender and not a pretender in the SEC. Being an LSU fan, it always came in handy. Of course, not too long after those discussions were had, Sylvester Croom, not to be confused with Bookman from Good Times, became the head coach and it was not hard to make the argument.
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It’s the argument that always prevails, and the Six Pack nation now gets to live by the Stallion’s preaching. No matter what the Six Pack Nation sees, this stance by the Stallion will always prevail. The Stallion is never wrong. However, the Stallion loves to hear from your worthless viewpoints each and every week and occasionally he will have to give you his feedback if it deserves it.</SPAN>
In years’ past, the Stallion provided a Sunday excerpt, if you will, of pure and amazing written genius. Within this excerpt, there will be an introductory reflection of what occurred in the SEC and beyond for that week with a follow-up Cream Ranking, which might as well be the BCS ranking because it’s that accurate and because the SEC is the best conference bar none. Don’t forget that it is completely unbiased (much to the chagrin of Six Pack fans).
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In 2012, the Stallion is hoping for re-runs from 2011 with the obvious exception of the poor performance by my beloved Tiiigaaahhhs in the BCS championship game. I am pretty sure that The Hat was smoking reefer with Tyrann and Co. the night before that game. Although Stallion’s wishes for another undefeated year in the Bayou country may be granted, this year has a strange feel to it. Hence, there is a little bit of a shake up in the 2012 Preseason Cream Rankings that may surprise some folks. Also, the Stallion had to re-calibrate his crystal ball for 2012 due to the addition of Missouri and Texas A&M, who, let’s face it, seem like Flounder and the fellas showing up at that night club where Otis Day and the Knights were performing. They just don’t fit in, but we will still dance with their dates. May God bless these two teams as they will find out quickly that the hits hurt a little bit harder compared to that sissy football they play just to the west. By the way, the Godfather should give the Stallion a raise for increased workload due to this conference expansion.
So now is the time for the much anticipated Preseason Cream Rankings for 2012.</SPAN>
#1) - Alabama Crimson Tide – They reload faster than the Stallion’s 3 week old baby daughter’s diaper. Saban has officially created a well-oiled machine that just keeps on keeping on. The loss of some key defensive folks to the NFL may create some early season problems but if they can get past Arkansas without a loss, the Stallion believes that Harvey Updyke will spend another happy year after serving his prison term for poisoning Toomer’s corner. It was all worth it baby – RTR!!!</SPAN>
#2) Arkansas Razorbacks – This team just really seems very dangerous and is catching Alabama at the right time and at home.With Knile Davis, who may be the dark horse candidate to be the best back in the SEC (sorry Marcus Lattimore), and a potential Heisman candidate in Tyler Wilson, the Razorbacks can survive on offense without Wilt Chamberlain Petrino.I also think John L. Williams will provide more focus defensively than Petrino.That September game against Bama is a must though.LSU at home is also a plus.</SPAN>
#3) LSU Tiiigaaahhhs – The Stallion wants to believe that this ranking is too low.The Cream Crystal Ball is very agitated with this selection.However, Zack Mettenberger is still unproven and the SEC defenses won’t be as bad as they were last year where LSU can just pound the ball up the middle and win.Taking out instant offense in the form of the Honey Badger is bigger than most people think.Whenever the Tigers needed a big play, Tyrann Matthieu was there to provide instant gratification.His absence will cost the Tigers a big game this year.Grant it.</SPAN>
#4) Georgia Bulldogs – This is the logical choice in the East simply because they have the easiest schedule in the East – no LSU, Arky, or Bama.Life doesn’t get much easier than that.What will be interesting though is that their highly touted QB, Aaron Murray and Isaiah Crowell will have to overcome 3 offensive linemen replacements which may make things interesting offensively.Defensively they should be strong again!Of course, Mark Richt always finds a way to lose a game or two he’s supposed to win.He’s the Bob Stoops of the SEC.</SPAN>
#5)The Real USC …Gamecocks – The Stallions loves him some Ole Ball Coach.However, I am really curious to see how the Gamecocks will respond to the departure of Ellis Johnson who was critical with leading that stout defense that South Carolina had.Spurrier is no mastermind on the defensive side of the ball.The good news – no more Spaniard.The bad news – Connor Shaw isn’t much better.</SPAN>
#6) Auburn Tigers – My favorite football name in the SEC – Philip Lutzenkirchen.Translation – I will hurt you when I catch the ball because I am a mean slow white TE that likes to give out PAIN.If Auburn could settle the QB concerns, they have enough veterans to surprise some folks.This will have to be the year that Gene Cheesestick will need to prove himself as a legit coach after riding the coattails of Mr Newton two years ago.</SPAN>
#7) Florida Gators – Which will come first – Florida winning the Eastern Division or Will Muschamp having a heart attack on the sideline of a game?I am betting the latter, but Florida’s talent is always strong and if the ship gets turned in the right direction, it may be interesting.Expect that Florida defense to be tenacious.</SPAN>
# Missouri Tigers – Living in Big 12 country, the Stallion has always liked the product Gary Pinkel puts on the field.Missouri has always been extremely competitive and been blessed with good speed.I am not sure if the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] wheel SEC Tigers will withstand the physicality of the SEC, but they will need to be very closely watched as a sleeper team.Lack of depth on the D-line could present some issues when facing power running teams of the SEC.The Stallion is excited to see the top recruit Dorial Green-Beckham, not to be confused with his cousins, Benjarvis Green-Ellis, or Maurice Jones-Drew.</SPAN>
#9) Mississippi State MullDawgs – Can Tyler Russell’s immobility survive the defenses of the SEC West?If so, then look for the Bulldogs to surprise a few teams, but with the O-line being a big question mark, this No. 9 ranking may be generous.Everyone loves Jonathan Banks on defense, and I think Mullen is counting his blessings he wasn’t picked as the Penn State coach every day.If Mullen doesn’t beat one of the big 4 in the SEC west, look for him to have a heat rash on the buttocks by the end of this year.</SPAN>
#10) Tennessee Volunteers – Let the coaching sweepstakes begin this year.The Derek Dooley hire was a reach and you can bet they won’t be calling Saban for any references in the future.The program seems in disarray and the once vaunted Vol defenses of old have been flushed down the proverbial Lane Kiffen commode.</SPAN>
#11) Texas A&M Aggies – The saving grace for the Aggies this year will be their offensive line.The bad news is that they play in a division that has even better defensive lines and it won’t matter.A new QB, an injury prone Christine Michael and a new system under Sumlin will make for a long first year in Aggie Land.The good news is that they won’t be facing high potent offenses this year that exposes that secondary.FYI - If this was the Cream Ranking for Cheerleaders they would be 14[SUP]th[/SUP].Hallabullo! Caneck! Caneck!</SPAN>
#12) Vanderbilt Commodores – Stallion loves him some James Franklin.He won’t be at Vanderbilt for long if he brings them to another bowl game.Depth always gets Vandy in most SEC games and this year will be no different.The good news for Vandy is that they too don’t play Arkansas, LSU, or Bama.And most importantly, Ole Miss is still Vandy’s *****.</SPAN>
#13) Kentucky Wildkitties – Jokes officially on Joker.After taken over a very competitive program for Rich Brooks, the second African American hire in the SEC will follow in the first steps of the first one, out the door in a quick amount of time without accomplishing much.</SPAN>
#14) Ole Miss Black Bears/Rebels – After watching a huge “can of quit” open up in Oxford on Houston “My manzere didn’t hold my titties in place” Nutt’s team last year, the Rebels have new life…or do they?The best you could find with that search committee is Arkansas State’s Hugh Freeze?Really?But let’s be honest, Bill Belichick could be the HC and with that talent pool would have a tough time beating Central Arkansas.</SPAN>
Let the games begin!</SPAN>
Love,</SPAN>
Stallion</SPAN>
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I know the Six Pack Nation is in complete awe that the Stallion is back in 2012 with a vengeance. The Godfather said that he needed me like the Honey Badger needs drug rehab therapy. How can I turn that down? It made total sense to me that when help is needed, the Stallion delivers. In lieu of this need, Cream Talk is back and is better than ever. </SPAN>
Now for any newcomers to the board, you are probably wondering what in the world Cream Talk is about. Simply put, the Stallion has always used by the famous line, “The Cream rises to the top” when making his point. I used to preach this to the Godfather and the General no matter what reasons they gave me that MSU will be a contender and not a pretender in the SEC. Being an LSU fan, it always came in handy. Of course, not too long after those discussions were had, Sylvester Croom, not to be confused with Bookman from Good Times, became the head coach and it was not hard to make the argument.
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It’s the argument that always prevails, and the Six Pack nation now gets to live by the Stallion’s preaching. No matter what the Six Pack Nation sees, this stance by the Stallion will always prevail. The Stallion is never wrong. However, the Stallion loves to hear from your worthless viewpoints each and every week and occasionally he will have to give you his feedback if it deserves it.</SPAN>
In years’ past, the Stallion provided a Sunday excerpt, if you will, of pure and amazing written genius. Within this excerpt, there will be an introductory reflection of what occurred in the SEC and beyond for that week with a follow-up Cream Ranking, which might as well be the BCS ranking because it’s that accurate and because the SEC is the best conference bar none. Don’t forget that it is completely unbiased (much to the chagrin of Six Pack fans).
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In 2012, the Stallion is hoping for re-runs from 2011 with the obvious exception of the poor performance by my beloved Tiiigaaahhhs in the BCS championship game. I am pretty sure that The Hat was smoking reefer with Tyrann and Co. the night before that game. Although Stallion’s wishes for another undefeated year in the Bayou country may be granted, this year has a strange feel to it. Hence, there is a little bit of a shake up in the 2012 Preseason Cream Rankings that may surprise some folks. Also, the Stallion had to re-calibrate his crystal ball for 2012 due to the addition of Missouri and Texas A&M, who, let’s face it, seem like Flounder and the fellas showing up at that night club where Otis Day and the Knights were performing. They just don’t fit in, but we will still dance with their dates. May God bless these two teams as they will find out quickly that the hits hurt a little bit harder compared to that sissy football they play just to the west. By the way, the Godfather should give the Stallion a raise for increased workload due to this conference expansion.
So now is the time for the much anticipated Preseason Cream Rankings for 2012.</SPAN>
#1) - Alabama Crimson Tide – They reload faster than the Stallion’s 3 week old baby daughter’s diaper. Saban has officially created a well-oiled machine that just keeps on keeping on. The loss of some key defensive folks to the NFL may create some early season problems but if they can get past Arkansas without a loss, the Stallion believes that Harvey Updyke will spend another happy year after serving his prison term for poisoning Toomer’s corner. It was all worth it baby – RTR!!!</SPAN>
#2) Arkansas Razorbacks – This team just really seems very dangerous and is catching Alabama at the right time and at home.With Knile Davis, who may be the dark horse candidate to be the best back in the SEC (sorry Marcus Lattimore), and a potential Heisman candidate in Tyler Wilson, the Razorbacks can survive on offense without Wilt Chamberlain Petrino.I also think John L. Williams will provide more focus defensively than Petrino.That September game against Bama is a must though.LSU at home is also a plus.</SPAN>
#3) LSU Tiiigaaahhhs – The Stallion wants to believe that this ranking is too low.The Cream Crystal Ball is very agitated with this selection.However, Zack Mettenberger is still unproven and the SEC defenses won’t be as bad as they were last year where LSU can just pound the ball up the middle and win.Taking out instant offense in the form of the Honey Badger is bigger than most people think.Whenever the Tigers needed a big play, Tyrann Matthieu was there to provide instant gratification.His absence will cost the Tigers a big game this year.Grant it.</SPAN>
#4) Georgia Bulldogs – This is the logical choice in the East simply because they have the easiest schedule in the East – no LSU, Arky, or Bama.Life doesn’t get much easier than that.What will be interesting though is that their highly touted QB, Aaron Murray and Isaiah Crowell will have to overcome 3 offensive linemen replacements which may make things interesting offensively.Defensively they should be strong again!Of course, Mark Richt always finds a way to lose a game or two he’s supposed to win.He’s the Bob Stoops of the SEC.</SPAN>
#5)The Real USC …Gamecocks – The Stallions loves him some Ole Ball Coach.However, I am really curious to see how the Gamecocks will respond to the departure of Ellis Johnson who was critical with leading that stout defense that South Carolina had.Spurrier is no mastermind on the defensive side of the ball.The good news – no more Spaniard.The bad news – Connor Shaw isn’t much better.</SPAN>
#6) Auburn Tigers – My favorite football name in the SEC – Philip Lutzenkirchen.Translation – I will hurt you when I catch the ball because I am a mean slow white TE that likes to give out PAIN.If Auburn could settle the QB concerns, they have enough veterans to surprise some folks.This will have to be the year that Gene Cheesestick will need to prove himself as a legit coach after riding the coattails of Mr Newton two years ago.</SPAN>
#7) Florida Gators – Which will come first – Florida winning the Eastern Division or Will Muschamp having a heart attack on the sideline of a game?I am betting the latter, but Florida’s talent is always strong and if the ship gets turned in the right direction, it may be interesting.Expect that Florida defense to be tenacious.</SPAN>
# Missouri Tigers – Living in Big 12 country, the Stallion has always liked the product Gary Pinkel puts on the field.Missouri has always been extremely competitive and been blessed with good speed.I am not sure if the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] wheel SEC Tigers will withstand the physicality of the SEC, but they will need to be very closely watched as a sleeper team.Lack of depth on the D-line could present some issues when facing power running teams of the SEC.The Stallion is excited to see the top recruit Dorial Green-Beckham, not to be confused with his cousins, Benjarvis Green-Ellis, or Maurice Jones-Drew.</SPAN>
#9) Mississippi State MullDawgs – Can Tyler Russell’s immobility survive the defenses of the SEC West?If so, then look for the Bulldogs to surprise a few teams, but with the O-line being a big question mark, this No. 9 ranking may be generous.Everyone loves Jonathan Banks on defense, and I think Mullen is counting his blessings he wasn’t picked as the Penn State coach every day.If Mullen doesn’t beat one of the big 4 in the SEC west, look for him to have a heat rash on the buttocks by the end of this year.</SPAN>
#10) Tennessee Volunteers – Let the coaching sweepstakes begin this year.The Derek Dooley hire was a reach and you can bet they won’t be calling Saban for any references in the future.The program seems in disarray and the once vaunted Vol defenses of old have been flushed down the proverbial Lane Kiffen commode.</SPAN>
#11) Texas A&M Aggies – The saving grace for the Aggies this year will be their offensive line.The bad news is that they play in a division that has even better defensive lines and it won’t matter.A new QB, an injury prone Christine Michael and a new system under Sumlin will make for a long first year in Aggie Land.The good news is that they won’t be facing high potent offenses this year that exposes that secondary.FYI - If this was the Cream Ranking for Cheerleaders they would be 14[SUP]th[/SUP].Hallabullo! Caneck! Caneck!</SPAN>
#12) Vanderbilt Commodores – Stallion loves him some James Franklin.He won’t be at Vanderbilt for long if he brings them to another bowl game.Depth always gets Vandy in most SEC games and this year will be no different.The good news for Vandy is that they too don’t play Arkansas, LSU, or Bama.And most importantly, Ole Miss is still Vandy’s *****.</SPAN>
#13) Kentucky Wildkitties – Jokes officially on Joker.After taken over a very competitive program for Rich Brooks, the second African American hire in the SEC will follow in the first steps of the first one, out the door in a quick amount of time without accomplishing much.</SPAN>
#14) Ole Miss Black Bears/Rebels – After watching a huge “can of quit” open up in Oxford on Houston “My manzere didn’t hold my titties in place” Nutt’s team last year, the Rebels have new life…or do they?The best you could find with that search committee is Arkansas State’s Hugh Freeze?Really?But let’s be honest, Bill Belichick could be the HC and with that talent pool would have a tough time beating Central Arkansas.</SPAN>
Let the games begin!</SPAN>
Love,</SPAN>
Stallion</SPAN>
