SEC News and Notes 10-6

[RollTide72]

3-4 over the weekend (1-2 on sides, 1-1 on totals and 1-1 on teasers). 22-12-2 for the year.

ALABAMA
Bama holds slight edge over LSU
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sec/0-1-549/Bama-holds-slight-edge-over-LSU.html

Saban concerned with Coffee's fumbles
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/SPORTS0401/810050365/1002

Bye week comes at a good time for Tide
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/SPORTS0401/810050362/1002

ARKANSAS



AUBURN
Tuberville denies any staff changes
http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/1223284554249330.xml&coll=3

Timing may help Tigers lick wounds
http://www.al.com/sports/press-register/thicks.ssf?/base/sports/1223284533249330.xml&coll=3

Tuberville evaluating quarterback play
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/SPORTS0402/810050367/1002

Offense ?frustrated? after loss to Vandy
http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/auburn_notebook_offense_frustrated_after_loss_to_vandy/39734

FLORIDA
Florida needs offensive help to support Tebow, Harvin
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/2008-10-06-florida-support_N.htm

Championship luster appears to be off Florida, Tebow
http://www.thenewsstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/SPORTS/810060314/1006

LSU visit has Gators preparing in overdrive
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2008/10/05/uffollow1006.html

GEORGIA
Bulldogs are wary of Tennessee visit
http://timesfreepress.com/news/2008/oct/05/bulldogs-are-wary-tennessee-visit/

Time off useful for Bulldogs
http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/100608/uga_478458.shtml

KENTUCKY
Two old foes stand in way of Cats' bowl
http://www.kentucky.com/826/story/546287.html

Brooks not happy about UK's play
http://www.kentucky.com/817/story/546362.html

L S U
LSU gets ready for 9 weeks test
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/SPORTS0402/81006001/1001/SPORTS

OLE MISS
Nutt needs help if team psyche is to improve
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/SPORTS030103/810060341/1109

MISSISSIPPI STATE



SOUTH CAROLINA
Spurrier hopes Kentucky-bound Gamecocks aren't too confident
http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/oct/06/spurrier_hopes_kentucky_bound_gamecocks_56893/

TENNESSEE
Will Tennessee make its last stand at Georgia?
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfb/entries/2008/10/06/will_tennessee.html

Fulmer knows Vols can't afford to lose at Georgia
http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/SPORTS0601/810060323/1002/SPORTS

Running game sputters as brutal stretch looms
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20081006/SPORTS/310068198

VANDERBILT
Vanderbilt sports are excelling since change
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/10/05/SPKQ13BTU4.DTL

Nickson?s injury revives Vanderbilt QB questions
http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081005/SPORTS0602/81005029/1002/SPORTS

 

[Master Capper]

Whats your take on Miss State possibly pulling off the win this week against Vandy at home? I have only watched Miss State once this year vs LA TECH and the ywere awful against a LA Tech team that has no passing game. I think Vandy has been winning with mirrors and this may be the week that the mirrors bust, or is Miss State that bad?

 

[RollTide72]

Hey MC... in all honesty a Vandy win by 3 TDs wouldn't surprise, nor would a SU win by the Bulldogs. I've watched four of their games this season (LA Tech, Auburn, GA Tech and LSU).

I'm a huge Sly Croom fan and for the life of me can not figure out what is happening in Starkville this season. They certainly showed some life against LSU in their last game out, but part of me believes that was a look ahead game for the Bayou Bengals.

I agree with your assessment of the season opener against LA Tech. 5 turnovers and 10 penalties are what really beat them in that game.

They beat D1-AA Southeastern Louisiana 34-10 but still had 2 turnovers.

The Auburn game set offensive football back 100 years in the SEC. Auburn's offense SUCKS and still gained 300+ yards won 3-2. MSU only turned the ball over once.

MSU went to Atlanta and laid a real egg against GA Tech, or so it would seem. Although they gave up 500 yards in offense (435 was rushing though), the Bulldogs had just over 400 total yards. 4 turnovers and 7 penalties took them out of that game.

The LSU game in Baton Rouge was the first game all season that the Bulldogs did not turn the ball over. The game was never in doubt for LSU but it was not the blowout it's been the past 6 years.

True, Vandy has been doing it with smoke and mirrors, but once you've done it for 5 games, I don't know. They've won games this year that in the past they would have given away. Maybe they have turned the corner.... I really don't know. Their offense isn't going to put any scoreboards on TILT anytime soon, but they just find a way to win. I like their scrapiness. Nothing fazes this team. It's a great story.

What's the one constant in all of these games? The Bulldogs inability to hang on to the pigskin. 12 turnovers in their first 5 games. Vandy has forced 15 turnovers. That's the "X" factor if you will. If the Bulldogs handle the football, this will be a close game. If not, Vandy will win by at least two touchdowns.

3 points seems like they are begging for us to take the 'Dores. The Bulldogs are coming off of a bye week. I don't think their defense is any better than Auburn's or South Carolina's. The backup QB for Vandy proved he can step up under pressure, so that doesn't concern me. Vandy has handled their new national attention very well so far. I think that Bobby Johnson has his team focused and believing. Starkville is not exactly a difficult place to play, unless every Bulldog fan is allowed to bring in a cowbell. I think that Vandy goes to Starkville and wins by 10-14 points.

I got a bit longwinded, but I hope this helps you out. I love Vandy this weekend. They might have a let down in their future, but MSU is missing something from last year.