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Schedule analysis: Auburn

Posted on May 18, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

Today, we dissect Auburn’s schedule as the Tigers enter the 2012 season with a new offensive coordinator and new defensive coordinator: Nonconference opponents (with 2011 records) Sept. 1: vs. Clemson (10-4), in AtlantaSept. 15: Louisiana-Monroe (4-8)Nov. 3: New Mexico State.

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SMRT FOOTBALL: FIVE VERTS

Posted on May 18, 2012, in BCS Football, with 0 Comments

via smartfootball.com If you’re David Yost, this is the kind of play you design once you hear that Georgia‘s secondary is going to consist of a converted wideout, a high schooler who won a cornerback job in a Sam’s Club.

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SEC post-spring power rankings

Posted on May 18, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

We’re putting spring behind us and looking toward the fall with our post-spring power rankings: 1. LSU: The Tigers had one of the best springs around. Things were quiet off the field, and the offense rallied behind quarterback Zach Mettenberger..

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Top performer: Interceptions

Posted on May 16, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

Our look at the SEC’s most productive returning players in 2012 continues with a look at players that grabbed the most interceptions. Past producers: Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Sacks Tackles The SEC returns four players that ranked.

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A look at the SEC’s biggest spenders

Posted on May 16, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

USA Today’s annual study is out on who in college athletics makes the most money and who spends the most money. Not surprisingly, of the 10 biggest spenders, four are from the SEC: No. 4 Florida ($107.1 million), No. 5.

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SEC: Best of spring

Posted on May 15, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

Does anybody really remember spring awards? They don’t hand out any hardware for what goes on in March and April. Nonetheless, we’re still going to honor the highs and the lows of the spring in the SEC: Best performance: How.

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Georgia spring wrap

Posted on May 15, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

2011 overall record: 10-42011 conference record: 7-1 (T-1st) Returning starters: Offense: 7; defense: 9; kicker/punter: 0 Top returners QB Aaron Murray, OLB Jarvis Jones, S Bacarri Rambo, S Shawn Williams, LB Alec Ogletree, RB Isaiah Crowell, WR Tavarres King, N.

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Minter, Cats look to take next step on ‘D’

Posted on May 14, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

Rick Minter’s challenge upon taking over the Kentucky defense last season was clear. His boss, Joker Phillips, wanted to see a more aggressive defense, a defense that created more turnovers and a defense that persevered. “It’s our goal on defense.

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SEC’s top nonconference games in 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

The 2012 nonconference slate involving SEC teams isn’t as attractive as a year ago. There just aren’t as many marquee matchups with schools from other BCS conferences. That’s something that will change if strength of schedule is given more weight.

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Top performer: Sacks

Posted on May 11, 2012, in SEC, with 0 Comments

Our look at the SEC’s most productive returning players in 2012 continues with a look at the sack artists. Past producers: Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end The SEC returns six players that ranked in the top 10 in.

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