SEC West Predictions

SEC predictions for 2009

West (in order)

1. Ole Miss Rebels...I think the Rebels will start off where they left off last year. It took them half a season to get the new offense down, but once they did it was hard to stop them. Ole Miss has one of the best DL in the country even though they lost Peria Jerry. Ole Miss has the second most returning starters in the SEC behind Florida. Whats not to like about this pick...I guess you can always look at the Rebels past..only team in the West who hasn't been to Atlanta, but if they can't get it done with this schedule...they might not have another shot until Eli or Peyton have grown kids in college

2. Alabama, I would pick LSU because I think LSU has more talent, but if you look at Alabama's SEC schedule you gotta go with Alabama over LSU. Its all going to come down to who wins in Oxford in October Ole Miss or Bama?

3. LSU, will be much improved if their qb can play like he did in the Peach Bowl. They have loads of talent. This top 3 order could go anyway. If LSU's qb stays consistant they could be very well going to ATL to face the mighty (you guessed it) volunteers of Tennessee...only kidding

4. Auburn, most people would pick Arkansas as having more talent next year, but again...schedule. There is no way Arkansas finishes about Auburn in the SEC this year, not going to happen. Arkansas might be the most improved SEC team in he West, but their schedule is too brutal...@LSU,Ole Miss,Alabama,Florida...and Georgia and South Carolina at home

5. Arkansas...see above

6. Miss. State...I mean come on how can anyone be serious about picking Miss. State anywhere, but last? The day Miss. State gets rid of cowbells is that day they get serious about football...not going to happen. I can easily see a 3-9 record for State...rebuilding year...you have the Spreadneck offense being put into play now..Unproven qb who took a beating in the Egg Bowl...45-0 Ole Miss...total of 37 yards and negative rushing yards in the game.