Where do you see your team next year?

[WarEagle73]

We are 7 or 8 games into this season so I thought it would be cool to see where everyone expects their team to be next year. We've seen a good deal of young players for several teams that will make an ever increasing impact as time goes by. Conversely, we've seen players that will probably be sorely missed by their respective teams come next season. There are also teams that will probably be breaking in new coaches as well. So with all this in mind what does everyone here think their team will do next year?

[shanksta13]

One word: sick. Next year's squad could very well end up being the most talented team we have ever fielded.

[WarEagle73]

One word: sick. Next year's squad could very well end up being the most talented team we have ever fielded.


I think your pretty well dead on about Florida next year. I kind of get the same feeling about Auburn as well. We're almost as young as Florida ourselves and from what I've seen from both teams it would not suprise me if Florida and Auburn meet in Atlanta in 08 and/or 09.

[GTmorris1970]

Spurrier has hinted several times Carolina will field it's best team next season, and a similar team the year after.

[shanksta13]

I think your pretty well dead on about Florida next year. I kind of get the same feeling about Auburn as well. We're almost as young as Florida ourselves and from what I've seen from both teams it would not suprise me if Florida and Auburn meet in Atlanta in 08 and/or 09.

I completely agree. Both of our teams are loaded with young talent that is perhaps costing us a game or two this year, but getting so much valuable experience that next year they will likely be unstoppable.

[scfan5338]

One word: sick. Next year's squad could very well end up being the most talented team we have ever fielded.

I like those words to describe USC also next year. Majority of our players are freshmen's and sophomores and our schedule sets up well for us. Hopefully Smelley can get settled into the QB position or else Garcia will probably take over for him during the spring. Our O-line has been our problem since I've been watching us play and it's going to be no different next year. We return almost every on defense except for Casper Brinkley, Jasper should come back if he is granted his medical redshirt and that would help us tremendously. We lose Cory Boyd in the back field but still have Mike Davis back there and also have Brian Maddox, a highly touted RB last year. Should be a heck of a year for SC football.

[iacolb12]

Division IAA, er "NCAA Football Championship Subdivision"

[shanksta13]

I like those words to describe USC also next year. Majority of our players are freshmen's and sophomores and our schedule sets up well for us. Hopefully Smelley can get settled into the QB position or else Garcia will probably take over for him during the spring. Our O-line has been our problem since I've been watching us play and it's going to be no different next year. We return almost every on defense except for Casper Brinkley, Jasper should come back if he is granted his medical redshirt and that would help us tremendously. We lose Cory Boyd in the back field but still have Mike Davis back there and also have Brian Maddox, a highly touted RB last year. Should be a heck of a year for SC football.

Again, I agree completely. I don't even want to think about how stacked the SEC is going to be next year. Perrilloux running LSU's offense is going to be flat out scary as well.

[BAMAPERRY]

Leading the West.

[uscrules]

We should be much better. On offense we lose our center, tailback, a quarterback(that starts some), our tight end (who plays less than the two backups) and our fullback(who has never run the ball) and a back up offensive lineman). Of these, the biggest loss will be Corey Boyd.
On defense, we lose only one that starts all the time (Casper Brinkley DE) we lose a couple of guys that play key roles (Chris Hampton SS and Brandon Isac CB) I think we will much bette with so many people returning. Bad news is so will most of the other teams in the east. Especially, Florida and Georgia. Everybody said 2008 would be out year to win the East.

[scfan5338]

Again, I agree completely. I don't even want to think about how stacked the SEC is going to be next year. Perrilloux running LSU's offense is going to be flat out scary as well.

Perrilloux is going to be really really good next year. But they do lose Dorsey on the DL and some in their secondary. They recruit well so it's not like they're not going to have players to replace those guys. Also Kodi Burns at Auburn is going to be sick running the ball also, and if Garcia gets in there for SC its gonna be even crazier. Stafford's going to be matured, and Crompton will take over well for Ainge. If we thought the SEC is tough this year, next year will be insane also.

[Tennessee Ted]

I would like to see a team that can compete better against Florida and Alabama and improve our cumulative score against the two of 100-37. Beating Florida might be a longshot, but I would like to see us take care of the Crimson Tide at home.

[BAMAPERRY]

I would like to see a team that can compete better against Florida and Alabama and improve our cumulative score against the two of 100-37. Beating Florida might be a longshot, but I would like to see us take care of the Crimson Tide at home.

Bama should be vastly improved next year. UT and AU will be playing new QBs, as will LSU. If Perrilleaux was so good, he'd be playing a lot more. He gave Auburn 7 points on that fumble where he was carrying the ball like a loaf of bread.

[WarEagle73]

Again, I agree completely. I don't even want to think about how stacked the SEC is going to be next year. Perrilloux running LSU's offense is going to be flat out scary as well.


Very good points. I see LSU & Auburn continue to vie for the top of the SEC West next year with possibly Alabama rejoining them as a top tier team more than likely in 08 or 09 . Wile Bama is having a really good year in recruiting I think they lose a good deal of offensive line men after this year. (Bama fans please correct me if I'm wrong on that). LSU may be in for some transition years if Miles goes to Michigan and Arkansas more than likely will be breaking in a new coach as well. Croom will probably get MSU back to a bowl within the next couple years but I don't think Ole Miss will see much success. In the east I think Tennessee will continue it's recent slide no matter if Fulmer says or goes. Georgia and USC though will probably be Florida's main competition in the East. I think it would be cool if Kentucky could sustain it's recent success and I think they will to a degree but they will not surpass Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina IMO.

[Kylehunter85]

Very good points. I see LSU & Auburn continue to vie for the top of the SEC West next year with possibly Alabama rejoining them as a top tier team more than likely in 08 or 09 . Wile Bama is having a really good year in recruiting I think they lose a good deal of offensive line men after this year. (Bama fans please correct me if I'm wrong on that). LSU may be in for some transition years if Miles goes to Michigan and Arkansas more than likely will be breaking in a new coach as well. Croom will probably get MSU back to a bowl within the next couple years but I don't think Ole Miss will see much success. In the east I think Tennessee will continue it's recent slide no matter if Fulmer says or goes. Georgia and USC though will probably be Florida's main competition in the East. I think it would be cool if Kentucky could sustain it's recent success and I think they will to a degree but they will not surpass Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina IMO.



I agree, the biggest hurdle for Auburn is the new offensive gameplan with Kodi taking the snaps. The defense is going to be the same badass defense they recently have been. The key players we are losing are going to be backed by players that are just as talented IMO. Once the offense gets adjusted to Kodi, I like Auburn to dominate next year. The O line will get nothing but better considering they are mostly freshmen now and aren't doing half bad. I think Florida will probably be the team to beat next year in the SEC. Here are my SEC predictions for next season, and I know this is like gazing into the crystal ball

Florida ("sick" as referred to earlier in this thread)
Auburn (just as "sick" but new strategy on offense)
USC (more experienced team comes out and challenges UF for the eastern title)
Alabama (fields a young yet talented team, Iron bowl is also for western title
LSU (losing too many weapons next season (Doucet,Dorsey,Flynn, etc.)
UGA (comes out and plays better next season (and beat UT)
MSU (I think this year some of the recent down teams will do better)
Vandy ( ^^^^^^^^)
UT (sorry guys don't like the looks of it)
UK (your losing some key offensive players aka woodson)
Arky (your goin to lose Dmac and possibly Jones to the draft)
Ole Miss (uhhh not much to say)

[Fadeproof]

While I do think UGA will be much improved our schedule next year is just freaking brutal.

Sat, Aug 30 Georgia Southern Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Sep 06 Central Michigan Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Sep 13 South Carolina * at Columbia, S.C. TBA

Sat, Sep 20 Arizona State at Tempe, Ariz. TBA

Sat, Sep 27 Alabama * Athens, Ga TBA

Sat, Oct 11 Tennessee * Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Oct 18 Vanderbilt * Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Oct 25 LSU * at Baton Rouge, La. TBA

Sat, Nov 01 Florida * at Jacksonville, Fla. TBA

Sat, Nov 08 Kentucky * at Lexington, Ky. TBA

Sat, Nov 15 Auburn * at Auburn, Ala. TBA

Sat, Nov 29 Georgia Tech Athens, Ga. TBA

[shanksta13]

Ole Miss (uhhh not much to say)

I think Jevan Snead might make some things happen at Ole Miss next year.

[SWINETIME]

If Nutt makes it through the year, the hogs will be in good shape returning most everyone on the offense and defense. The defense next year will be Arkansas best since Nutt has been at Arkansas. You cant replace the loss of DMAC. Felix says he is coming back but I dont beleive it. Either way, we have one of the best RB's in the country commited and some of the best offensive talent on the hook that I can remember. If Nutt stays and holds on to the recruiting clasee Arkansas will be a spoiler for a lot of teams next year. They play TEXAS next year and Florida comes back on the schedule so I am not predicting a great year but I do beleive that if Nutt comes back Arkansas will turn the corner talent wise to where they are very competitive every year and a contender every 3rd or so.

[HOG02]

We might have a hard time competing against the local high schools for the next 2 years.

[UABAlum]

Wow - tough to say where the Bama will be next year. I know this much - Bama should be much more experienced. Bama has only 5 senior starters. Plus Saban will get his first true recruiting class (which may or may not impact 2008). But it sounds like the at least half of the teams in the SEC will return most of starters in 2008. What sux is that those teams will beat each other up hurting each other in the polls.

[WarEagle73]

Wow - tough to say where the Bama will be next year. I know this much - Bama should be much more experienced. Bama has only 5 senior starters. Plus Saban will get his first true recruiting class (which may or may not impact 2008). But it sounds like the at least half of the teams in the SEC will return most of starters in 2008. What sux is that those teams will beat each other up hurting each other in the polls.


Welcome to the board UABAlum. What is the situation on Alabama's offesive line? I know Smith will be a junior next year but what about the rest of the starters? The reason I ask is due to my post on page one of this thread.

[jonthetiger337]

LSU will probably be a 2-3 loss team next year. 2 losses in regular season and 3 if they can manage to make it to the SEC title game.

[olemsdave76]

we will be much more experienced on both sides of the ball at the majority of positions, especially defense, but I fear a new starter at QB, even if an upgrade, plus lack of depth will keep us near the bottom of the SEC and away from bowl eligibility, especially if there is no improvement in the coaching the team receives (not saying O needs to go, but it will be his last chance to show he can get it done). A team with average to slightly above-average talent can hang with and beat the big boys if they are coached right, just don't see that happening with the current staff.

[BamaDude06]

Bama loses Two/"Three" starters on offense:
DJ Hall (HUGE shoes to fill, but we have a ton of talented young receivers)
and LG Justin Britt (Matt Caddell, the 3rd receiver in 3 wide sets is also a senior).

Defense we lose the likes of Gilberry and Castille. I expect next years defense to be alot like this years: young and improve as the season goes.

[BAMAPERRY]

One Senior on the OL, Britt.

[BAMAPERRY]

Very good points. I see LSU & Auburn continue to vie for the top of the SEC West next year with possibly Alabama rejoining them as a top tier team more than likely in 08 or 09 . Wile Bama is having a really good year in recruiting I think they lose a good deal of offensive line men after this year. (Bama fans please correct me if I'm wrong on that). LSU may be in for some transition years if Miles goes to Michigan and Arkansas more than likely will be breaking in a new coach as well. Croom will probably get MSU back to a bowl within the next couple years but I don't think Ole Miss will see much success. In the east I think Tennessee will continue it's recent slide no matter if Fulmer says or goes. Georgia and USC though will probably be Florida's main competition in the East. I think it would be cool if Kentucky could sustain it's recent success and I think they will to a degree but they will not surpass Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina IMO.

:wacko: We're tied for first THIS year!

[STUCKNBIG10]

UK will take a step back, but not to the degree that everyone expects. Assuming that UK can go 3-1 the rest of the way (wins over VU, MSU, and either UT or UGA), we would finish 9-3. A potential 10th win against the big 10 in a bowl is also a possibility. I expect next year we will probably finish somehwere in the neighborhood of 6-6 or 7-5.

@UL (toss-up)
3 patsies (wins)
Ark at home (win)
Vandy at home (win)
@Miss St (win)
@UF, @Bama (losses)
@UT (probable loss)
UGA / USC at home (split?)

End result: 7-5

[WarEagle73]

:wacko: We're tied for first THIS year!

I understand you are tied for first. I was talking about the overall condition of the program in regards to the other programs in the Division. I suppose I should have elucidated this point in a more comprehensible manner.

[C_hris]

While I do think UGA will be much improved our schedule next year is just freaking brutal.

Sat, Aug 30 Georgia Southern Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Sep 06 Central Michigan Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Sep 13 South Carolina * at Columbia, S.C. TBA

Sat, Sep 20 Arizona State at Tempe, Ariz. TBA

Sat, Sep 27 Alabama * Athens, Ga TBA

Sat, Oct 11 Tennessee * Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Oct 18 Vanderbilt * Athens, Ga. TBA

Sat, Oct 25 LSU * at Baton Rouge, La. TBA

Sat, Nov 01 Florida * at Jacksonville, Fla. TBA

Sat, Nov 08 Kentucky * at Lexington, Ky. TBA

Sat, Nov 15 Auburn * at Auburn, Ala. TBA

Sat, Nov 29 Georgia Tech Athens, Ga. TBA


Awww damn we play Georgia Southern......Never good.

[GatorBait15]

Florida! will have a heisman and a naty t!

[D^3]

I don't think anyone will call me a homer for saying I believe Georgia will be a force next season. We have a very young team, and they have shown a lot of promise. This season we have a o-line full of freshman, and a defense with lots of them as well. Next year they will have gained invaluable experience and Moreno and Caleb King should be one of the best RB duo's in the country.

As far as the East goes next year, I think Florida and Georgia will be the big contenders. Tennessee is still fading fast (yes I know y'all beat us, but Fulmer is still running that program into the ground), Kentucky will not have the success they had this year without Woodson, and USC, while certainly getting much better, will have to contend with even better Gator and Bulldog teams. I certainly wouldn't count them out though. Gators, Dawgs and Cocks will be the big 3 next year.

As Fadeproof pointed out, we have a brutal schedule, especially away. I think that helps us with rankings though. We play @ South Carolina, @ Arizona State (big OOC opponent), @ LSU, @ Kentucky and @ Auburn, not to mention the game with Florida, who will also no doubt be a top 10 team again next year.

Obviously this is an enormous "if", but if the Dawgs can make it through that schedule with 1 loss, or dare I say it, undefeated... I think we are a sure bet for the National Championship game.

*enter the haters*

[MillDawg007]

Why are you depressed we play Georgia Southern, that game will be great with the Statesboro or UGA FANS not accepted into UGA coming up and rooting for both teams like last time. I think the UGA schedule is just downright sick. I think we can start off 4-0 but then i think we loose to Bama, beat UT and Vandy beat LSU and loose to UF or AU hopefully we can win the TECHIE game but that schedule is just primed for us to get knocked in the face.
However our talent is there it just needs experience and the recruiting class has 2 stud recievers so maybe we will be able to surprise and win the east.

[UABAlum]

Welcome to the board UABAlum. What is the situation on Alabama's offesive line? I know Smith will be a junior next year but what about the rest of the starters? The reason I ask is due to my post on page one of this thread.

Graduating is only 1 starter on the offensive line (#50 LG Justin Britt ). However, two soph starting offensive linemen are currently suspended due to the textbook issues. The fact that they are practicing though makes me think that they will remain on the team. The only other regular starter on offense that will be gone in 2008 is star reciever #22 D. J. Hall.

The defense gets hit a little harder than I thought but its still not too bad. Bama will loose a defensive end, 2 line backers and a corner. That's 6 (2 offense, 4 defense) even though I said 5. One of the local web sites had Justin Brit listed as a junior so I overlooked him. But he is a senior.

Bama will returns their place kicker, punter and almost all on their special teams players.

Overall, Bama should be stronger on offense next year and no worse on defensive and better on special teams.

[D^3]

Why are you depressed we play Georgia Southern, that game will be great with the Statesboro or UGA FANS not accepted into UGA coming up and rooting for both teams like last time. I think the UGA schedule is just downright sick. I think we can start off 4-0 but then i think we loose to Bama, beat UT and Vandy beat LSU and loose to UF or AU hopefully we can win the TECHIE game but that schedule is just primed for us to get knocked in the face.
However our talent is there it just needs experience and the recruiting class has 2 stud recievers so maybe we will be able to surprise and win the east.

I'm tellin ya dude, that's a BCS Title schedule. I'll even go as far to say that that schedule will rank amongst the top 10 toughest in the country next year.

[M2J]

I can only think that Bama will be much improved. I mean On D we lose Gilberry and Castille, which will hurt a bit, but we have the talent to fill the positions. Mustin the LB and Saunders, those can definately be filled. Offensively we have a lot on the OL returning and will be adding talent ready to start. JP returns with senior leadership, Grant returns, McCoy, Stover returns. And probably will be adding Julio and other talented WRs, Burton Scott (5* in the mold of P Harvin) can be a weapon on both ends of the ball immediately.

But having so much young talent, playing pretty well right now, and coming back for another year in the new system is exciting. May even see a dual look at QB with Star Jackson.

[cocky4ever]

As always SC will have it toughest games down the stretch next year. I thought we would be 7-1 going into our final stretch this year and we were an upset to Vandy away. Next year we'll either be 6-1 or 7-0 before we host LSU to start our usual tough final stretch.

2008

8-28-08@ NC St.(W)
9-04-08@Vandy(W)
9-13-08 host UGA(toss up)
9-20-08 host Wofford(W)
9-27-08 host UAB(W)
10-04-08@Ole Miss(W)
10-11-08@UK(W)
10-18-08 host LSU(toss up)
11-01-08 host UT(toss up)
11-08-08 host Ark(toss up)
11-15-08@ UF(toss up)
11-29-08@chumpson(W)

Really dont know but Im gonna say 10-2 for the regular season.

[D^3]

As always SC will have it toughest games down the stretch next year. I thought we would be 7-1 going into our final stretch this year and we were an upset to Vandy away. Next year we'll either be 6-1 or 7-0 before we host LSU to start our usual tough final stretch.

2008

8-28-08@ NC St.(W)
9-04-08@Vandy(W)
9-13-08 host UGA(toss up)
9-20-08 host Wofford(W)
9-27-08 host UAB(W)
10-04-08@Ole Miss(W)
10-11-08@UK(W)
10-18-08 host LSU(toss up)
11-01-08 host UT(toss up)
11-08-08 host Ark(toss up)
11-15-08@ UF(toss up)
11-29-08@chumpson(W)

Really dont know but Im gonna say 10-2 for the regular season.

You guys have a really easy road schedule next year (aside from Florida). Going 9-3 or 10-2 isn't a stretch at all, but you will lose at least one of those home games to Georgia :thumpsup:

[cocky4ever]

You guys have a really easy road schedule next year (aside from Florida). Going 9-3 or 10-2 isn't a stretch at all, but you will lose at least one of those home games to Georgia :thumpsup:

Well maybe UGA will win out and make your prediction come true and SC will go 10-2 and make my prediction come true...I could live with that:thumpsup:

[shanksta13]

Well maybe UGA will win out and make your prediction come true and SC will go 10-2 and make my prediction come true...I could live with that:thumpsup:

Don't settle for mediocrity! Losing to Vandy is one thing, don't accept losing to the Bulldogs! :laugh:

[D^3]

Don't settle for mediocrity! Losing to Vandy is one thing, don't accept losing to the Bulldogs! :laugh:

Losing to a National Championship team would hardly be mediocrity :thumpsup:

[shanksta13]

Losing to a National Championship team would hardly be mediocrity :thumpsup:

So this year LSU claimed the National Championship before the season started. I guess yall have dibs on next year? :unsure::laugh:

[D^3]

So this year LSU claimed the National Championship before the season started. I guess yall have dibs on next year? :unsure::laugh:

No no no no no no heavens no..... with that schedule I'd be a fool to predict us running the table... I'll reserve my prediction on that till after we see how we perform through at least 4 weeks of the season. I'm just saying that with THAT schedule, if we DO run the table, there is no way we won't play for the NC, probably even with 1 loss.

[Fadeproof]

I call dibbs.

[lacene]

You guys have a really easy road schedule next year (aside from Florida). Going 9-3 or 10-2 isn't a stretch at all, but you will lose at least one of those home games to Georgia :thumpsup:


:rolling2::rolling2::rolling2:

Joe Cox may lead the Dogs to some success next season, but if Stafford
returns, look for losses to Alabama, LSU, UF, and Auburn for sure, with a toss-up to both UT and Vandy.

South Carolina will have an excellent chance to make a run to 7-0, highlighted with it's whitewashing of UGA 27-0 in Williams-Brice, which will mark the end of the Stafford era, and bring in his perrenial understudy Cox, who's a much better QB. The Gamecocks will have "toss-up" games with LSU, UT, and UF, but I like our chances with both LSU and UT, being in Williams-Brice. By then USC will have the SEC's #1 defense - possibly the nation's as well.

I see the Lizards as being our biggest question mark, and obstacle in the road to winning the East. LSU will be the next biggest obstacle. UGA will be the greasy smear on the road, after we've passed......:ph34r:

[Chivas]

Arkansas will field that same record next year that they'll field this year.

Now first off Yes, losing DMAC is going to be amazingly huge, but in the end I think we'll be just as good. Our defense is going to be amazing, we'll be returning a lot of our offense, combine that with the fact that we lost a lot of close games we could've/would've/should've won, and I think we'll be about equal next year. Maybe some of those losses we have next year won't be as close, but we'll still have the same W-L record. Also don't forget that we're going to freaking demolish Texas, so at least we'll get some spotlight. If Felix Jones leaves, then I'd say add and extra loss to our record.

[scfan5338]

:rolling2::rolling2::rolling2:

Joe Cox may lead the Dogs to some success next season, but if Stafford
returns, look for losses to Alabama, LSU, UF, and Auburn for sure, with a toss-up to both UT and Vandy.

South Carolina will have an excellent chance to make a run to 7-0, highlighted with it's whitewashing of UGA 27-0 in Williams-Brice, which will mark the end of the Stafford era, and bring in his perrenial understudy Cox, who's a much better QB. The Gamecocks will have "toss-up" games with LSU, UT, and UF, but I like our chances with both LSU and UT, being in Williams-Brice. By then USC will have the SEC's #1 defense - possibly the nation's as well.

I see the Lizards as being our biggest question mark, and obstacle in the road to winning the East. LSU will be the next biggest obstacle. UGA will be the greasy smear on the road, after we've passed......:ph34r:

Seriously, I wouldn't mind playing many of those games away. We play so crappy at WB's its not even funny and we can't seem to win a big game. I do agree with you that we have a great shot at 7-0 next year. Our offense will only get better and defense will be among the best in the country. Combine a GREAT defense and good offense (with the genius) can only = 9-3, 10-2 season.

How in the hell are UGA fans already talking about national championship for next year?????? Stafford hasn't improved much and we all know you need a great QB to win the national title. No way in hell UGA runs the table next year, that schedule is brutal.

[D^3]

:rolling2::rolling2::rolling2:

Joe Cox may lead the Dogs to some success next season, but if Stafford
returns, look for losses to Alabama, LSU, UF, and Auburn for sure, with a toss-up to both UT and Vandy.

South Carolina will have an excellent chance to make a run to 7-0, highlighted with it's whitewashing of UGA 27-0 in Williams-Brice, which will mark the end of the Stafford era, and bring in his perrenial understudy Cox, who's a much better QB. The Gamecocks will have "toss-up" games with LSU, UT, and UF, but I like our chances with both LSU and UT, being in Williams-Brice. By then USC will have the SEC's #1 defense - possibly the nation's as well.

I see the Lizards as being our biggest question mark, and obstacle in the road to winning the East. LSU will be the next biggest obstacle. UGA will be the greasy smear on the road, after we've passed......:ph34r:

I'm used to seeing dumb posts from you, but for some reason it is always equally as annoying. Everybody is dumber from reading what you just posted right there. I give you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[WAR DAMN EAGLE]

Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn Alabama, that is where I will see my team next year.

[lacene]

I'm used to seeing dumb posts from you, but for some reason it is always equally as annoying. Everybody is dumber from reading what you just posted right there. I give you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Thanks, Greaser!! :thumpsup:

[scfan5338]

I'm used to seeing dumb posts from you, but for some reason it is always equally as annoying. Everybody is dumber from reading what you just posted right there. I give you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Actually, that describe you. You point out that UGA has the toughest schedule, yet say they have a good shot at the national title? No way in hell UGA goes undefeated or even wins the East. East will probably be UF's again. Stafford has shown no maturity this year.

[crawfish]

Every position we lose to graduation and early departure, there is someone just as talented, if not more, just waiting to step up. So we just RELOAD. Our concern next year will be our schedule: @ Auburn @ Florida @ South Carolina @ Arky. It'll be a tough road to plow, but hopefully the three home games before Auburn will give us enough time to come together as a solid team. If we can come away with a 3-1 record on the road, I'll be happy. With a another great team coming back next year, I think we finish the season with a 11-1 record and if we're forunate to beat Auburn at their place, we'll make it to the SEC championship game. It'll be wide open next year in both divisions of the SEC. You've gotta love being an SEC fan!

[D^3]

Actually, that describe you. You point out that UGA has the toughest schedule, yet say they have a good shot at the national title? No way in hell UGA goes undefeated or even wins the East. East will probably be UF's again. Stafford has shown no maturity this year.

Jeez, can you not read? Or did you just completely ignore the part where I sad "I would never predict that we run the table with that schedule."

If you go back and re-read, I said that IF (and I called it an "enormous IF") we were to run the table, or even go with 1 loss then we would have a shot at the NC game. I never said that we would.

And I also said that the big 3 in the East next year would be Florida, Georgia and USC. If you can't agree with that, then you are just jockeying for an argument.

By the way, the reason that UGA WILL contend for the East is because our guys don't say "The East will probably be UF's again."

[BAMAPERRY]

Bamas schedule for 2008. The WKU game will most likely be moved and Bama/Clemson will open the season in the Atlanta Dome.

2008

8-30 Western Kentucky
9-6 Tulane
9-20 @ Arkansas
9-27 @ Georgia
10-4 Kentucky
10-18 Mississippi
10-25 @ Tennessee
11-1 Northern Illinois
11-8 Mississippi State
11-15 @ Louisiana State
11-29 Auburn

[azamugg]

I can only think that Bama will be much improved. I mean On D we lose Gilberry and Castille, which will hurt a bit, but we have the talent to fill the positions. Mustin the LB and Saunders, those can definately be filled. Offensively we have a lot on the OL returning and will be adding talent ready to start. JP returns with senior leadership, Grant returns, McCoy, Stover returns. And probably will be adding Julio and other talented WRs, Burton Scott (5* in the mold of P Harvin) can be a weapon on both ends of the ball immediately.

But having so much young talent, playing pretty well right now, and coming back for another year in the new system is exciting. May even see a dual look at QB with Star Jackson.

good post.....

losing Saunders and Gilberry and Castille and starting safety Marcus Carter will hurt but on the Dline we've got plenty of talent coming maturing on the bench, Luther Davis, chapman, Murphy, and of course Washington, Fanney, Deadrick, Greenwood..............I feel good about the line but LB's will still be a question mark.....no problems with hall and Mcclain but outside will still be a question mark

Offense will be a monster, with most likely JPW starting, backs being Grant, Upchurch, Coffee, Johns..........Im excited about Taylor Pharr, Vlachos and David Ross coming in w/the new five star out of Mt. Brook (cant remember his name) ...add those to Caldwell and Smith and Cardwell........effing brick wall upfront

wait till they bust Marquise Maze onto the field along w/Burton Scott

wondering where they're gonna play Burton Scott, who by the way was just bumped to five star (Rivals)? fantastic qb, db, rb, wr, etc! but I think it will be WR

Next year was supposed to be our year, not this year so Im excited to say the least

[azamugg]

Bamas schedule for 2008. The WKU game will most likely be moved and Bama/Clemson will open the season in the Atlanta Dome.

2008

8-30 Western Kentucky
9-6 Tulane
9-20 @ Arkansas
9-27 @ Georgia
10-4 Kentucky
10-18 Mississippi
10-25 @ Tennessee
11-1 Northern Illinois
11-8 Mississippi State
11-15 @ Louisiana State
11-29 Auburn



WOW, looks like a NC schedule run to me, hehe

[lacene]

Jeez, can you not read? Or did you just completely ignore the part where I sad "I would never predict that we run the table with that schedule."

If you go back and re-read, I said that IF (and I called it an "enormous IF") we were to run the table, or even go with 1 loss then we would have a shot at the NC game. I never said that we would.

And I also said that the big 3 in the East next year would be Florida, Georgia and USC. If you can't agree with that, then you are just jockeying for an argument.

By the way, the reason that UGA WILL contend for the East is because our guys don't say "The East will probably be UF's again."

So look at who's posting the dumb posts? I never made claims of our school being a National Championship contending team next year. And if UGA couldn't beat USC on their own field this season, then they will stand very little chance to win in Columbia in '08. I have no doubt UGA's young talent coming in will help out your struggling program, but USC is also young, so I see no advantage there for anyone.

USC has just as much reason to predict that the Gamecocks will be a top contender with UF for the East in '08 as UGA has, if not more. USC beat UGA this year, remember?

[D^3]

So look at who's posting the dumb posts? I never made claims of our school being a National Championship contending team next year. And if UGA couldn't beat USC on their own field this season, then they will stand very little chance to win in Columbia in '08. I have no doubt UGA's young talent coming in will help out your struggling program, but USC is also young, so I see no advantage there for anyone.

USC has just as much reason to predict that the Gamecocks will be a top contender with UF for the East in '08 as UGA has, if not more. USC beat UGA this year, remember?


What's so hard about winning in Columbia? Vandy did it.

And you guys have about a better chance of being national champs this year than you do of beating UGA two years in a row.

[D^3]

On a sidenote I'm coming to notice that you USC fans hate UGA much more than we dislike you.

[BamaFan425]

Mentioned above, Alabama doesn't lose that many. The only place of concern for me is the reloading the WR Corps. We need McCoy and Stover to step up, which I they will. We will have some young talent coming in to fill the big shoes of the Senior WR leaving. I look for Alabama to be much improved next year, hopefully improving the depth on D. BAMA has good first string talent, its the second string and fresh legs off the bench that can be improved on and really make BAMA a powerhouse.

I'm really excited to see what Coach Saban can do with a full off-season and his first set of recruits coming in. I look for BAMA to get alot stronger and really look forward to see Saban's Fourth Quarter Program being implented for the whole off-season. Basically, I think BAMA will continue to make leaps and bounds of improvements and even have an outside shot at contending for a National and SEC title. Contending for a NCAA title will take some good breaks and a forgiving schedule (which we seem to have lined up, unfortunately). The SEC will be the best field of teams that has been seen in awhile! It seems that all teams are improving. I can't wait to see how 2008 will play out in the SEC.

ROLL TIDE!

[lacene]

What's so hard about winning in Columbia? Vandy did it.

And they won in Athens last time they played there too (like USC), and would be 2-0 against UGA this year if they didn't give the game away: at least you have that goin' for ya. But we're not talking about Vandy, we're talking UGA.

And you guys have about a better chance of being national champs this year than you do of beating UGA two years in a row. Thank you for your vote of confidence, but I seriously don't think we'll contend for the NC in '08. I will be satisfied though with another win against UGA..... :happy::thumpsup:

On a sidenote I'm coming to notice that you USC fans hate UGA much more than we dislike you.

Not as I see it...I post a tongue-in-cheek prediction about USC, and you come running in here with your personal attacks and insults. In fact, personal attacks and insults is about the best contribution you make to this board, isn't it?? But I can't tell if it's USC hate, or just.....hate.

[D^3]

Not as I see it...I post a tongue-in-cheek prediction about USC, and you come running in here with your personal attacks and insults. In fact, personal attacks and insults is about the best contribution you make to this board, isn't it?? But I can't tell if it's USC hate, or just.....hate.

Oh, well far be it from me to point out that you can't read. Prove me wrong, try READING the whole post before you start spouting off with your stupid replies. You came in here blasting me for predicting a National title for my dawgs next year, and I never did any such thing. So why don't you just go re-read the thread, and then come back and apologize for being a douche.

[GeauxTo]

Next Year

Top of the Heap: Florida, Auburn, LSU
Second Group: Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee
Third Group: Kentucky, Miss State, Arkansas
Bottom Group: Ole Miss, Vanderbilt

[GetEmGamecocks]

We return almost every on defense except for Casper Brinkley, Jasper should come back if he is granted his medical redshirt and that would help us tremendously.

And this is why SC will win the East next year, IMHO. Timmy Tebow will be left bow-legged if Jasper gets a few shots at him.

[lacene]

Oh, well far be it from me to point out that you can't read. Prove me wrong, try READING the whole post before you start spouting off with your stupid replies. You came in here blasting me for predicting a National title for my dawgs next year, and I never did any such thing. So why don't you just go re-read the thread, and then come back and apologize for being a douche.

Dude, try representing yourself a little better in here: you make it too easy.


I didn't "come here" blasting you for anything, much less for predicting a national title. My first post in this thread (post #44), I responded to your comment about USC losing a home game to UGA in '08, and then made a prediction of my own about USC's '08 season. My post had nothing to do about the national title, for USC OR UGA.....

and I never stated anything about you predicting a national title for your dogs, I made a statement about you predicting that UGA would CONTEND for the national title:

So look at who's posting the dumb posts? I never made claims of our school being a National Championship contending team next year. And if UGA couldn't beat USC on their own field this season, then they will stand very little chance to win in Columbia in '08. I have no doubt UGA's young talent coming in will help out your struggling program, but USC is also young, so I see no advantage there for anyone.

USC has just as much reason to predict that the Gamecocks will be a top contender with UF for the East in '08 as UGA has, if not more. USC beat UGA this year, remember?

But I guess you didn't make that claim, either, did you?

Don't settle for mediocrity! Losing to Vandy is one thing, don't accept losing to the Bulldogs! :laugh:
Losing to a National Championship team would hardly be mediocrity :thumpsup:

Unless you are saying here that Vanderbilt will be the National Champs in '08, which I doubt, since you already have them losing to UGA.

But I do apologize for you being a douche...... :closedeye

[GetEmGamecocks]

What's so hard about winning in Columbia? Vandy did it.

And you guys have about a better chance of being national champs this year than you do of beating UGA two years in a row.

Off topic, but I think a lot of the HS recruits from GA will be coming to Columbia to play with Spurrier.

Spurrier + a few years = talent
Spurrier + talent = Championship

End of story

[DanielW4444]

To answer the topic title question: Ideally I'd like to see UGA go into next year as the defending national champions, but the odds of that aren't in our favor.

Realistically, I would like to see us coming off of a solid bowl win in the Top 15. With the #2 QB as a junior, 3 Top 5 RBs( K. Moreno as a RS So, Caleb King as a RS Fr and Richard Samuel as a Fr) along with the incoming impact player A.J. Green as Wr and NaDaris Ward, a top 5 TE, as well as what should be a very good offensive line, Our offense better be stout.

On defense, I see Willy Martinez sitting at home(maybe he will go over to Coach Eason's house) and they can watch UGAs games from the comfort of their couch.

[D^3]

Off topic, but I think a lot of the HS recruits from GA will be coming to Columbia to play with Spurrier.

Spurrier + a few years = talent
Spurrier + talent = Championship

End of story


Really? Click here to see where the HS talent is going, and then look for South Carolina on that list (http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880)

[D^3]

So look at who's posting the dumb posts? I never made claims of our school being a National Championship contending team next year.

I'm pretty sure you were implying that I did make that claim.

[lacene]

I'm pretty sure you were implying that I did make that claim.

you really are a shining product of the UGA higher learning, aren't you? You keep telling me to "re-read" your posts, but obviously you are a little handicapped there when it comes to reading MY posts, or even reading your OWN posts, for that matter.

Yes, I did imply that you made the claim of UGA contending for the NC in '08. Simply because you DID make that claim, as I have already pointed out. In fact, most would be led to believe from your comment I quoted that you are under the impression that UGA will be national champions for '08. But again, I never implied this.

No, I did NOT "blast" you (your word) for "predicting a national title for my dawgs" (again, your exact words), as you claim I did above. Once again, I point this out. To predict a national title would be to predict that your team WINS it. To contend for the NC is not the same as winning it.

But I bet you don't understand all that, do you, Mr. University of Georgia? You may want to re-read this post at your leisure, just to make sure. :laugh:

[DanielW4444]

I claim that UGA will contend for the national title in 2008

[bbqit]

Next Year

Top of the Heap: Florida, Auburn, LSU
Second Group: Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee
Third Group: Kentucky, Miss State, Arkansas
Bottom Group: Ole Miss, Vanderbilt

Now Geaux, you know us Ole Miss fans won't go for that come spring training. :brick::laugh::brick::laugh::brick::laugh::brick:: laugh:

[lacene]

I claim that UGA will contend for the national title in 2008

:thumpsup: Good for you. You won't see me calling the above a "dumb" post.

[scfan5338]

Really? Click here to see where the HS talent is going, and then look for South Carolina on that list (http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880)

Incase you didn't know, which it seems like you don't USC always starts slow in the recruting process. This year we are not going to have a high class because we're not going after the "big names" or the flashy guys. Our focus this year is OL, secondary, RB and LB. By the end of the recruting season we will be a top 20 or top 15 class.

[GeauxTo]

I claim that UGA will contend for the national title in 2008

UGA has about as much chance of contending for the national title in 2008 as Loosalotska does of being picked in America's best places to live.
:laugh:

[DanielW4444]

UGA has about as much chance of contending for the national title in 2008 as Loosalotska does of being picked in America's best places to live.
:laugh:

Go back a few weeks and you would have probably said "UGA has about as much chance of contending for the national title in 2008 as Kentucky does at beating LSU this year"

Please, our offense is loaded with top skill position talent plus we have a young OL and our defense has like 2 or 3 seniors that really play.

You'd be stupid to think that they wont have a chance

[D^3]

Yes, I did imply that you made the claim of UGA contending for the NC in '08. Simply because you DID make that claim, as I have already pointed out. In fact, most would be led to believe from your comment I quoted that you are under the impression that UGA will be national champions for '08. But again, I never implied this.

No, I did not. I explicitly said....




As far as the East goes next year... Gators, Dawgs and Cocks will be the big 3 ...

As Fadeproof pointed out, we have a brutal schedule, especially away. I think that helps us with rankings though.

Obviously this is an enormous "if", but if the Dawgs can make it through that schedule with 1 loss, or dare I say it, undefeated... I think we are a sure bet for the National Championship game.

*enter the haters*

Oh and look, sure enough, the haters entered.

I ask you straight up, if UGA was to go with 1 loss or undefeated in their schedule next year, would they or would they not be a candidate for the National Championship game???

That is the only issue here. That is what I stated, and that is what I meant. So go ahead, answer the above; and take note, I'm not asking you IF they will go with 1 loss or none, that's not the question. The question is if they WERE to do so. You are obviously missing this vital point.

[the Paradox]

good post.....

losing Saunders and Gilberry and Castille and starting safety Marcus Carter will hurt but on the Dline we've got plenty of talent coming maturing on the bench, Luther Davis, chapman, Murphy, and of course Washington, Fanney, Deadrick, Greenwood..............I feel good about the line but LB's will still be a question mark.....no problems with hall and Mcclain but outside will still be a question mark

Offense will be a monster, with most likely JPW starting, backs being Grant, Upchurch, Coffee, Johns..........Im excited about Taylor Pharr, Vlachos and David Ross coming in w/the new five star out of Mt. Brook (cant remember his name) ...add those to Caldwell and Smith and Cardwell........effing brick wall upfront

wait till they bust Marquise Maze onto the field along w/Burton Scott

wondering where they're gonna play Burton Scott, who by the way was just bumped to five star (Rivals)? fantastic qb, db, rb, wr, etc! but I think it will be WR

Next year was supposed to be our year, not this year so Im excited to say the least

Tyler Love is the kid that you could not remember. He is a beast.

RTR

[Kylehunter85]

Bamas schedule for 2008. The WKU game will most likely be moved and Bama/Clemson will open the season in the Atlanta Dome.

2008

8-30 Western Kentucky
9-6 Tulane
9-20 @ Arkansas
9-27 @ Georgia
10-4 Kentucky
10-18 Mississippi
10-25 @ Tennessee
11-1 Northern Illinois
11-8 Mississippi State
11-15 @ Louisiana State
11-29 Auburn

thats about as easy as it gets in the SEC for a schedule IMO

[Chivas]

^Yup

Bama goes 8-3 with that imo.

[lacene]

I ask you straight up, if UGA was to go with 1 loss or undefeated in their schedule next year, would they or would they not be a candidate for the National Championship game???


You and I have no way of saying that for sure. UGA only lost 1 game in '02, won the SECC: how many NC titles did they haul in that season?? Did they contend for the NC?? They won the last 5 games of their season, but only finished ranked 3rd. They weren't even considered good enough to play for the title. Yet you claim them to do something in '08 that they couldn't do in '02, if they WERE to finish with the same record.

Every prediction made on this board is simply that: a prediction. No one knows for a fact how their favorite team will fare before it takes place. You're arguing semantics if you say that "I think we'll win blankblank games, and contend for the blankblank", and "IF we win blankblank games, we'll contend for the blankblank" are two entirely different statements.

I stated my prediction that USC will contend for the East in '08, and you called me "dumb". But you're the one predicting about UGA contending for the NC in '08, when they'll most likely not finish in the top 3 of their conf. division (and behind USC).

Also, nice job ignoring your post I quoted about you saying that either UGA
or Vandy will be the NC next season.....

[M2J]

^Yup

Bama goes 8-3 with that imo.

:blink: 8-3? With ease. That should be a double digit win year. But like mentioned before, Clemson will likely be added. Still a win though.


Originally Posted by azamugg
good post

losing Saunders and Gilberry and Castille and starting safety Marcus Carter will hurt but on the Dline we've got plenty of talent coming maturing on the bench, Luther Davis, chapman, Murphy, and of course Washington, Fanney, Deadrick, Greenwood..............I feel good about the line but LB's will still be a question mark.....no problems with hall and Mcclain but outside will still be a question mark

Offense will be a monster, with most likely JPW starting, backs being Grant, Upchurch, Coffee, Johns..........Im excited about Taylor Pharr, Vlachos and David Ross coming in w/the new five star out of Mt. Brook (cant remember his name) ...add those to Caldwell and Smith and Cardwell........effing brick wall upfront

wait till they bust Marquise Maze onto the field along w/Burton Scott

wondering where they're gonna play Burton Scott, who by the way was just bumped to five star (Rivals)? fantastic qb, db, rb, wr, etc! but I think it will be WR

Next year was supposed to be our year, not this year so Im excited to say the least

In the secondary I think we'll be above average. I think Kareem will be a star, Mitchell can only get better, RJ is already damned good. Im assuming Barron will be either a LB or Safety, Im thinking safety, only a LB if we really need it, and I don't think we do. I think our LB crew will be strong next year with Knight returning and improving in the position, McClain and Hall better, plus some of the DE recruited that will be playing LB and RS this year and coming in next year. And we're not done recruiting the position. I know we'll be young at all levels, but with the 3-4 we have plenty of talent on the DL and LB. Im the most in fear of the secondary (still think above average), but we've got some talent back their too, we've got a few 4 stars yet to get a lot of action and again its possible Barron and Scott play in the secondary.

[BAMAPERRY]

thats about as easy as it gets in the SEC for a schedule IMO

8-30 Clemson @ Atlanta
9-6 Tulane
9-13 Western Kentucky
9-20 @ Arkansas
9-27 @ Georgia
10-4 Kentucky
10-18 Mississippi
10-25 @ Tennessee
11-1 Northern Illinois
11-8 Mississippi State
11-15 @ Louisiana State
11-29 Auburn

Looks like a pretty tough road schedule to me! (WKU will be the 3rd game or right before Auburn)

LSU is losing too much and Miles is having trouble with a very favorable Home schedule THIS year. Strike them.

Auburn will be starting a new QB, if Tuberville leaves strike them.

Fl, UGA, USC & Bama should all be better.

If AU, UT, & OMs QB situations work out, they'll be better.

LSU, MSU, VU, UK & Ark will slide down next year.

The SEC will be murder next year. There won't be as many upsets as this year.

[M2J]

LSU is losing too much and Miles is having trouble with a very favorable Home schedule THIS year. Strike them.

Auburn will be starting a new QB, if Tuberville leaves strike them.

Fl, UGA, USC & Bama should all be better.

If AU, UT, & OMs QB situations work out, they'll be better.

LSU, MSU, VU, UK & Ark will slide down next year.

The SEC will be murder next year. There won't be as many upsets as this year.



LSU is gonna be in the mix, but they'll essentially be having one of those semi rebuilding years, fine tuning some things, as they're losing a lot of SR leadership. And I have my doubts on Perrilloux, talented, but IDK.


I happen to think that GA/FL will be the favorites to win the SEC, just have to believe both teams will fine tune their problems, which I attribute to youth. SC will hover, but they have to prove they will fix their O.

Bama is extremely lucky to have so much turnover on their offense (especially the line and JP) they'll miss DJ, but they have so many young talented WRs already and will bring in more. The D should consistently look more like the Bama defenses we're used to, we have a lot of youngsters playing now and with teh Tenn game it looks to be improving now and should continue to as the season goes on.

The Barn is playing well and starting a lot of non SRs. If Burns is able to carry the load of being the starting QB, then they'll be very strong. But I have to believe he'll make a good amount of young mistakes, but they should still be very good.

the West will be decided in the Iron Bowl,

[D^3]

I stated my prediction that USC will contend for the East in '08, and you called me "dumb". But you're the one predicting about UGA contending for the NC in '08, when they'll most likely not finish in the top 3 of their conf. division (and behind USC).

Also, nice job ignoring your post I quoted about you saying that either UGA
or Vandy will be the NC next season.....

Good greif man, I MYSELF said that the big 3 in the East next year will be UF, UGA and USC.

And what in the hell are you talking about me saying Vandy would be NC? Are you smoking?

[razorhead]

Mississippi state champions again.

That's about it.

[NiKka]

7-5 or better we have a good schedule
LOSING
Seth Adams which will be easily replaced with a much better talent & BenJarvus Green-Ellis... replaced by Cordera Eason & others competiting for playing time. Cordera Eason is a beast and is a big 1 cut and go back he will be challenged by Kenny Ashley former 4 star USC commit/leading rusher in juco ranks as well as Ken Davis & UCLA Transfer Jeremy McGee 4.3 burner who will likely be a kick returner with Marshay Green..
also losing a center that starts sometimes and 3 back ups on defense. (back ups to soph)
RETURNING
ALL from arguably one of the best receiving corps in the SEC.
ALL starters on defense
4 starters on Offensive line which will vastly improve in zone blocking i'm sure
Greg Hardy and Peria Jerry ALL-SEC canidates, now if only Marcus Tillman can play to his potential.
recruiting impact jucos like Patrick Trahan former AU stud LB
likely that he will commit and sign.

POISED FOR BREAKOUT IN 2008/ NAMES TO LOOK OUT FOR CATEGORY :laugh:
Greg Hardy can I get some help please?
leading just about every def stat in the SEC
Peria Jerry under the radar DT has been plagued by injuries.. blows up plays
John Jerry stud OL better than Michael Oher IMO
Johnny Brown ballhawking freshman safety has been very impressive so far
Jonathan Cornell big fast starting LB season ended by injury in 2nd game
Jevan Snead when players were asked if he is better than Seth Adams
they reply HELL YEA, 1 year to learn offense/show what he has got not bust..
Cordera Eason in the mold of Anthony Dixon but faster, better suited for the zone blocking scheme
Ashlee Palmer playing 1 man LB corps so far this season recruited as Safety
(TOP 3 in SEC in tackles)
WR CORPs everyone of them they are very talented 5 deep
they have made Seth Adams look good seriously.. amazing catches
they'll be happy with a better arm behind center

2008 Schedule
Aug. 30 * Memphis, Oxford
Sept. 6 * Wake Forest, Winston-Salem
Sept. 13 * Samford, Oxford
Sept. 20 * Vanderbilt, Oxford
Sept. 27 * Florida, Gainesville
Oct. 4 * South Carolina, Oxford
Oct. 18 * Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Oct. 25 * Arkansas, Fayetteville
Nov. 1 * Auburn, Oxford
Nov. 15 * Louisiana-Monroe, Oxford
Nov. 22 * LSU, Baton Rouge
Nov. 28 * Mississippi State, Oxford

[lacene]

Good greif man, I MYSELF said that the big 3 in the East next year will be UF, UGA and USC.

And what in the hell are you talking about me saying Vandy would be NC? Are you smoking?

Just showing you how you need to start re-reading your own posts, if you want to argue:

Don't settle for mediocrity! Losing to Vandy is one thing, don't accept losing to the Bulldogs! :laugh:
Losing to a National Championship team would hardly be mediocrity :thumpsup:

I knew you were talking about UGA. But you're jumping on me for "implying" that you're posting about UGA contending for the NC in '08, and protesting that you are NOT, then you go on and post the above. Just wanted you to see how your arguments stand up to your own posts.... :D:thumpsup:

[Stark]

The Hogs new AD will probably cave under the pressure and schedule UCA and/or ASU. After suffering that loss, the new coach and non-existant offense will help the Miss.'s look good for once.
And our best RB will be probably be serving time during the season.

[D^3]

Just showing you how you need to start re-reading your own posts, if you want to argue:




I knew you were talking about UGA. But you're jumping on me for "implying" that you're posting about UGA contending for the NC in '08, and protesting that you are NOT, then you go on and post the above. Just wanted you to see how your arguments stand up to your own posts.... :D:thumpsup:


Well, thanks for adding firepower to my argument that South Carolina fans are a bunch of thin-skinned nancies. I can't believe you really took that comment that seriously.

[Emilio7]

Sat, Aug 30 North Texas W
Sat, Sep 06 Troy W
Sat, Sep 13 TBD (I think were playing Temple, but i'm not sure)
Sat, Sep 20 Auburn W
Sat, Sep 27 Mississippi State W
Sat, Oct 11 Florida (toss up, say what you want anyone could win this matchup)
Sat, Oct 18 South Carolina W
Sat, Oct 25 Georgia W
Sat, Nov 01 Tulane W
Sat, Nov 15 Alabama (Return of Saban, I'm going with another toss up)
Sat, Nov 22 Ole Miss W
Sat, Nov 29 Arkansas W

Next years schedule as of right now looks a hell of alot easier then this years. LSU truly only has two questionable games (UF/BAMA). Plus Perriloux getting some playing time this year will help out alot next year. I can easily see LSU going 11-1 or at least 10-2 before the SEC championship game. But you never know, No one expected Kentucky to be where they are now and next year could be the same way.

[FanSmack]

One word: sick. Next year's squad could very well end up being the most talented team we have ever fielded.

I agree 100% about that.

[The Ramp]

Great offense. We only lose Early Doucet. Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn can be replaced.

Defense....not so much. We lose Dorsey, Highsmith, Steltz, and both corners.

[The Ramp]

8-30 Clemson @ Atlanta
9-6 Tulane
9-13 Western Kentucky
9-20 @ Arkansas
9-27 @ Georgia
10-4 Kentucky
10-18 Mississippi
10-25 @ Tennessee
11-1 Northern Illinois
11-8 Mississippi State
11-15 @ Louisiana State
11-29 Auburn

Looks like a pretty tough road schedule to me! (WKU will be the 3rd game or right before Auburn)

LSU is losing too much and Miles is having trouble with a very favorable Home schedule THIS year. Strike them.

Auburn will be starting a new QB, if Tuberville leaves strike them.

Fl, UGA, USC & Bama should all be better.

If AU, UT, & OMs QB situations work out, they'll be better.

LSU, MSU, VU, UK & Ark will slide down next year.

The SEC will be murder next year. There won't be as many upsets as this year.

Haven't been here in a while and I see some things never change. 7-1 with a triple OT road loss "having trouble"? wow...nice spin

*shakes head*

[lacene]

Well, thanks for adding firepower to my argument that South Carolina fans are a bunch of thin-skinned nancies. I can't believe you really took that comment that seriously.

lol. I don't take any of your comments seriously, Dougie. Remember, I'm the one that got jumped on for posting my prediction about USC's '08 season. All I've done since then is show you how you've contradicted yourself all through this thread. This actually has been fun, to tell you the truth: you are rather easy....

:laugh:

[D^3]

lol. I don't take any of your comments seriously, Dougie. Remember, I'm the one that got jumped on for posting my prediction about USC's '08 season. All I've done since then is show you how you've contradicted yourself all through this thread. This actually has been fun, to tell you the truth: you are rather easy....

:laugh:

Your wife is easy.

[BamaFreak]

Bamas schedule for 2008. The WKU game will most likely be moved and Bama/Clemson will open the season in the Atlanta Dome.

2008

8-30 Western Kentucky
9-6 Tulane
9-20 @ Arkansas
9-27 @ Georgia
10-4 Kentucky
10-18 Mississippi
10-25 @ Tennessee
11-1 Northern Illinois
11-8 Mississippi State
11-15 @ Louisiana State
11-29 Auburn

Ugh, that OOC schedule is awful. I hope we can close the deal on the Clemson game because this is pitiful.

[NiKka]

Ryan Perrilloux will win atleast 1 out of the 4 predicted Heisman Trophies.

[BAMAPERRY]

Great offense. We only lose Early Doucet. Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn can be replaced.

Defense....not so much. We lose Dorsey, Highsmith, Steltz, and both corners.

Interesting that you can't see LSUs decline. Might be fun to watch the LSU faithful as they get Miled.

[scfan5338]

Interesting that you can't see LSUs decline. Might be fun to watch the LSU faithful as they get Miled.

Bama loses plenty next year too, I would think. Your starting DE, two starting LB's, starting CB and S are all gone next year. But ofcourse Bama is recruting so great they will be able to replace everyone, unlike LSU who can't recruit worth crap. I see what you're saying.

[scfan5338]

Sat, Aug 30 North Texas W
Sat, Sep 06 Troy W
Sat, Sep 13 TBD (I think were playing Temple, but i'm not sure)
Sat, Sep 20 Auburn W
Sat, Sep 27 Mississippi State W
Sat, Oct 11 Florida (toss up, say what you want anyone could win this matchup)
Sat, Oct 18 South Carolina W
Sat, Oct 25 Georgia W
Sat, Nov 01 Tulane W
Sat, Nov 15 Alabama (Return of Saban, I'm going with another toss up)
Sat, Nov 22 Ole Miss W
Sat, Nov 29 Arkansas W

Next years schedule as of right now looks a hell of alot easier then this years. LSU truly only has two questionable games (UF/BAMA). Plus Perriloux getting some playing time this year will help out alot next year. I can easily see LSU going 11-1 or at least 10-2 before the SEC championship game. But you never know, No one expected Kentucky to be where they are now and next year could be the same way.

Funny how you overlook South Carolina. You lose plenty from your team this year and we don't lose much this year. Yes you beat us this year, but we all know that the fake FG was where the game turned. Our offense moved the ball well, but didn't score tons of points on the D. This game is in columbia next year, with our squad improved and more mature with probably a QB that has started for over an year. I think that's a questionable game for LSU, wouldn't put it in the "W" column quite yet.

[Bulldog Bry]

Dear Lacene and Dougie.

That's five minutes of my life I will never, ever be able to get back.

Thanks a lot,

Bulldog Bry

[azamugg]

Your wife is easy.


alright dude..............lay off his wife, cuz you're wrong

....(its his Mother thats easy)








just jiving Cagney and Lacene

[azamugg]

Bama loses plenty next year too, I would think. Your starting DE, two starting LB's, starting CB and S are all gone next year. But ofcourse Bama is recruting so great they will be able to replace everyone, unlike LSU who can't recruit worth crap. I see what you're saying.

not losing any linebackers

[the Paradox]

not losing any linebackers

We do lose Darren Mustin. While Darren is pretty good, he is a transfer from MTSU and would not have been a starter most years.

2008:
Prince Hall, Rolando McClain, and E, Knight all return with some seasoned backups and a some great recruits coming into the program. As for safety, Carter is pretty good, but has been somewhat of a disappointment. Justin Woodall, Rashad Johnson, Kareem Jackson, co. should be pretty good next year. The OL will get Tyler Love, John Michael Boswell, and Kerry Murphy as an influx next season to a group that loses only Britt.

RTR

[M2J]

We do lose Darren Mustin. While Darren is pretty good, he is a transfer from MTSU and would not have been a starter most years.

2008:
Prince Hall, Rolando McClain, and E, Knight all return with some seasoned backups and a some great recruits coming into the program. As for safety, Carter is pretty good, but has been somewhat of a disappointment. Justin Woodall, Rashad Johnson, Kareem Jackson, co. should be pretty good next year. The OL will get Tyler Love, John Michael Boswell, and Kerry Murphy as an influx next season to a group that loses only Britt.

RTR


I think it would be wise to put K Murphy on the Dline in the middle. We need some beef on the line and he's a beast and would probably be ready to start on either line. But we have enough on the O line IMO.

I mean as far as losing 2 lbs we are losing Saunders too, and he's been a friend of mine, but him leaving isn't that big. Aside from Simeon and Gilberry no losses on D really hurt, and again on O the only loss that hurts is DJ

[the Paradox]

I think it would be wise to put K Murphy on the Dline in the middle. We need some beef on the line and he's a beast and would probably be ready to start on either line. But we have enough on the O line IMO.

I mean as far as losing 2 lbs we are losing Saunders too, and he's been a friend of mine, but him leaving isn't that big. Aside from Simeon and Gilberry no losses on D really hurt, and again on O the only loss that hurts is DJ

Can't say that I disagree with you but OL is where Murphy is playing @ Hargrave. The 2008 DL will have Luther Davis, a healthy Motley, Greenwood, Brandon Deaderick, Milton Talbert, Nick Gentry, Fanny, and Washington.

RTR

[M2J]

Can't say that I disagree with you but OL is where Murphy is playing @ Hargrave. The 2008 DL will have Luther Davis, a healthy Motley, Greenwood, Brandon Deaderick, Milton Talbert, Nick Gentry, Fanny, and Washington.

RTR

Actually Murphy is playing both ways at Hargrave.


But wherever he plays, we win:thumpsup:

[azamugg]

Can't say that I disagree with you but OL is where Murphy is playing @ Hargrave. The 2008 DL will have Luther Davis, a healthy Motley, Greenwood, Brandon Deaderick, Milton Talbert, Nick Gentry, Fanny, and Washington.

RTR

considering Mustin has been one of the brightest spots on D Im surprised I forgot about him...............but they've got Murphy on the OL?? think he lacks speed or maybe they just had the DL positions taken?.......plus we'll have Chapman on the DL next year

[the Paradox]

Actually Murphy is playing both ways at Hargrave.


But wherever he plays, we win:thumpsup:

Thanks for the info.

RTR

[STUCKNBIG10]

Funny how you overlook South Carolina. You lose plenty from your team this year and we don't lose much this year. Yes you beat us this year, but we all know that the fake FG was where the game turned. Our offense moved the ball well, but didn't score tons of points on the D. This game is in columbia next year, with our squad improved and more mature with probably a QB that has started for over an year. I think that's a questionable game for LSU, wouldn't put it in the "W" column quite yet.

oh boy, here we go again with the endless parade of south carolina fans whining about lack of respect.

[scfan5338]

oh boy, here we go again with the endless parade of south carolina fans whining about lack of respect.

I'm not whining about lack of respect buddy. I'm simply saying that with the team returning next year, where we hardly lose anyone and with the game being in Columbia you can't put a "w" in the column that easily.

I would rather us be predicted to be at the bottom and then prove everyone wrong, just like we're doing this year.

[lacene]

Dear Lacene and Dougie.

That's five minutes of my life I will never, ever be able to get back.

Thanks a lot,

Bulldog Bry

don't mention it, Bry! :thumpsup:

[STUCKNBIG10]

I'm not whining about lack of respect buddy. I'm simply saying that with the team returning next year, where we hardly lose anyone and with the game being in Columbia you can't put a "w" in the column that easily.

I would rather us be predicted to be at the bottom and then prove everyone wrong, just like we're doing this year.

well, i'm glad you say you aren't, but it sure sounded like it to me. honestly, this is a thread that asked for people to post what their team will look like next year. why do you care if an LSU fan thinks that they will win in Columbia? LSU has more talent than anyone in the country (Save USC), and the cupboard is far from bare after this year. on the other hand, I wouldn't argue with USC fans who see the LSU game a potential "W". USC will have a good team next year, spurrier is recruiting well, and the game is at home.

IN comparison to most other SEC teams, USC and UK are johnny-come-latelys. i just hope that UK fans do not take the path taken by USC fans and whine and cry every time someone doesn't acknowledge poor little USCe.

[lacene]

well, i'm glad you say you aren't, but it sure sounded like it to me. honestly, this is a thread that asked for people to post what their team will look like next year. why do you care if an LSU fan thinks that they will win in Columbia? LSU has more talent than anyone in the country (Save USC), and the cupboard is far from bare after this year. on the other hand, I wouldn't argue with USC fans who see the LSU game a potential "W". USC will have a good team next year, spurrier is recruiting well, and the game is at home.

IN comparison to most other SEC teams, USC and UK are johnny-come-latelys. i just hope that UK fans do not take the path taken by USC fans and whine and cry every time someone doesn't acknowledge poor little USCe.

why would UK fans whine and cry every time someone doesn't acknowledge USC???

:wacko:

[GeauxTo]

Until the South Carolina fans quit the whining and crying about things, they are going to be perceived as
Whining & Crying R Us.

The changing of that perception is in the hands of the SC fans. Keep whining, the perception strengthens. Quit whining, the perception weakens and finally dies away.

You are doing this to yourselves.

[lacene]

Until the South Carolina fans quit the whining and crying about things, they are going to be perceived as
Whining & Crying R Us.

The changing of that perception is in the hands of the SC fans. Keep whining, the perception strengthens. Quit whining, the perception weakens and finally dies away.

You are doing this to yourselves.

But the big question is: will the LSU fans ever quit whining and crying about the USC fans whining and crying??


;)

[scfan5338]

well, i'm glad you say you aren't, but it sure sounded like it to me. honestly, this is a thread that asked for people to post what their team will look like next year. why do you care if an LSU fan thinks that they will win in Columbia? LSU has more talent than anyone in the country (Save USC), and the cupboard is far from bare after this year. on the other hand, I wouldn't argue with USC fans who see the LSU game a potential "W". USC will have a good team next year, spurrier is recruiting well, and the game is at home.

IN comparison to most other SEC teams, USC and UK are johnny-come-latelys. i just hope that UK fans do not take the path taken by USC fans and whine and cry every time someone doesn't acknowledge poor little USCe.

Quite frankly I don't care what you or other people think, so thats that. Oh and you're talking about "why do I care if an LUS fan thinks they will win in columbia?" I don't, I'm just saying they are overlooking it, as simple as that. At the beginning of the season when we put a "w" beside kentucky, many UK fan's came out and did the same exact thing. It happens with every team and every opponent. Don't act like you have never done it, maybe not on here, but I'm sure you have somewhere else. Lets end this and get back on topic now....

[cocky4ever]

Until the South Carolina fans quit the whining and crying about things, they are going to be perceived as
Whining & Crying R Us.

The changing of that perception is in the hands of the SC fans. Keep whining, the perception strengthens. Quit whining, the perception weakens and finally dies away.

You are doing this to yourselves.

All he did was point out that as far as he was concerned it seemed illogical for someone to go ahead and say UK will beat SC next year. Look at who they lose and return then consider who we lose and who returns. He made a good point. If we cant post good points on here without people thinking we're whining then its not in our hands...and personally I dont really care what anyone thinks anyway about anything regarding SC.

But I guess Im just whining about things again right??:p

[GeauxTo]

But the big question is: will the LSU fans ever quit whining and crying about the USC fans whining and crying??
;)

:laugh: You da man, Mr. SmartyPants!



But I guess Im just whining about things again right??:p

But you do it in such a classy way!

:thumpsup:

[STUCKNBIG10]

All he did was point out that as far as he was concerned it seemed illogical for someone to go ahead and say UK will beat SC next year. Look at who they lose and return then consider who we lose and who returns. He made a good point. If we cant post good points on here without people thinking we're whining then its not in our hands...and personally I dont really care what anyone thinks anyway about anything regarding SC.

But I guess Im just whining about things again right??:p

No one said that UK was going to beat USC next year, smarty. The whole argument was started when USC fans started whining b/c an LSU fan penciled in LSU with a win in Columbia next year. I believe that I labeled the UK game as either a USC W or a tossup (only because it is in Lexington). USC should be favored against UK next year (as of right now), but you will certainly not be head-and-shoulders above UK next year (though you should probably be favored, as I already stated). Don't join the argument late if you are not even going to see what has already been stated. You just end up looking foolish.

[raptorcox]

One thing is for sure, Kentucky will return to their rightful place near the bottom of the East next year.

[Bulldog Bry]

Actually Murphy is playing both ways at Hargrave.




Not that there's anything wrong with that:laugh:

[D^3]

One thing is for sure, Kentucky will return to their rightful place near the bottom of the East next year.

Well at least USC will have a neighbor down there...

[The Ramp]

Interesting that you can't see LSUs decline. Might be fun to watch the LSU faithful as they get Miled.

Interesting that you don't follow recruiting as you do following Nick Saban's jockstrap.....

[Gamecocks4Ever]

On a sidenote I'm coming to notice that you USC fans hate UGA much more than we dislike you.

I missed that memo they sent out saying we voted Richt our most hated coach. If you hate Spurrier so much, you hate us by default.

[D^3]

I missed that memo they sent out saying we voted Richt our most hated coach. If you hate Spurrier so much, you hate us by default.

Don't get me wrong, we don't like you guys at all, but you definitely aren't on the level of our other rivals.

However you guys, on the other hand, have put on quite a display of contempt for us. It's like you know that you'll always be in our shadow.

[Gamecocks4Ever]

I do view UGA as our biggest rival for two main reasons:
1) It should be Clemson, but the way the bowls and such are set up, your biggest rival almost HAS to be someone in your Conference. Unless you're in the race for the National Championship, OOC games just don't mean much. Geographically, UGA would be the obvious choice to take Clemson's place.
2) The way our schedule sets up each year, most of the big games are down the stretch. UGA is a big early season matchup for us. Kentucky was this year, but until the game is big for a few years in a row, I can't include them. Whether or not we beat UGA is almost always a big indicator as to how our season will turn out.

[UKat]

I do view UGA as our biggest rival for two main reasons:
1) It should be Clemson, but the way the bowls and such are set up, your biggest rival almost HAS to be someone in your Conference. Unless you're in the race for the National Championship, OOC games just don't mean much. Geographically, UGA would be the obvious choice to take Clemson's place.
2) The way our schedule sets up each year, most of the big games are down the stretch. UGA is a big early season matchup for us. Kentucky was this year, but until the game is big for a few years in a row, I can't include them. Whether or not we beat UGA is almost always a big indicator as to how our season will turn out.Expect the games with UK to be big a few years in a row. This isn't your Daddie's UK.......recruiting is better and we have very talented players waiting in the wings. Yes we do lose some great players but there are others waiting. The past 10 yrs. we seem to keep reloading at QB and I don't see that changing......we also have very talented receivers and rb's for next season. Yes we will step back a bit from this season but we will still field a 'Good' fball team.

[scfan5338]

Well at least USC will have a neighbor down there...

I fully expect UGA to be down there as well with the almighty Stafford.

[lacene]

Don't get me wrong, we don't like you guys at all, but you definitely aren't on the level of our other rivals.

However you guys, on the other hand, have put on quite a display of contempt for us. It's like you know that you'll always be in our shadow.

well, isn't that convenient for you to say? You and your other UGA fanboys are constantly chasing USC fans around on this site, you're constantly posting in threads that have nothing to do with UGA (like game threads between USC and others) - Hell, the smack talk thread ya'll started between UGA and OM was 50% about USC's game that week - and a popular hangout for you is the USC team forum. Meanwhile, most USC fans responses towards UGA are in RESPONSE to UGA posts.

I guess UGA fans NEED to stick so close to USC fans, in order to see how much we hate you so....right???

:ohmy::whistle:

[lacene]

Expect the games with UK to be big a few years in a row. This isn't your Daddie's UK.......

MSU: 31
UK: 14

UKat's Daddy:

http://www.moneyfinesse.com/wp-content/Clampett02.jpg
"one of these days I gotta have a loooong talk with that boy"



:laugh:

[UKat]

MSU: 31
UK: 14

UKat's Daddy:

http://www.moneyfinesse.com/wp-content/Clampett02.jpg
"one of these days I gotta have a loooong talk with that boy"



:laugh:I'm probably old enough to be your daddy.........lol
hows 49

[lacene]

I'm probably old enough to be your daddy.........lol
hows 49

never seen a 7-yr old daddy before, except in the National Enquirer....


:laugh:

[raptorcox]

Yep, he isn't old enough to be either of our fathers......

Personally, I don't dislike UGA any more than any other fans of teams that we play year in and year out.

Lots of them are egotistical as if they have won a National Championship within the last 25 years, but nothing that can't easily be handled.

Seriously, UGA has never been one of those teams that worried me as a Gamecock fan, thus I never felt the need to hate their fans.

[M2J]

Thanks for the info.

RTR

no problem