Who are your teams three best returning players?

[Sabanocchio]

For Tennessee, I would have to say Arian Foster, Rico McCoy, and I'll go with Eric Berry for the third.

I'm sure opinions will differ, but that's what I want. Sell your players.

[GatorBait15]

I will say Tebow, Percey and a suprise pick..... Our backup qb Cam newton! he wont do anything tell Tebow leaves but when he does step on the field he will be a stud!

[reese]

moreno, LB dannell ellerbee, FS reshad jones

[oxfordreb]

1. Jevan Snead (was with team last season but couldn't play due to transfer rules)
2. Michael Oher (will definetly need his leadership on the O-line)
3. Greg Hardy (if he can learn to care more for the team than himself, he'll be dangerous)

[D^3]

Moreno, Stafford, Rennie Curran.

[shanksta13]

1. Tim Tebow
2. Percy Harvin
-both of these two for obvious reasons
3. Brandon Spikes
3. Phil Trautwein

[The Ramp]

Derry Beckwith, Ciron Black, and Tyson Jackson/Ricky Dickson (tie)

[Nate]

1.) Andre Smith
2.) Rolando McClain
3.) Rashad Johnson

[the Paradox]

1. Jevan Snead (was with team last season but couldn't play due to transfer rules)
2. Michael Oher (will definetly need his leadership on the O-line)
3. Greg Hardy (if he can learn to care more for the team than himself, he'll be dangerous)

Isn't Oher in the draft?

RTR

[Cianne]

1. Jevan Snead (was with team last season but couldn't play due to transfer rules)
2. Michael Oher (will definetly need his leadership on the O-line)
3. Greg Hardy (if he can learn to care more for the team than himself, he'll be dangerous)

This is my list too. I might actually interchange Ashlee Palmer and Greg Hardy if Palmer picks up Nix's defense the way Brinkley did.

[M2J]

1.) Andre Smith
2.) Rolando McClain
3.) Rashad Johnson

Sounds about right. Maybe slip Kareem in there, but its all arguable.

[Tider27]

1) Andre Smith
2) Javier Arenas
3) Antoine Caldwell - followed closely by McClain.

[WayzUp]

1) Kenny McKinley
2) Jasper Brinkley
3) Emmanuel Cook

[MSUBULLY]

1. Derek Pegues
2. Wesley Carroll
3. Christian Ducre

[shanksta13]

1. Derek Pegues
2. Wesley Carroll
3. Christian Ducre

Ducre is the man. He went to my high school's big rival and ran all over us. He never ran me over, though. Mostly because we were playing tight on the WRs and he was usually past me and at the safety level by the time I realized it was a running play. :laugh:

[usafbamafan]

1) Andre Smith
2) Javier Arenas
3) Antoine Caldwell - followed closely by McClain.

Javier really suprised me this year. He is a threat everytime he touches the ball. Almost makes me forget about Brandon "fumblitis" Brooks. Seriously, after Prothro's injury our return game was HORRIBLE. Javier, Lee Tiffen and Ron Middleton(We will miss you buddy) have been a savior on special teams.

We won a few games last year solely due to our special teams play. I hope it stays as good without Middleton.


My three:

1. Andre Smith
2. Rolando McClain
3. Kareem Jackson/Rashaad Johnson (I can't decide)

[MSUBULLY]

Yeah, Ducre really stepped up his game this past year. I wish Croom would have given him more opportunities. I thought he understood his role more than Dixon and was able to always get the tough yards needed for the first downs.

[usafbamafan]

1. Derek Pegues
2. Wesley Carroll
3. Christian Ducre

Is Dixon done?

please, please, please say yes:laugh:

[Zee]

1) Kenny McKinley
2) Jasper Brinkley
3) Emmanuel Cook

Sounds right to me. But if they are in order, I'd put Brinkley at #1, Kenny #2 and E. Cook #3.

[MSUBULLY]

Is Dixon done?

please, please, please say yes:laugh:

No, not done, but if he can't fix his fumbling problem he won't see the field very often next year, because MSU has a stable of RB's ready to take over, including Christian Ducre, Robert Elliot, and Marcus Green.

[usafbamafan]

No, not done, but if he can't fix his fumbling problem he won't see the field very often next year, because MSU has a stable of RB's ready to take over, including Christian Ducre, Robert Elliot, and Marcus Green.

I don't see it. Ducre is a great player, but Dixon is the best RB IMHO. Dude is a BEAST. I'm pretty sure the coaching staff is pretty high on Dixon as well.

[MSUBULLY]

Dixon is a great player, but he has got to learn to hold onto the football and not try to do too much. He gets into trouble a lot because he tries to juke like he could run a 4.2/ 40. The kid isn't near that fast, but he can smack you in the mouth for four quarters straight, and that is what we need him to do. Just run North and South.

[usafbamafan]

Dixon is a great player, but he has got to learn to hold onto the football and not try to do too much. He gets into trouble a lot because he tries to juke like he could run a 4.2/ 40. The kid isn't near that fast, but he can smack you in the mouth for four quarters straight, and that is what we need him to do. Just run North and South.

Hey, if you guys don't want him. Send him our way.:laugh:

[geechee]

There are no "three best" at UGA. It's a team effort.

[NiKka]

1. Michael Oher
2. Greg Hardy
3. Mike Wallace

* Although all of the players i've talked to think that Jevan Snead has looked really good and give him alot of praise.. can't put him in the top 3 haven't seen him besides last years spring game.

I agree with you Cianne, I think that Jonathan Cornell and/or Ashlee Palmer could really have a breakout year under Coach Nix they both have the ability to be great players..

i'm really excited about the talent and depth at WR... Mike Wallace will really shine with that big arm of Sneads.. that is one thing I do know about Snead he can really bomb it

[DEHIII]

(1) Andre Smith-OT
(2) Leron McClain-ILB
(3-t) Kareem Jackson-CB
(3-t) Javier Arenas-DB/PR/KR

[GetEmGamecocks]

1) Kenny McKinley
2) Jasper Brinkley
3) Emmanuel Cook

Pay attention everyone.
These guys came here to do two things. Kick ass and chew bubble gum. And they're almost out of gum.

[geechee]

Pay attention everyone.
These guys came here to do two things. Kick ass and chew bubble gum. And they're almost out of gum.

It takes more than "three" guys to "kick ass" in the SEC.

[Zee]

It takes more than "three" guys to "kick ass" in the SEC.

yea, "no shit"

[shanksta13]

There are no "three best" at UGA. It's a team effort.

Yeah, if I was a Georgia fan I would have trouble finding which player sucked the least too... :whistle:

[D^3]

Yeah, if I was a Georgia fan I would have trouble finding which player sucked the least too... :whistle:

Yeah they're all so f***ing awesome, how could you pick out one that sucked? Thats like trying to decide what the worst sex you ever had was.

[autiger1126]

1) Tray Blackmon LB
2) Antonio Coleman DE
3) Sen'Derrick Marks DT/DE

[geechee]

Yeah, if I was a Georgia fan I would have trouble finding which player sucked the least too... :whistle:

It's not a question of having trouble, its just that we leave all the sucking to you guys. Y'all are really good at it. Has something to do with the jeans shorts.

[GatorBait15]

I guess you could say we suck? but remember we won the NC last year, and have a heisman trophy this year you would have to go back about 20 + years to say that... and on top of that you have only beat us 2 times in my whole lifetime soooooo I guess we suck? or the jorts are just working!:laugh: btw we just jumped up to the #1 recruiting class...

[TDArkansasOhmy]

Well I see my fellow swine is a bit stand offish about this thread. I'll step up and make an offering. After scraping the bottom of the bucket, here's my three Razorbacks returning.

C-Jonathan Luigs
TE-Ben Cleveland
SE-Crosby Tuck

Luigs would be on any one's list in the SEC. The conference's top center it wasn't hard choosing him.
Ben Cleveland sit out all of 2007 with a neck stinger that just wouldn't allow him to get back on the practice field.
And Freshman surprise, Crosby Tuck Broke his arm in the 3rd game of the season against Kentucky and was lost for the year. before the injury, he proved he can play.

[clockster]

(1) Andre Smith-OT
(2) Leron McClain-ILB
(3-t) Kareem Jackson-CB
(3-t) Javier Arenas-DB/PR/KR

LeRon McClain is already in the NFL and he plays fullback.

I do believe you mean Rolando McClain :laugh:

No biggie.....

[nellanaesp]

Pay attention everyone.
These guys came here to do two things. Kick ass and chew bubble gum. And they're almost out of gum.
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[bulldawg]

moreno, LB dannell ellerbee, FS reshad jones


Agreed also Matthew Stafford and Coach Richt's evil alter ego. :brick:

[bulldawg]

Yeah, if I was a Georgia fan I would have trouble finding which player sucked the least too... :whistle:

42-30 that didn't suck ......Moreno 188 yards................

[OldManNoPants]

1) Tray Blackmon LB
2) Antonio Coleman DE
3) Sen'Derrick Marks DT/DE

I disagree. Brad Lester belongs somewhere on that board. I don't care what number, but just somewhere. :thumpsup:

[KillerNut]

1. James Laurinaitis - LB
2. Chris Wells - RB
3. Malcolm Jenkins - CB

Hard to choose just three when there are many good ones.

[geechee]

I guess you could say we suck? but remember we won the NC last year, and have a heisman trophy this year you would have to go back about 20 + years to say that... and on top of that you have only beat us 2 times in my whole lifetime soooooo I guess we suck? or the jorts are just working!:laugh: btw we just jumped up to the #1 recruiting class...

I have never said that your football team sucks, never. I am as respectful to your team and its players as you are. Its tUF that sucks not its football team. If I felt otherwise, it would be dissing the arch.

http://www.law.uga.edu/visiting/tour/images/arch1-lookingdowntown%28F240x295%29.jpg

[autiger1126]

I disagree. Brad Lester belongs somewhere on that board. I don't care what number, but just somewhere. :thumpsup:

I'd have Lester at 4, followed by Savage and Etheridge. Out best players are on defense by far. While Lester is the best playmaker on offense, I believe Blackmon, Coleman, and Marks are even better for the defense.

[GEATHERSFAN]

1) Kenny McKinley
2) Jasper Brinkley
3) Emmanuel Cook

Same list but hope I will have to change it by the end of season.

[the Prodigy]

Well I see my fellow swine is a bit stand offish about this thread. I'll step up and make an offering. After scraping the bottom of the bucket, here's my three Razorbacks returning.

C-Jonathan Luigs
TE-Ben Cleveland
SE-Crosby Tuck

Luigs would be on any one's list in the SEC. The conference's top center it wasn't hard choosing him.
Ben Cleveland sit out all of 2007 with a neck stinger that just wouldn't allow him to get back on the practice field.
And Freshman surprise, Crosby Tuck Broke his arm in the 3rd game of the season against Kentucky and was lost for the year. before the injury, he proved he can play.

It is always tough for me to pick guys coming back from injuries as proven players returning, I agree with Tuck though, the kid is awesome, a great route runner and possession receiver.

1. Luigs
2. Tuck
3. Smith

[Crimson Tide]

Rolando McClain
Andre Smith
Antoine Caldwell

[AUBURNFAN24]

1) Brad Lester, 2) Kodi Burns 3) Super Mario , or Ben Tate

[nellanaesp]

It takes more than "three" guys to "kick ass" in the SEC.
It seems that's not what Tebow thinks :whistle:

[GatorNation]

42-30 that didn't suck ......Moreno 188 yards................


Yeah, well, we'll have at least one DT who isn't a true freshman playing in '08. That may have had something to do with it...

1. Tebow
2. Harvin
3. Brandon Spikes

[GeauxTo]

Tyson Jackson DE
Ciron Black OT
Demetrius Byrd WR

Potential to be Great:

Ryan Perrilloux Q
Ricky Jean Francois DE
Chad Jones SS

[crusse10]

Tyson Jackson DE
Ciron Black OT
Demetrius Byrd WR

Potential to be Great:

Ryan Perrilloux Q
Ricky Jean Francois DE
Chad Jones SS

too bad craig steltz is gone. well...for you too bad. for us, thank god. that guy is a badass hitter.

[GeauxTo]

too bad craig steltz is gone. well...for you too bad. for us, thank god. that guy is a badass hitter.


Everybody loves Steltz. He really is a ferocious hitter. I sure hope he makes it at the next level.

[Dmldawg782]

Moreno, Ellerbe, and Curran.

[nellanaesp]

I might as well throw in my 2 cents.
1. Kenny Mckinley
2. Jasper Brinkley
3. Tough Choice. I'd have to say Emanuel Cook.

Just missed the cut: Mike Davis. He had a hell of a 2006 season, but he just seemed to fall apart towards the end of 2007. With those missed blocks during the UF game, his stock fell some.

[Sabanocchio]

bump for more input.

[OleMissPike]

1. Michael Oher
2. Greg Hardy
3. Mike Wallace

* Although all of the players i've talked to think that Jevan Snead has looked really good and give him alot of praise.. can't put him in the top 3 haven't seen him besides last years spring game.

I agree with you Cianne, I think that Jonathan Cornell and/or Ashlee Palmer could really have a breakout year under Coach Nix they both have the ability to be great players..

i'm really excited about the talent and depth at WR... Mike Wallace will really shine with that big arm of Sneads.. that is one thing I do know about Snead he can really bomb it

I second that.

[sheluvsbama]

I will say Tebow, Percey and a suprise pick..... Our backup qb Cam newton! he wont do anything tell Tebow leaves but when he does step on the field he will be a stud!

Cam Newton is a great one to have in the wings. If he is allowed PT to stretch his legs a bit, it will be quickly obvious what talent he brings to the table. I am excited for the Gators on this one!

[True Grit]

This is a hard one...

Ricky Jean Francois is one of them. I dunno about the other two. I think you could put Tyson Jackson, Ciron Black, Herman Johnson, Darry Beckwith, or Chad Jones on the list. Probably Keiland Williams too.

[carwwest]

1) Derek Pegues S
2) Anthony Dixon RB
3) Michael Brown OT
i like wesley carroll in a close 4th, he started out hot last year but has to step up this year being the full time starter now, i say this with the understanding that he was a freshman and woody calls stupid plays for him.....and dixon is a stud....i like ducre but dixon is better....

[FanninFan]

Well I see my fellow swine is a bit stand offish about this thread. I'll step up and make an offering. After scraping the bottom of the bucket, here's my three Razorbacks returning.

C-Jonathan Luigs
TE-Ben Cleveland
SE-Crosby Tuck

Luigs would be on any one's list in the SEC. The conference's top center it wasn't hard choosing him.
Ben Cleveland sit out all of 2007 with a neck stinger that just wouldn't allow him to get back on the practice field.
And Freshman surprise, Crosby Tuck Broke his arm in the 3rd game of the season against Kentucky and was lost for the year. before the injury, he proved he can play.

Man, that is scraping the bottom of the bucket... :ohmy:

For Auburn, I'd say it's
1) Kodi Burns
2) Jerraud Powers
3) Tray Blackmon