THE SEC Thread

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Once the SEC starts eating its own by holding satellite camps in other SEC schools' territories, the fur will really fly. This will be a very interesting process to watch play out.

 

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Southeastern Conference to distribute record $435M in revenue to member schools

 

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Vandy transfer Mitch Parsons granted immediate eligibility at CSU | CollegeFootballTalk

The Denver Post is reporting that Parsons has received a waiver from the NCAA that will allow him to play immediately in 2015 instead of sitting out the standard transfer year. The reason why the waiver was granted to the Colorado native wasn’t detailed by the Post.

Parsons, who announced his transfer from Vanderbilt in December, will now have three years of eligibility remaining beginning in 2015.

A four-star member of James Franklin‘s last Vandy recruiting class in 2013, Parsons was rated as the No. 7 tight end in the country; the No. 2 player at any position in the state of Colorado; and the No. 211 player overall according to Rivals.com.

 

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I have to lean to the Bulldogs at home.

 

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Mizzous prized DT recruit cleared by NCAA | CollegeFootballTalk

All systems are a go for Missouri defensive tackleTerry Beckner Jr. Beckner Jr., one of the top recruits in Missouri’s Class of 2015, has been cleared by the NCAA to be eligible to play this fall.

Beckner Jr. committed to Missouri on signing day, but coaches admitted he still had some work to do in order to become eligible to be a part of the program by the fall. That typically means there are some academic concerns in need of addressing, but Gabe DeArmondof PowerMizzou.com reported Tuesday (via Twitter) Beckner has been cleared to play this fall. That is typically a positive sign with regard to academic concerns for any player or recruit.

As noted by The Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri is set to begin summer sessions on Monday, and Beckner is registered in the campus directory.

 

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Kevin Sumlin discusses moving Brandon Williams from RB to CB | CollegeFootballTalk

Texas A&M doesn’t need help at running back. Not with Tra Carson and Trey Williams returning and freshman phenom Kyler Murray likely to help carry the load in the running game.

The Aggies do need help defending the pass. Texas A&M ranked 66th or lower nationally in pass efficiency defense, yards per attempt allowed and passing defense in 2014. And with leading tacklers Howard Matthews and Deshazor Everett graduating, it’s an all-hands-on-deck type of season in the A&M defensive backfield.

So with that in mind, Texas A&M has moved running back Brandon Williams to cornerback.

 

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College Football Schedules, Scores, News, Predictions, and Rankings | AthlonSports.com

East:
1. #10 Georgia 10-3 (6-2)
2. #22 Tennessee 8-4 (5-3)
3. #26 Florida 8-4 (5-3)
4. #27 Missouri 7-5 (3-5)
5. #37 South Carolina 7-5 (3-5)
6. #55 Kentucky 6-6 (2-6)
7. #79 Vanderbilt 3-9 (0-8)

West:
1. #2 Alabama 12-1 (7-1)
2. #4 Auburn 10-2 (6-2)
3. #11 Ole Miss 9-3 (5-3)
4. #15 LSU 8-4 (4-4)
5. #16 Arkansas 8-4 (4-4)
6. #20 Texas A&M 7-5 (3-5)
7. #21 Mississippi St. 7-5 (3-5)

SEC Championship:
Alabama vs. Georgia

Winner:
Alabama

 

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College Football Schedules, Scores, News, Predictions, and Rankings | AthlonSports.com

East:
1. #10 Georgia 10-3 (6-2)
2. #22 Tennessee 8-4 (5-3)
3. #26 Florida 8-4 (5-3)
4. #27 Missouri 7-5 (3-5)
5. #37 South Carolina 7-5 (3-5)
6. #55 Kentucky 6-6 (2-6)
7. #79 Vanderbilt 3-9 (0-8)

West:
1. #2 Alabama 12-1 (7-1)
2. #4 Auburn 10-2 (6-2)
3. #11 Ole Miss 9-3 (5-3)
4. #15 LSU 8-4 (4-4)
5. #16 Arkansas 8-4 (4-4)
6. #20 Texas A&M 7-5 (3-5)
7. #21 Mississippi St. 7-5 (3-5)

SEC Championship:
Alabama vs. Georgia

Winner:
Alabama

What is amazing about these predictions is that Athlon s predicting 13 SEC teams will go bowling this season. Last year, the SEC had an extraordinary out-of-conference record (until the bowl season, of course) and still only managed 12 bowl teams. So if they can pull this off, I will be impressed!

 

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Georgia OL Josh Cardiello to transfer | CollegeFootballTalk

Georgia has added a quarterback this week, but they’ve now lost one of his personal protectors. The program announced Friday that redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Josh Cardiello is leaving in search of more playing time at FCS Chattanooga.

 

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The common narrative that the SEC separates itself from other conferences on the strength of its defensive line is true.

Sure, there’s a difference between physical talent and on-field production. And in some cases, the high school recruiting sites misjudge talent. But recruiting rankings are an objective place to start when evaluating and comparing talent levels across a position.

Within that framework, 17 different five-star defensive linemen call the SEC home. Another 73 four-star defensive linemen play in the conference.

Who has the best talent in the SEC at DL?

Team Total 4 or 5-star DL
Alabama 9
Arkansas 5
Auburn 8
Florida 6
Georgia 8
Kentucky 3
LSU 9
Miss St. 3
Missouri 2
Ole Miss 7
South Carolina 8
Tennessee 9
Texas A&M 11
Vanderbilt 2

Here’s a team-by-team breakdown of the scholarship defensive linemen in the SEC. Star ratings listed below are based on the 247Sports composite rankings.

ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
5: Jonathan Allen, Da’Shawn Hand, A’Shawn Robinson, Daron Payne
4: Joshua Frazier, Korren Kirven, D.J. Pettway, Jarran Reed, Dalvin Tomlinson
3: Johnny Dwight, Darren Lake, O.J. Smith

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS
4: Hjalte Froholdt, Bijhon Jackson, Taiwan Johnson, Jeremiah Ledbetter, Jamario Bell
3: Tevin Beanum, Cordale Boyd, Daytrieon Dean, Jake Hall, DeMarcus Hodge, Brandon Lewis, Ke’Tyrus Marks, Armon Watts, JaMichael Winston, Deatrich Wise Jr., T.J. Smith

AUBURN TIGERS
5: Montravius Adams, Carl Lawson, Byron Cowart
4: DaVonte Lambert, Andrew Williams, Justin Thornton, Dontavius Russell, Prince Tega Wanogho Jr.
3: Gimel President, Keymiya Harrell, Raashed Kennion, Maurice Swain, Devaroe Lawrence, Jauntavius Johnson

FLORIDA GATORS
5: Jonathan Bullard, CeCe Jefferson
4: Jay-nard Bostwick, Caleb Brantley, Khairi Clark, Thomas Holley
3: Taven Bryan, Bryan Cox Jr., Joey Ivie, Jabari Zuniga, Andrew Ivie, Keivonnis Davis, Richerd Desir-Jones, Luke Ancrum

GEORGIA BULLDOGS
5: Trent Thompson
4: Jonathan Ledbetter, Natrez Patrick, Michael Barnett, D’Andre Walker, Chauncey Rivers, Josh Dawson, Lamont Gaillard
3: DaQuan Hawkins, Justin Young, John Atkins, Sterling Bailey, James DeLoach

KENTUCKY WILDCATS
4: Jason Hatcher, Denzil Ware, Matt Elam
3: Kengera Daniel, Courtney Miggins, Javon Provitt, Alvonte Bell, Jacob Hyde, Cory Johnson, Regie Meant, Tymere Dubose, Adrian Middleton
2: Joshua Allen, Farrington Huguenin

LSU TIGERS
4: Arden Key, Tashawn Bower, Davon Godchaux, Travonte Valentine, Maquedius Bain, Christian LaCouture, Frank Herron, Deondre Clark, Greg Gilmore
3: Isaiah Washington, Trey Lealaimatafao, Sione Teuhema, Lewis Neal, M.J. Patterson, Quentin Thomas

MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS
5: Chris Jones
4: Fletcher Adams, Nick James
3: Johnathan Calvin, Keith Joseph, Kendell Jones, Anfernee Mullins, Cory Thomas, A.J. Jefferson, Ryan Brown, Torrey Dale, Will Coleman, Grant Harris, Nelson Adams, Braxton Hoyett, Johnathan Calvin

MISSOURI TIGERS
5: Terry Beckner Jr.
4: Josh Augusta
3: Marcell Frazier, Nate Howard, Tyrell Jacobs, Harold Brantley, Rickey Hatley, A.J. Logan, Rocel McWilliams, Spencer Williams, Evan Winston
2: Walter Brady, Charles Harris

OLE MISS REBELS
5: Robert Nkemdiche, Channing Ward
4: D.J. Jones, Breeland Speaks, Garrald McDowell, D.J. Jones, Issac Gross
3: Austrian Robinson, Ross Donelly, Victor Evans, Marquis Haynes, Woodrow Hamilton, Herbert Moore
2: John Youngblood
NR: Fadol Brown

SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
4: Marquavius Lewis, Shameik Blackshear, Dexter Wideman, Dante Sawyer, Phillip Dukes, Darius English, Kelsey Griffin, Abu Lamin
3: Ulric Jones, Cedrick Cooper, Gerald Dixon Jr., David Johnson, Taylor Stallworth
2: Gerald Dixon

TENNESSEE VOLS
5: Khalil McKenzie
4: Kyle Phillips, Shy Tuttle, Andrew Butcher, Darrell Taylor, Derek Barnett, Curt Maggitt, Charles Mosley, Danny O’Brien
3: Quay Picou, LaTroy Lewis, Kendal Vickers, Dimarya Mixon, Jakob Johnson, Corey Vereen, Owen Williams, Trevarris Saulsberry

TEXAS A&M AGGIES
5: Daylon Mack, Myles Garrett
4: James Lockhart, Kingsley KeKe, Qualen Cunningham, Daeshon Hall, Jarrett Johnson, Justin Manning, DeShawn Washington, Zaycoven Henderson, Hardreck Walker
3: Reggie Chevis, Alonzo Williams, Julien Obioha, Jay Arnold, Darrell Jackson

VANDERBILT COMMODORES
4: Nifae Lealao, Jay Woods
3: Nehemiah Mitchell, Caleb Peart, Torey Agee, Caleb Azubike, Adam Butler, Sekou Clark
2: Riley Tindol

 

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Tennessee Football: Tennessee DB Lemond Johnson No Longer With Volunteers Program | College Spun Social. Local. Consumable. College Sports.

 

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Tennessee Football: Tennessee DB Lemond Johnson No Longer With Volunteers Program | College Spun Social. Local. Consumable. College Sports.

Well, not a real big loss, but wish him the best wherever he ends up.