ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit picks SEC divisional champs for 2007 season

[pittstr]

Herbstreit just picked LSU to win the West and Florida to win the East next season.

[hogfan064]

Both have QB questions although both teams do have talent at that position

[badbrad]

i don't disagree with that

[OnYourToes]

LSU and Florida, what else is new?

[Big_D]

Both have QB questions although both teams do have talent at that position

Do we have  quarterback questions?

[DeltaBoy]

I go with that.  I think Ole Miss is gonna suprise some folks this fall.

[bsking]

Yeah, thats who always gets picked.  LSU is a very awkward team for me this year.  They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders, and they will have to find a replacement for JR.  They will most likeley be very good, but dont be suprised if they struggle to put points on the board the first few games.

[UMGOBLUE]

Florida doesn't have a prayer.....9-3 or 8-4

[Winner]

Florida doesn't have a prayer.....9-3 or 8-4

yeah, it sucks to be a gator fan right now. 

[demonHOG1013]

Both have QB questions although both teams do have talent at that position

Do we have  quarterback questions?

Yes we do....who's gonna handoff this year?.....or whats a quarterback?

[jst01]

Kirk Herb cares more about how his shirt and hair look than making logical picks.  stay on the bandwagon Kirk!

[solix]

LSU has Periloux (sp?) i think, but didn't he get in trouble for counterfeiting?  that would be a huge question mark.  I really don't think tebow can carry the load this year

[tigerLSU]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

[slopinhogs]

the way our QB situation is i don't feel really good about this year. and our defence is awfullt thin. :razorback:

[cbjagman]

Herbstreit just picked LSU to win the West and Florida to win the East next season.

Gosh, since Herbstreit knows a lot about football should anyone be really surprised?

[tigerLSU]

LSU has Periloux (sp?) i think, but didn't he get in trouble for counterfeiting?  that would be a huge question mark.  I really don't think tebow can carry the load this year

Matt Flynn (senior) will start, RP will see significent play time

[311Hog]

LSU will have an ungodly defense.

[spe450]

LSU has Periloux (sp?) i think, but didn't he get in trouble for counterfeiting?  that would be a huge question mark.  I really don't think tebow can carry the load this year

Flynn will step in and do a great job, just like he did a couple of years ago.

[TheNuttlessFrontier]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

No...he'll have to settle for third best.  F.Jones is the second best RB in the SEC and maybe America.

[tigerLSU]

LSU will have an ungodly defense.

Defesne will be the best ever at LSU
the Talent at the front 7 is just insane, We never had an LSU team so deep at the DE/DL before. so many studs decided to return, like glen dorsey, he could have easily been the 1st DL taken in the draft, he chose to stay

[H&D]

Kirk Herb cares more about how his shirt and hair look than making logical picks.  stay on the bandwagon Kirk!

How are those not logical picks??  Would it be more more logical to pick the Hogs, unproven QB, everyones eyes on D-Mac and young unexperienced defense and a special teams that well is more "short bus special" the past few years.  And in no way is this a attack on the players, you can only do what you are coached.  And it is hard to be coached when there is so much "charity" work to be done.

[tigerLSU]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

No...he'll have to settle for third best.  F.Jones is the second best RB in the SEC and maybe America.

Wait and see

KW will be the next DMC when its said and done

[hogfan3414]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

third best..maybe

[redbarn]

With Nutt as our coach and the people we lost and are having to replace plus every other team keying on DMac and Jones since we will have no passing game they may be right.  BUT...........Look where they had us picked last year in preseason.

[demonHOG1013]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

No...he'll have to settle for third best.  F.Jones is the second best RB in the SEC and maybe America.

No maybe about it....if he was at another school they would be the top two heisman finalists

[TheNuttlessFrontier]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

No...he'll have to settle for third best.  F.Jones is the second best RB in the SEC and maybe America.

Wait and see

KW will be the next DMC when its said and done

We'll see.  I'm sure he's good and he may put up better #'s since he's not playing second fiddle to a Doak Walker winner, but I'll take Felix Jones any day of the week.

[hogfan3414]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

No...he'll have to settle for third best.  F.Jones is the second best RB in the SEC and maybe America.

Wait and see

KW will be the next DMC when its said and done

haha..i'm waiting

[TheNuttlessFrontier]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

No...he'll have to settle for third best.  F.Jones is the second best RB in the SEC and maybe America.

No maybe about it....if he was at another school they would be the top two heisman finalists

I agree, demon.

[Bomis Hawg]

LSU's defense will be unreal.  That, alone, should put them ahead.
Alabama and Auburn are wildcards.  Both have coaching, but can the team respond?
Arkansas could be in either group, really.
I think Ole Miss might creep up if they get ANY sort of consistancy from Schaeffer.
Oh, and Miss State....

Most of you are jumping on the Kentucky bandwagon.  They'll come back to earth.  Vanderbilt is the team to look for if you want a surprise team.

Florida is the sexy pick in the East.  I think the usual suspects are there.  I think SoCar might be ahead of Georgia again if Stafford hasn't improved, but I have zero research done.

[hogsanity]

So are we bashing Herbstriet for picking the obvious 2 teams, or because he did not pick the Hogs.  LSu and Fl both DESTROYED their BCs opponents.  Yea, LSu has questions at Qb and WR, and FLa may be weaker on D, but how can you not pick both of those teams?

[pigfeet]

I go with that.  I think Ole Miss is gonna suprise some folks this fall.

yep, i agree

[jst01]

Bomis, your pic looks too much like mine, Did you notice Nick flippin off the hitter with his glove hand??  you know you're good when you can say F you to the batter and then K him..

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Herbstreit just picked LSU to win the West and Florida to win the East next season.

Those are solid but very, very early picks. A lot can happen between now and then. I look for Georgia and Bama to be better than expected and I think that Tennessee will bounce back as well. Ole Miss may have a surprise upset or two and South Carolina will be a thorn in the sides of many teams this fall.

Just my take.

[jameshogfan]

What a tuffy....

That's like me watching Rocky IV and announcing before the fight that I predict Rocky will win. Duh...

[spudhog]

Herbstreit just picked LSU to win the West and Florida to win the East next season.

auburn might win the west. jawja wins the east. tebow is overratted. they lost a lot of defense.

[UMGOBLUE]

yeah, it sucks to be a gator fan right now. 
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I never said it sucks being a gator fan. i just don't think they have the ability to win the SEC East next year with Tennessee and Georgia. I have nothing against Florida

[TheNuttlessFrontier]

So are we bashing Herbstriet for picking the obvious 2 teams, or because he did not pick the Hogs.  LSu and Fl both DESTROYED their BCs opponents.  Yea, LSu has questions at Qb and WR, and FLa may be weaker on D, but how can you not pick both of those teams?

I agree with hogsanity.  Anyone who's done their homework won't pick Arkansas due to HDN's "choke record" in the big games.  There's no way I'd pick against Florida or LSU......without a doubt the two most talented teams in the SEC.

[Bomis Hawg]

Bomis, your pic looks too much like mine, Did you notice Nick flippin off the hitter with his glove hand??  you know you're good when you can say F you to the batter and then K him..

Nice.  Nick is very good.  When you can back it up, it ain't braggin.

Had to change my pick today, though.
We should all take a moment and remember those at Va. Tech.  And, wear your maroon.

[Bomis Hawg]

1993 & 1994 were the last two years a team from the SEC West repeated as division champions.
Alabama did it.  History is not on Arkansas' side.  LSU was the last to win the SECW after Arkansas won.

[hogfan064]

If it comes down to coaching then it will be South Carolina vs Alabama

If it comes down to talent its Florida vs LSU

[cbjagman]

If it comes down to coaching then it will be South Carolina vs Alabama

If it comes down to talent its Florida vs LSU

I noticed that Arkansas wasn't included in either of your lists. Are you crazy? They would certainly qualify in the first category........hands down.

[mtownhog]

They dont really have a "star" runningback to put the load on his shoulders,

the strength of LSU team will be the RB, last season we had 0 running game. Next year we have 2 studs in Keiland williams and R.Murphy.
KW will be the second best RB in the SEC next to DMC

No...he'll have to settle for third best.  F.Jones is the second best RB in the SEC and maybe America.

Wait and see

KW will be the next DMC when its said and done

Keiland Williams will be a very good running back, but to say hes the next dmac is blasphemy

[arkbengal]

yeah, it sucks to be a gator fan right now. 

I never said it sucks being a gator fan. i just don't think they have the ability to win the SEC East next year with Tennessee and Georgia. I have nothing against Florida
[/quote]

UMGOBLUE, what are the Michigan boards saying about the Ryan Mallett situation ?

[Hogustus Caesar]

LSU will have an ungodly defense.

Defesne will be the best ever at LSU
the Talent at the front 7 is just insane, We never had an LSU team so deep at the DE/DL before. so many studs decided to return, like glen dorsey, he could have easily been the 1st DL taken in the draft, he chose to stay

Don't be modest. LSU was a great team last year, and they will continue to be a great team. IMHO they were underrated in the polls last year, and I believe should've played for the National title.

[3kgthog]

LSU will beat us regardless of if they win the division. We don't have the passing game or the special teams to get us over the top against elite competition.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

LSU will have a ferocious defense and they could end up winning the national title.

no dad gum way are we able to move the ball on them with a one diminsional offenese.

[Pigasaurus]

Herbstreit just picked LSU to win the West and Florida to win the East next season.

Herbstreit was one of the first talking up the hogs and Dmac on natl tv last year.  He will be back on the dmac train again.  After the Auburn game, he included a mention of the hogs every time he was on.

[spraycanhog]

If it comes down to coaching then it will be South Carolina vs Alabama

If it comes down to talent its Florida vs LSU

Thats why it will be Tenn vs Ark,  the favored teams never win.


The running game never wins!
Go Hogs!
Fire Nutt!
Hire Gus!

[moses_007]

I would think Alabama would be a better bet than LSU.

[Ouachihog]

How many passes did Tebow throw last year other than the "jump shot" pass??

Seriously?


Florida is talented, and will have a good year, but they will miss Leak more than they realize.