[pirateboy]

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Firstly LSU will be substantially better than Auburn next year. Putting Auburn in the top 5 is ridiculous. They are at best 10 in a top 10 poll (if I were making a top 25 I'd have them around 15 actually). They whooped up on some cream puffs last year and did not look particularly great against good opponents. They either lost to or barely beat anyone decent on their schedule, not exactly top 5 domination. (South Carolina hadn't come "around" when they played AU)


So while I won't speak nationally I'll give my SEC rankings

West

1. LSU
2. Auburn
3. Alabama
4. Arkansas
5. Ole Miss
6. Mississippi State

East

1. Florida
2. South Carolina
3. Georgia
4. Tennessee
5. Vandy
6. Kentucky

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Okay, no offense intended, but you're waaaaaay offbase.

South Carolina a GOOD bet to win the East? NO! NO! NO! They are a darkhorse, take a 100-1 chance to win the East. They are the 4th best team in the division, and it's not close.

As for Auburn: they may have a tad less talent than LSU, but talent isn't the only factor. Auburn has 4 road games: South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Miss State. They will be favored to win all 4, and I predict they will. They can run the table, but even one loss will win the West. LSU will be FIGHTING for 2nd with Arkansas.

I'm kind of dumbfounded still at your East predictions. Good luck with those.