Friday, September 14, 2007

What I Think I've Learned This Week

New feature I'm gonna try to install on the blog. After watching the various college games over the weekend I'll take my observations and make a few comments concerning the Rebels and other teams. Feel free to add you own or disagree in the comments section below.

OLE MISS

1) The Rebels are still very vulnerable to spread offenses. They are going to give up a lot of passing yards all year even against traditional defenses and average offenses as teams exploit the lack of speed and depth in the linebacker corps.

2) Defense is under performing all around and still has trouble getting pressure on the opposing quarterback. Something I really expected John Thompson to make us better at.

3) Seth Adams is a good quarterback and will keep us in games. Combined with a solid offensive line and the Predator the Rebels should have a decent offense.

VANDY

1) Vandy is very soft up the middle on defense and will give up a lot of rushing yards a game. The will also have trouble running up the middle because they are soft on the middle of their offensive line as well.

2) A team (such as Ole Miss) with a solid running back and offensive line should be able to run and control the game on their defense.

3) Neither of the two quarterbacks are going to singlehandedly keep Vandy in a game. Best offensive player by far is Earl Bennett.

4) Vandy looks like they have reverted back to pre-Cutler Vandy and did not take advantage of his time there.

AUBURN

1) Offense is horrible. Line, running backs, and quarterback are equally quilty.

2) Defense is impressive. Especially the line.

3) They will be primed for another upset or two this season. Will be a major rebuilding year on the Plains. Should loose 4 games or more.

4) Look for Bama to break the streak. (Much to the dismay of our friendly Canadian.)

LA' TECH

1) Has a much better offense than anybody expected. Scored 40 on a top twenty, albeit not strong defensively, Hawaii team.

2) Could easily upset someone this season. Slight warning for the Rebels.

BAMA

1) With solid coaching Bama looks like they should rebound this year and have a solid season.

2) Have a great offensive line and very good running game. Mississippian Terry Grant is one of the better running backs in the SEC.

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