Media predicts UAT to win 2018 SEC Championship

[RunInRed 16,370]

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SEC Football Media Days concluded on Thursday with media in attendance predicting Alabama to win the 2018 SEC Championship.

Alabama received 193 votes to be crowned SEC Champion on December 1 in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while Georgia was second with 69 votes.

Georgia was selected to win the SEC Eastern Division with 1,977points, including 271 first-place votes, while South Carolina was second with 1,535 points and 8 votes to win the division. Florida was third with 1,441 total points. Points were awarded on a 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 scale.

Alabama was picked to win the SEC Western Division with 1,971 total points, while Auburn was second with 1,664. Alabama received 263 first-place votes in the SEC West. Mississippi State was third with 1,239 points.

Only six times since 1992 has the predicted champion at SEC Media Days proceeded to win the SEC Championship.

http://www.secsports.com/article/24148392/media-predicts-alabama-win-2018-sec-championship

 

2018 PRESEASON MEDIA DAYS ALL-SEC TEAM

OFFENSE

First-Team

QB Drew Lock, Missouri

RB Damien Harris, Alabama

RB Benny Snell Jr., Kentucky

WR A.J. Brown, Ole Miss

WR Deebo Samuel, South Carolina

TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri

OL Jonah Williams, Alabama

OL Greg Little, Ole Miss

OL Martez Ivey, Florida

OL Trey Smith, Tennessee

C Ross Pierschbacher, Alabama

Second-Team

QB Jarrett Stidham, Auburn

RB D'Andre Swift, Georgia

RB Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M

WR Terry Godwin, Georgia

WR Ryan Davis, Auburn

TE Isaac Nauta, Georgia

OL Andrew Thomas, Georgia

OL Lester Cotton, Alabama

OL Hjalte Froholdt, Arkansas

OL Garrett Brumfield, LSU

C Lamont Gaillard, Georgia

Third-Team

*QB Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State

*QB Jake Fromm, Georgia

RB Aeris Williams, Mississippi State

RB Jordan Scarlett, Florida

WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

WR Emanuel Hall, Missouri

TE C.J. Conrad, Kentucky

OL Matt Womack, Alabama

OL Zack Bailey, South Carolina

OL Javon Patterson, Ole Miss

OL Marquel Harrell, Auburn

C Erik McCoy, Texas A&M

DEFENSE

First-Team

DL Raekwon Davis, Alabama

DL Cece Jefferson, Florida

DL Montez Sweat, Mississippi State

DL Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State

LB Devin White, LSU

LB Anfernee Jennings, Alabama

LB Mack Wilson, Alabama

DB Deandre Baker, Georgia

DB Greedy Williams, LSU

DB J.R. Reed, Georgia

DB Deionte Thompson, Alabama

Second-Team

DL Jonathan Ledbetter, Georgia

DL Terry Beckner, Missouri

DL Derrick Brown, Auburn

DL Isaiah Buggs, Alabama

LB Josh Allen, Kentucky

LB Deshaun Davis, Auburn

LB D'Andre Walker, Georgia

DB Mike Edwards, Kentucky

DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida

DB Jamel Dean, Auburn

DB CJ Henderson, Florida

Third-Team

DL Dontavius Russell, Auburn

DL Rashard Lawrence, LSU

DL Marlon Davidson, Auburn

*DL Kingsley Keke, Texas A&M

*DL Landis Durham, Texas A&M

LB Dylan Moses, Alabama

LB David Reese, Florida

LB De'Jon Harris, Arkansas

DB Mark McLaurin, Mississippi State

DB Marco Wilson, Florida

DB Javaris Davis, Auburn

DB Santos Ramirez, Arkansas

SPECIALISTS

First-Team

P Corey Fatony, Missouri

PK Rodrigo Blankenship, Georgia

RS Deebo Samuel, South Carolina

AP Deebo Samuel, South Carolina

Second-Team

P Joseph Charlton, South Carolina

PK Daniel LaCamera, Texas A&M

RS Mecole Hardman, Georgia

AP Trevon Diggs, Alabama

Third-Team

P Zach Von Rosenberg, LSU

PK Tucker McCann, Missouri

RS Trevon Diggs, Alabama

AP Kadarius Toney, Florida

* - Indicates a tie

NOTES:

* - Since 2000, Arkansas' Darren McFadden (Arkansas) is the only unanimous selection to the SEC Media Days First Team at his position, collecting all possible votes that year.

* - Since 1992, the most players on a first-team was 10 by Alabama in 2017.

[AuburnTiger4Life 2,225]

Dontavius Russell is so slept on.... that’s ok. They’ll know who he is soon ?

[bigbird 60,440]

Zero 1st team DL? That's credible.

[AUDub 11,136]

4 minutes ago, bigbird said:

Zero 1st team DL? That's credible.

I guess in some ways it's more than the sum of its parts, but we may very well have the best DL unit in the SEC.

Whatever. 

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

1 hour ago, bigbird said:

Zero 1st team DL? That's credible.

 

1 hour ago, AUDub said:

I guess in some ways it's more than the sum of its parts, but we may very well have the best DL unit in the SEC.

Whatever. 

Isn't Mr. McElroy (ESPN) considered all smart and stuff (like Rhodes finalist or something)?

He thinks

' “If you look at this defensive line, which is the backbone of this team, it’s the second-best in college football,” the former Alabama quarterback said on ESPN’s Inside College Football. “The best being Clemson, and no one is close to them. Auburn might be the closest, though. When you look at the guys they have, versatility, size, Derrick Brown, Marlon Davidson. Dontavius Russell is so underrated. This is a really good looking defensive front, and they have a returning quarterback.” '

https://247sports.com/Article/ESPNs-Greg-McElroy-explains-why-this-years-Auburn-Tigers-football-team-is-better-than-2017-119936344/

 

[djg0017 726]

1. Nobody on 1st team DL? I think Derrick Brown should’ve replaced Raekwon Davis. The SEC is very deep on the DL though.

2. Surprised UK Josh Allen wasn’t a first team LB next to Devin White.

3. Think Bama’s Thompson could’ve been replaced by any DB on the second team.

Overall, our guys went about where I would’ve thought right now BUT Kam Martin will finish the year as a top 5 back for sure. Somewhat pleasantly surprised to see an Auburn OL picked at all. Unproven Bama players valued a little too highly as usual.

[stoic-one 1,543]

12 minutes ago, djg0017 said:

 Somewhat pleasantly surprised to see an Auburn OL picked at all. Unproven Bama players valued a little too highly as usual.

Nothing to see here, aaand we're walking... 

[McLoofus 35,182]

17 minutes ago, djg0017 said:

Unproven Bama players valued a little too highly as usual.

When the boss over there stops averaging a national title every other year- going on a decade now- that will stop happening. Until then, though, I'm not going to argue with it.

Pretty convenient for them that this list comes out right as the dead period is wrapping up.

Media perception matters. Hope we keep improving ours. 

[AUBwins 10,068]

Surprised that many of the media are on the South Carolina bandwagon to finish 2nd.  I agree with the selection, but didn't think they would be media darlings there.

Overall about what you can expect based on who the media knows with the exception of AU having no 1st teamer on Defense.  That is ludicrous.  I do anticipate we will finish the year with more offensive guys on the ballot than what is shown here.  Maybe our specialists will show up too as freshmen after all is said and done. 

[djg0017 726]

11 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

When the boss over there stops averaging a national title every other year- going on a decade now- that will stop happening. Until then, though, I'm not going to argue with it.

I get that, but a guy who didn’t start last year as an All-SEC first teamer? The secondary is about the only place on the roster where I don’t think a Bama player is worthy of being selected over others.

And yeah with recruiting season virtually being moved up 3 months with the early signing day, these preseason ballots carry a little more weight than they used to for recruiting.

[AUld fAUx@ 2,584]

34 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

When the boss over there stops averaging a national title every other year- going on a decade now- that will stop happening. Until then, though, I'm not going to argue with it...

 

Only sort'a relevant, but

SI has just seen value in releasing a "Ranking the SEC's Best Non-Alabama College Football Playoff Contenders" article.[highlight mine]

https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/07/20/sec-playoff-contenders-georgia-auburn-mississippi-state

 

[McLoofus 35,182]

43 minutes ago, djg0017 said:

I get that, but a guy who didn’t start last year as an All-SEC first teamer? The secondary is about the only place on the roster where I don’t think a Bama player is worthy of being selected over others.

And yeah with recruiting season virtually being moved up 3 months with the early signing day, these preseason ballots carry a little more weight than they used to for recruiting.

Victors, spoils, etc. It's not fair or right, for sure. 

[McLoofus 35,182]

20 minutes ago, AUld fAUx@ said:

Only sort'a relevant, but

SI has just seen value in releasing a "Ranking the SEC's Best Non-Alabama College Football Playoff Contenders" article.[highlight mine]

https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/07/20/sec-playoff-contenders-georgia-auburn-mississippi-state

 

Very relevant.

Damn.

[The Plainsman 948]

Coe is going to emerge on the scene in a massive way this year.   Talk about a major sleeper.   

[WFE12 9,191]

4 hours ago, bigbird said:

Zero 1st team DL? That's credible.

Media heads are really talking up Miss state's d line even saying it's 2nd best in the nation.

[WFE12 9,191]

[AuburnTiger4Life 2,225]

18 hours ago, WFE12 said:

Media heads are really talking up Miss state's d line even saying it's 2nd best in the nation.

Where? Even Greg McElroy said ours was the best in the SEC and 2nd best in the nation behind Clemson 

[CR 2,438]

Is Tennessee going to be worse than Missouri and Kentucky? Pruitt's shady but I'm curious to see what kind of HC he is.
LSU 5th in the West? Seems possible but Orgeron's in trouble if that happens.
Is Miss St going to live up to their hype? No idea what to expect from Moorhead.

Pains me to say, but hard to argue against picking Bama and UGA to finish 1st in their respective divisions.

[djg0017 726]

I think Miss St’s starting DL is extremely good; Simmons and Sweat are as good as they come. But their depth is below average, so I’m not sure how the unit as a whole will produce.

I’m actually pretty excited to see Clemson’s DL play this year now that we don’t have to play them in the regular season. Can’t recall a 4 man DL this good in a loooong time.

[bigbird 60,440]

I may be in the minority, but I think Ole Miss will surprise a few teams this year.  They might not stop anyone, but Their O will be extremely dangerous.

[kevon67 2,368]

2 minutes ago, bigbird said:

I may be in the minority, but I think Ole Miss will surprise a few teams this year.  They might not stop anyone, but Their O will be extremely dangerous.

I'll join this club before it becomes standing room only as I tend to agree?

[djg0017 726]

3 minutes ago, bigbird said:

I may be in the minority, but I think Ole Miss will surprise a few teams this year.  They might not stop anyone, but Their O will be extremely dangerous.

Yep, going to really test Bama’s young DBs in week 3 in Oxford. Don’t know if I would say upset alert, but if Bama doesn’t have consistency at QB in their first true road game then they better watch out.

[oracle79 3,569]

7 hours ago, RunInRed said:

What say you?

I say it's become waaaay too easy to get a media credential.  286 "Journalists"?

[AURex 1,990]

Auburn without a single player on the first team offense or defense?

The media just handed Auburn coaches the best motivational device they could have ever concocted.

PROVE THEM WRONG!

Hoping the anger surfaces for the UDub game.

 

[AUpreacherman22 3,880]

14 minutes ago, AURex said:

Auburn without a single player on the first team offense or defense?

The media just handed Auburn coaches the best motivational device they could have ever concocted.

PROVE THEM WRONG!

Hoping the anger surfaces for the UDub game.

 

Took the words right out of my mouth.  

Bruce!  Call Gus and give him a few pointers here!!!  You could turn this into pure motivational gold!!!