Everyone knows that God created the fall to be playing football. But it is a wonderful sport that man decided to play at other times of year, the Almighty know if there will be angry. Surely not, because as they say in Friday Night Lights, God loves football.
This is the first in a series of articles I'll go looking for the Spring Practices conference of the major programs FBS. Its importance is relative, that what happens has no impact on competition, but given the very limited training schedule, programs must make the most of those ..
could not start another conference other than the SEC . For the vast majority, including myself included, is the strongest of all. From it have come the past five national champions and their power is so far beyond question.
Auburn Tigers
Record 2010: 14-0 (National Champions, SEC Champions).
Bowl 2010: Victoria in the National Championship Game vs. Oregon Ducks (22-19). Low
important QB Cam Newton, DT Nick Fairley and WR Darvin Adams. Main
returns: RB Michael Dyer, RB and CB Onterio McCalebb Neiker Thorpe. Early enrollees
: CB Jonathan Rose, C Reese Dismukes and OT Thomas O'Reilly.
Spring Practices Start: March 23
Spring Game: April 16
Analysis: Current national champions face the season with the decline in their most important players, both on offense after the departure of Cameron Newton and four OL holders, and in defense of Nick Fairley . The most interesting is to discover who will take advantage in the fight for the QB position holder. In principle seems Barrett Trotter from your favorites, the other candidate is Clint Moseley. The figure of Michael Dyer is key, and after a great season as a true freshman is expected to take back the weight of the attacking play of the Tigers . In the passing game seems to Trovon Reed could be the # 1 WR after the departure of Adams . On the defensive side will need to rebuild the DL and lower Fairley will be very difficult to fill, given the inexperience of the interior.
LSU Tigers
2010 Record: 11-2 (2nd SEC West)
Bowl 2010: Cotton Bowl Victoria vs Texas A & M (41 -24) Low
important CB Patrick Peterson, LB Kelvin Sheppard and DT Drake Nevis. Turns
key: Russell Shepard WR, WR Rueben Randle, LB Ryan Baker y QB Jordan Jefferson
Early Enrollees: RB Kenny Hilliard, DT Anthony Johnson y QB Zach Mettenberger.
Inicio Spring Practices: 11 de marzo.
Spring Game: 9 de abril .
Análisis: Con un total de 15 titulares retornando, los Tigers pueden convertirse en candidatos a todo en 2011. Las tres bajas más importantes recaen en la defensa, y es que Peterson , Sheppard y Nevis eran los auténticos líderes de la unidad defensiva. Si LSU acabó la temporada entre los mejores fue por el alto rendimiento of their defense and the three casualties can do much damage. The attack left much to be desired, partly because of poor performance that a year had their QB's. In 2011 again to witness the competition between Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee . We'll see if Les Miles is able to leverage the tremendous talent of Russell Sheppard that has not yet responded to the high expectations created when he came out of HS two years ago.
Arkansas Razorbacks
2010 Record: 10-3 (2nd SEC West).
Bowl 2010: Defeat Sugar Bowl vs. Ohio State (31-26). Low
important QB Ryan Mallett, TE OT DeMarcus Love and DJ Williams. Important
returns: WR Joe Adams, Greg Childs WR, RB KNIL Davis and DE Jake Bequette. Early enrollees
: OL Brey Cook, WR Quinta Funderburk, LB Tyler Gilbert, DT Robert Thomas and OL Jason Peacock.
Spring Practices Start: March 15.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: The main issues of Razorbacks ahead of spring training are in attack. With the departure of Mallett, standard the program the past two years, the attack happy Offense of Petrino has been orphaned. Although Tyler Wilson will supply you who responded quite well in the games he had to make a Mallett. To accomplish the difficult mission that will have a more reliable receiving corps with Greg Childs to the head. Arky need the KNIL RB Davis continue their progression and thus take pressure off Wilson . The defense has returned to 7 headlines, but should improve, especially against the pass if they want to improve the performance of 2010, which reached a BCS Bowl for the first time in history.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Record 2010: 10-3 (4th in SEC West).
Bowl 2010: Victoria Capital One Bowl vs. Michigan State (49-7). Low
important RB Mark Ingram, QB Greg McElroy, WR Jones and Marcello July Dareus. Turns
key S Mark Barron, RB Trent Richardson, LB Dont'a Hightower and WR Marquis Maze. Early enrollees
: WR Ronald Carswell, LB Trey DePriest, DL Quinton Dial, OT Aaron Douglas,
QB Phillip Ely, DL Wilson Love, Vinnie Sunseri and DL LB Jesse Williams.
Spring Practices Start: March 21.
Spring Game: April 16
Analysis: If in 2010 the Crimson Tide had to turn most of its playmakers of attack, this season facing the loss of their QB, RB and WR holders. In the position of QB AJ McCarron seems to be ahead of the RS freshman Phillip Sims . The 2009 Heisman winner, Mark Ingram will be replaced with guarantees Trent Richardson and WR position will not be easy to forget the talented Jones July. In defense progress Marcell Dareus will be very important and difficult to replace, but if anything has been proven to be able Nick Saban Kirby Smart and is its ability to build a formidable defense, whatever the personal available.
South Carolina Gamecocks
Record 2010: 9-5 (1st SEC East, SEC Runner Up)
Bowl 2010: Defeat Chik-fil-A-Bowl vs. Florida State (26-17) Low
important DE Cliff Matthews, WR Tori Gurley and FB Patrick DiMarco. Main
returns: RB Marcus Lattimore, Alshon Jeffery WR, QB Stephen Garcia and CB Stephon Gilmore. Early enrollees
: OL Kaleb Broome, CB Martay Mattox, DE and S Kelcy Quarles
Brison Williams Spring Practices Start: March 15
Spring Game: April 9
Analysis: Nobody denying that Gamecocks surrendered by more than expected in 2010 and under the baton of Spurrier, South Carolina is back to stay. The project legend started from Gators having achieved the foundation outputs HS stars as Lattimore in 2010 and Clowney this year. Everything indicates that the Gamecocks remain in the elite in 2011, thanks to the return of their top stars in the aforementioned attack Lattimore, QB Stephen Garcia will be issued during the first week of workouts and WR Jeffery Alshton . In defense all eyes are on the arrival of Clowney, that since not registered yet, you can not participate in spring practices . Its weakness in 2010 was the defense against the pass, so the DC Ellis Johnson put special emphasis in high school, where four starters will return the 2010.
Florida Gators
2010 Record: 8-5 (2nd SEC East)
Bowl 2010: Victoria Outback Bowl vs. Penn State (37 - 24) Low
important C Mike Pouncey, DE Justin Trattou and S Ahmad Black
key Laps: QB John Brantley, RB Jeff Demps, RB Chris Rainey, LB Jelani Jenkins, LB Jon Bostic and CB Janoris Jenkins. Early enrollees
: RB Mike Blakely, DE Clay Burton, Kyle K Christy, QB Jeff Driskel, TE AC Leonard, WR Javares McRoy, and CB De'Ante Saunders.
Spring Practices Start: March 16.
Spring Game: April 9 .
Analysis: With all the changes that have occurred in the staff, the Gators start from scratch, so spring training takes on vital importance. In attack the system will change radically, saying goodbye to the spread of Meyer, to adopt a more pro, under the leadership of Charlie Weis . In principle this change should fit better Brantley, meanwhile Jeff Driskel be lying in wait for any opportunity to seize the job. On defense, Will Muschamp impose aggressive style that characterized him in Texas . The brothers Jenkins will be the leaders of the unit.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Record 2010: 9-4 (4th in SEC East).
Bowl 2010: Victoria Progressive Gator Bowl vs. Michigan (52-14). Low
important OT Derek Sherrod, LB LB Chris White and KJ Wright. Turns
key QB Chris Relf, \u200b\u200bVick Ballard RB, WR Chad Bumphis and CB Jonathan Banks. Early enrollees
: DL John Harris, Prescott Daq QB, OL and OL Nick Redmond Joey Trapp.
Spring Practices Start: March 4.
Spring Game: April 9 .
Analysis: Mississippi State in 2010 had the best result of the program since 1999 and it seems difficult that the Bulldogs improve the milestone this year. To top it will face the loss of Manny Diaz DC that formed a defense that was the pillar that held the team. In attack will have only three low compared to last season, the problem is that the three are members of the OL. QB Chris Relf prroyección needs to keep that began in 2010, which ended up being the MVP of the Gator Bowl that Bulldogs beat Michigan . Relf will support Ballard, who will be among the best RB's in the SEC , having rushed for 968 yards and 19 TD's last season.
Georgia Bulldgos
Record 2010: 6-7 (3 º SEC East).
Bowl 2010: Defeat Autozone Liberty Bowl vs. UCF (10-6). Low
important WR AJ Green, WR Kris Durham and OLB Justin Houston. Turns
key QB Aaron Murray, TE Orson Charles, RB Washaun Ealey, OT Trinton Sturdivant and CB Brandon Boykin. Early enrollees
: WR and QB Chris Conley Christian LeMay.
Spring Practices Start: March 10.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: March 10 began the season of truth for Mark Richt. In Athens are tired of that since their arrival Bulldogs have not accomplished anything noteworthy. So Richt should tune your computer from the start. Not be an easy task. The attack will downward AJ Green while the defense will be greatly missed at Justin Houston. On the positive side is the year that was hopeful QB Aaron Murray as RS freshman. We also have a lot of talent in the RB position with Washaun Ealey and Caleb King returning. Both should have a good performance this month, so that's promising signee 2011, Crowell Iasiah does not happen in the rotation once set foot on campus in August.
Tennessee Volunteers
Record 2010: 6-7 (4 th SEC East)
Bowl 2010: Defeat Music City Bowl vs. North Carolina (2 OT, 30-27) Low
important WR Denarius Moore, WR Gerald Jones, LB Nick Reveiz and TE Luke Stocker. Turns
key QB Tyler Bray, James C Stone, S Janzen Jackson, Malik Jackson and DT RB Tauren Poole. Early enrollees
: DB Justin Coleman, OL Mack Crowder, Vincent WR Dallas, TE Brendan Downs, OL Marcus Jackson and QB Justin Worley.
Spring Practices Start: 22 March.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: After the soap opera lived in Knoxville following the departure of Lane Kiffin think that 2010 was a good year for Vols . The main question is whether Tyler Bray continues to impress during spring and confirmed as an emerging star. It will also be important for a young RB to take hold with the second spot in the rotation after Tauren Poole. In the air the Vols lost to their three major targets. On the defensive side will face their 5 low front seven, being particularly sensitive and the depth chart at LB position.
Kentucky Wildcats
Record 2010: 6-7 (5º SEC East).
Bowl 2010: Derrota en BBVA Compass Bowl vs Pitt (27-10).
Bajas importantes: RB Derrick Locke, WR Randall Cobb y QB Mike Hartline.
Vueltas clave: LB Danny Trevathan, S Winston Guy y WR La’Rod King.
Early Enrollees: DL Jabari Johnson, LB Tim Patterson y QB Maxell Smith.
Inicio Spring Practices: 30 de marzo.
Spring Game: 23 de abril.
Análisis: Randall Cobb era el alma del equipo y la principal razón por la que los Wildcats came to play a bowl in 2010. Its low and those of Derrick Locke and Mike Hartline be crucial. The pressure will fall on the QB Morgan Newton , and emerges as the starter, the only member of the roster in 2010 will return after the transfer of Ryan Mossakowski. In defense priority is to rebuild the line completely.
Ole Miss Rebels
2010 Record: 4-8 (6th SEC West). Low
important Jeremiah Masoli QB, WR Markeith Summers and DT Jerrell Powe.
Turns key RB Brandon Bolden, LB DT Shackelford and QB Nathan Stanley.
Spring Practices Start: March 28.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: The 2010 was a real disappointment for the Rebels . The presence of Masoli placed them as one of the most interesting equipment, but the QB was light years ahead of what was to Oregon, which makes clear the difficulty of winning the SEC . Initially charged with leading the reconstruction as QB Nathan Stanley will , but we must be attentive to the evolution of Randall Mackley , who will compete for the title. The winner is the one that best fitted the new pass-oriented style of the new OC David Lee . Defense must rebuild the unit almost entirely to lose a total of 7 owners.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Record 2010: 2-10 (6th SEC East). Low
important LB John Stokes. Turns
key RB Warren Norman, TE Brandon Barden and LB Chris Marve.
Spring Practices Start: March 18.
Spring Game: April 16 .
Analysis: I'm not going to cheat, I have little to say about the Commodores . Program is a second row in the conference strongest in the NCAA . Since Jay Cutler was , back in 2006, Vandy has been relegated to absolute anonymity. This year will feature a new HC, James Franklin will have the difficult task of placing the Commodores in orbit. Although short-term goal should be to harden the team in both attack and defense, and show a better picture than the 2010.
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