Well, well, well, the college football season is upon once again.  With only 30 days until we officially kick off the 2009-2010 season, it is time to get back on track and find out what is going on around arguably the nation's toughest conference. 

So let's just get right into it.

I will break down each SEC team and give a few updates on things recently going on with the university this offseason as well as one question mark facing each team.

Hope you enjoy it.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tide come into this season rolling after a fantastic offseason where coach Nick Saban racked up the No. 1 recruiting class for the year and then began to dominate again by adding a few more early signee's to this year's class.

So 'Bama looks to again be stocked with a boatload of talent, but whether that can be turned to success on the football field remains to be seen.

Saban didn't lose many star-powered seniors as Rashad Johnson, Andre Smith, and Glen Coffee all graduated, but have backups eager to take their spots for their time to shine.

The one question between Alabama and another national championship remains the quarterback position.  Will Greg McElroy and his 20 career pass attempts really be able to handle the pressure and produce?  If he can, then 'Bama may find itself in a place similar to last year.  But if not, the Tide could be much more similar to Saban's first year in Tuscaloosa.

Arkansas Razorbacks

Year Two of the Bobby Petrino reconstruction is now under way.  Petrino has had a good bit of success as he led the Razorbacks to a huge win over LSU to claim the Golden Boot for a second straight season.

They again recruited quite well with a top 25 class and are still lurking and slowly building a solid program under the radar.

The biggest question remains whether Ryan Mallet will come out with flying colors as well as if the defense can improve from last year and be the "X-Factor" for the Hogs.  If so, then they could easily be looking at a solid bowl with the only place to go but up for next season.

Auburn Tigers

Auburn's offseason has been to that of a Steven King book.  Lots of odd happenings and still no true solution in the end.

The Tigers dismissed Head Coach Tommy Tuberville this offseason in an unprecedented move and proceeded to fill his spot with Gene Chizik, who led his Iowa State Cyclones to the cellar of the Big 12 division for three straight seasons.

Personally I never liked the hiring; you have to show success and potential to survive in the SEC.  If you have not tasted this, then you will never be able to reach it.

My question regarding the Tigers is, on the offensive side of the ball, can they really produce?  The Tigers had a horrible showing under Tony Franklin and it never seemed to get any better.  If it does, then we may see a completely new Auburn team.

Florida Gators

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