Spring Football 2008: Florida Gators Rank No. 1 in Preseason Top 25

Senior Analyst Written on May 27, 2008

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7. LSU Tigers (12-2, 6-2 in SEC, 2008 BCS National Champions)

How can a team that lost so much talent (see: Matt Flynn, Ryan Perrilloux, Glenn Dorsey, Jacob Hester, Chevis Jackson, Jonathan Zenon, Craig Steltz, Ali Highsmith, and Early Doucet, to name a few) still be loaded enough to contend for another national championship? Welcome to Baton Rouge, folks.

Pundits may criticize Les Miles for being a gambler as a coach, but few can talk about his ability to recruit young talent to the bayou. Many of the starting skill players from last season are gone, but there is a plethora of young athletes ready to take the reigns. Flynn and Perrilloux are gone, but redshirt freshman quarterback Jarrett Lee could be special. Instead of Hester and Doucet, the Tigers will utilize Richard Murphy, Keiland Williams, Trindon Holliday, Terrance Toliver, and Demetrius Byrd.

And despite Glenn Dorsey being gone, LSU’s defensive line will still be dominant now that Ricky Jean-Francois is a full-time starter. The biggest question for LSU will be replacing three mainstay defensive backs, but sophomores Chad Jones and Jai Eugene seem to fit the mold.

Yep, I guess there’s no such thing as rebuilding at LSU.

8. Missouri Tigers (12-2, 7-1 in Big 12 North)

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