SEC Football Weekly Rundown: Tigers-Gators in the Swamp Highlights Week Seven

Tim Croley by Senior Analyst Written on October 09, 2008
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The Gamecocks managed to upset the Rebels last week. Now they finally have that SEC win under their belt and that monkey off their back.

 

The quarterback controversy seems to have settled. A good sign of improvement is evident.

 

The Gamecocks are almost to the end of a brutal eight-game stretch to open the season. I for one believe a win over Kentucky could be the biggest win they could hope for in vaulting them to a good finish this season. However, a loss might do them in for good in ‘08.

 

 

 

Kentucky

 

The Wildcats put up a good battle in Tuscaloosa last week, but the streak of never winning against Alabama away from home continues to be the story of that series.

 

I am impressed with what they have done this season.

 

Sure, they have played some less than average teams, but they have been consistent in many areas.

 

Their offense is not as good as last year’s, but it isn’t any slouch either. Add in a solid defense, and you have a team that will contend with a lot of really good teams.

 

Game Prediction: UK 21, USC 18

 

 

 

Tennessee vs. Georgia

 

Tennessee

 

This is the worst Volunteer team I can ever remember seeing. However, they always seem to play Georgia tough, so this game could be interesting, but I think it ultimately will not be.

 

That being said, there are two things that come to mind:

 

1) There is not much left to say about this team that hasn’t already been said. They're not good, at all. And...

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Which SEC game will present the worst match-up this weekend?

  • Arkansas-Auburn
  • Vandy-State
  • USC-UK
  • UT-UGA
  • LSU-Florida
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Results - Author Poll

Which SEC game will present the worst match-up this weekend?

  • Arkansas-Auburn

    33.3%
  • Vandy-State

    27.8%
  • USC-UK

    11.1%
  • UT-UGA

    27.8%
  • LSU-Florida

    0.0%
  • Total votes: 18
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