SEC Rewind: Week 3

After seeing the sun for a few days and having a much needed break, it was time for me to return to home or as I like to call it Water world. If you have been in GA for the past week you know what I mean. Anyways, its time for the rewind...

Louisville @ Kentucky- I was able to watch the second half of this one, in which the game itself was just a a typical see-saw battle. Both defenses weren't that impressive as they both gave up yards and big plays. However, Kentucky made the big play on defense when it needed to with a game sealing interception in the closing minutes. Derrick Lott looked good at running back and won SEC honors this week. Next up for the Wildcats is the mighty(or flu riddled)Florida Gators.

North Texas @ Alabama- Nothing much to say here, we pretty much summed it up in the preview. Bama got off to a quick start and never looked back. Trent Richardson played good as Mark Ingram. Next up for Bama is a visit from the Ar-Kansas Razorbacks.

Tennessee @ Florida- Well, this game to much surprise was closer than what folks expected. I give the Vols alot of credit of hanging in there and making the Gators earn this game. To me, not only did Tennessee give them a fight, I think they also set up a blueprint for future Gator opponents. Stop the run and make Tebow beat you with his arm. The running game for Florida is what makes them tick. If Demps and Rainey get going, it will be tough for any team to win. However, if you shut that phase of their game down, you have a chance. Tebow ran the ball himself over 20 times and took some shots(including Eric Berry's spine busting hit). As mighty as Tebow thinks he is, no QB likes to hit over and over. Which by the way, when he started to yell at his offense, did anybody get the feeling that his antics are getting old? I noticed some of his teammates just put their head down as he looked like an idiot. I'm getting off task but to pretty much some this one up, the Vols didn't have enough offense. Crompton was awful yet again but with Kiffin has recruited, this game is going to be fun for years to come. Florida will head to Kentucky as the Vols will head back to Rocky Top to face Ohio. I can't believe the Vols have only 4 road games this year, now 3. hmmmm....

Louisiana-Lafayette @ LSU- LSU won to no ones surprise but again, they didn't look good doing it. I don't want to take much away from this game but the offense looked sluggish once again. Charles Scott put in a decent day but everyone else was plain as day. Maybe things will start to change as they hit the road for the next two games. You can usually find out what team you have on the road. They begin their two game road stretch of playing Bulldogs or I call it Bulldawgs. First up is Miss. St.

Florida Atlantic @ South Carolina- The Gamecocks used a big second half to pull away in this one.They scored on three straight possessions in the second half to turn an uncomfortably close game at half into a rare blowout. Next up for them is Ole Miss on Thursday night...this game really has my attention.

Miss St @ Vandy- Ugly...only one way to describe this game. Not going to mention anything else...Miss. St takes on LSU this week, while Vandy travels to Rice.

Southeastern Louisiana @ Ole Miss- Blowout win for the Rebels as they get set to take on the Gamecocks Thursday night, should be fun.

UGA @ Arkansas- Love what I see from the UGA offense, not going to harp on them for now,but this is what is scaring me about this defense:

1) Last in the SEC in total defense
2) Last in the SEC in scoring defense
3) Last in the SEC in passing defense
4) Last in the SEC in interceptions
5) Second to last in SEC in sacks
6) Last in the SEC in allowing opponents 1st downs
7) Second to last in the SEC in allowing 4th down conversions
8) Last in the SEC in turnover margin

Has to be fixed, plain and simple. I blame both players and coaches for these problems. This is a great article from David Hale. Lengthy but real in depth http://dawg-extra.blogspot.com/2009/09/where-did-it-all-go-wrong.html

West Virginia @ Auburn- Auburn passed its first major test of the season, pulling out a 41-30 victory against West Virginia before a rain-soaked capacity crowd of 87,451 at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night. The Tigers (3-0) matched wits with the Mountaineers' high-powered offense, led by the passing duo of Chris Todd and Darvin Adams, who hooked up for three touchdown passes on the evening. Their third - a 17-yard strike with 12:07 left in the game - gave Auburn its first lead of the night at 34-30.Linebacker Craig Stevens sealed the win, tipping a screen pass from West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown to himself before dodging defenders for 15 yards on his way to the end zone with 3:41 to play. Auburn finished the game with five interceptions and six total takeaways. Auburn takes on Ball State this week.

Well, that's it, I'm going to get back in my raft as I hear more rain is on the way...Later!