Here are some of my awards (good and bad) for the regular season in the SEC.....
Player of the Year - David Pollack, UGA - he's the best DL in the SEC, maybe even the country. Reaked havoc against every team he played, and will continue to do so for the next 2 years, unless the NFL comes calling early.
Coach of the Year - Mark Richt, UGA - no brainer here, he flat out dominated the league.
Idiot(s) of the Year - Kentucky fans for rushing the field before LSU threw the Hail Mary that upset the Wildcats 33-30 in Lexington
Losers of the Year - Guy Morriss, Kentucky and Dennis Franchione, Alabama - Morriss left Kentucky for BAYLOR? Good luck, coach
. As for Franchione, any coach who leaves without telling his team goodbye is chicken and in my book, not a man. Bama fans are right to be livid.
Top 5 SEC Games of the Year
1) Georgia 27, Alabama 24
2) Arkansas 21, LSU 20
3) Georgia 24, Auburn 21
4) LSU 33, Kentucky 30
5) Florida 20, Georgia 13
SEC Game that should've happened - Vandy vs. Miss. State - shouldn't be TWO winless teams in the conference.
SEC Game that shouldn't have happened - anything Vandy played. Even their wins sucked.
SEC Freshman of the Year - De'Arrius Howard, Arkansas - bulldozer of a runner with good breakaway speed. He made his mark best against Miss. State with 126 yards in a Razorback victory. He'll be the next great TB at UA.
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Early predictions for next year.
Georgia continues rolling in the East, with a dark horse in Tennessee if their players stay healthy.
The same 3 who've fought for the West the last 2 years: Arkansas, LSU, and Auburn, will repeat it all over again next year. Possible West title game sits in Fayetteville with Auburn traveling to Arkansas.
Whoever Alabama gets as their head coach, the Tide will struggle next year, given that Fran's philosophy is worthless to the team. Kentucky struggles next year as well.
Jackie Sherrill, if having another bad season, will get canned.
Lou Holtz, if having another bad season, will retire.
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WPS