re: CBS "experts" predictions for the season

Preseason predictions mean very little and always have and always will. I'll attempt to explain the reasoning behind 3 SEC teams which are considered up and comers and have different predictions than the same thing that happened last year more or less. Remember these "experts" are trying to evaluate every team, not just one conference.

Auburn is the yo-yo team in the SEC. Gus is an offensive "genius". Johnson like Coker last year is in the Heisman discussion despite their lack of actually playing much football. Boom is a defensive "genius". They have recruited fairly well. So what is not to like about Auburn?

Hogs came on strong at the end of the year and lost multiple close games. This is Bert's 3rd year and he did fairly well at Wisky What is not to like at Pigs?

Tennessee, better recruiting and a QB that looked good down the stretch albeit against lesser teams, plus in the East. What is not to like about the Vols.

I think that is about as far as the CBS experts go on most teams

Now LSU, no proven QB. Rare the ranter that doesn't agree. Most by far are pulling for Harris and a few are hoping Jennings has improved as well. All these guys probably watched a few LSU games last year and noted the lack of passing attempts between the hash marks. I know the DCs did against LSU and the fact WRs weren't getting off press coverage on the outside. 12 total sacks against Division 1 competition and losing both starting DEs. They see Steele as a downgrade.

Having said that, a great deal can change and often occurs year to year. I'll say I'm optimistic about Harris and perhaps because if he isn't the answer, LSU probably doesn't have one. However I'd be ecstatic if AJ had a good year as well. Very worried about depth in the front 7 as well.

All I'm basically saying is from the limited "close" look these CBS guys are giving LSU, one can understand their reasoning.