From: mm42@prism.gatech.EDU (Mark Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.college
Subject: SEC Preview (Sept. 12)
Summary: Dawgs host Vols; State visits Baton Rouge
Date: 9 Sep 92 18:00:33 GMT
Organization: Ramblin' Wrecks from Georgia Tech

ALABAMA (1-0) hosts Southern Miss (1-0) at Birmingham:  The Tide will be
                                                        ripe for an upset
without gamebreaking David Palmer and after a so-so performance against
Vandy last weekend.  The Eagles on the other hand are coming off a
minor upset over Memphis State and will be riding the emotional lift.
These intangibles will only carry USM a short distance against the
stingy Tide defense, however: Alabama 16-6.
Series record: Alabama leads 21-4-2
Last meeting: Southern Miss won 27-24 (1990)

ARKANSAS (0-1) visits SOUTH CAROLINA (0-1):  The 2 conference newcomers
                                             square off for the first time
ever after a pair of disappointing season openers last week.  Williams-Brice
Stadium can be a tough place to play, and at least the 'Cocks lost to
a I-A team last week: USC 20-10.
First meeting

AUBURN (0-1) hosts Samford (1-0):  The Tigers should come to this game 
                                   expecting a struggle, like they had
last season against I-AA Georgia Southern.  I give the slight edge to
Tommy Bowden over Terry Bowden: Auburn 30-17.
First meeting

FLORIDA (0-0) hosts KENTUCKY (1-0):  The Wildcats have a game under their
                                     belt for a big plus, but playing on
the road at Florida Field is a bigger minus.  It will be interesting to
see how the new 'Cat offense (similar to the old Colorado I-bone) moves
the ball against Florida's inexperienced defensive line: Florida 31-17.
Series record: Florida leads 25-17
Last meeting: Florida won 35-26 (1991)
TV: JPT, 12:30 PM ET

GEORGIA (1-0) hosts TENNESSEE (1-0):  The winner of this one should be 
                                      Florida's major challenger in the
SEC-East.  The Dawgs had trouble getting their passing game going at
South Carolina and went to the ground game instead.  A more balanced
attack will be required against the Vols' experienced defense, and
expect Georgia to produce one in the friendly confines of Sanford Stadium:
Georgia 24-22.
Series record: Georgia leads 10-9-2
Last meeting: Tennessee won 17-14 (1989)
TV: ABC, 3:30 PM ET

LSU (0-1) hosts MISSISSIPPI STATE (1-0):  The Bulldogs won last year at
                                          LSU and have to return again
this year due to the conference realignment.  From the looks of their
game against Texas A&M, the Bayou Bengals are much improved from a year
ago.  They're also playing at night and catching State after a big win
at Texas.  That spells an upset in my book: LSU 16-14.
Series record: LSU leads 50-32-3
Last meeting: Mississippi State won 28-19 (1991)

OLE MISS (1-0) hosts Tulane (1-0):  Tulane opened the season with a 
                                    win over hapless SMU while the
Rebels won handily over Auburn at home.  These games have often been
nail-biters in recent years, with Ole Miss generally coming out on
top: Ole Miss 22-17.
Series record: Ole Miss leads 36-28
Last meeting: Ole Miss won 22-3 (1991)

VANDERBILT (0-1) hosts Duke (0-1):  These 2 faced frontrunners from their
                                    respective conferences last Saturday
and both came up with a number of big plays, unfortunately of the good and bad
variety.  This will be a real contrast of styles as the Vandy option attack
faces the Blue Devils' pro-style offense.  The 'Dores will prevail due to
the home field and a slightly better defense: Vanderbilt 28-21.
Series record: Duke leads 3-1
Last meeting: Duke won 17-13 (1991)

-- 
Mark Mitchell           Georgia Tech            mm42@prism.gatech.edu
 "There was such speed in her little body, and such lightness in her
    footfall, it is no wonder her brown study astonishes us all."
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