From: mm42@prism.gatech.EDU (Mark Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.college
Subject: SEC Preview (Sept. 19)
Date: 13 Sep 92 15:27:27 GMT
Organization: Ramblin' Wrecks from Georgia Tech

ALABAMA (2-0) visits ARKANSAS (1-1) at Little Rock:  The big question here
                                                     is which Arkansas team
will show up - the one which lost to The Citadel or the one which plastered
South Carolina?  The Razorbacks will not find the Tide as self-destructive
as the Gamecocks, but neither will they look as sluggish as in their home
opener.  Expect the visitors to eke this one out: Alabama 16-13.
Series record: Alabama leads 2-0
Last meeting: Alabama won 24-9 (1980 Sugar Bowl)

AUBURN (1-1) hosts LSU (1-1):  Two sets of Tigers square off as the beginning
                               of an annual rivalry which is a bit overdue.
These teams have played some great ones through the years, and though LSU
looks stronger so far in 1992 the orange and blue Tigers will be tough
at Jordan-Hare Stadium.  I'll guess the home team in a squaeaker: Auburn 17-14.
Series record: LSU leads 15-10-1
Last meeting: Auburn won 10-6 (1989)
TV: JPT, 12:30 PM ET

FLORIDA (2-0) visits TENNESSEE (2-0):  An early showdown for the East division
                                       lead features the heavy preseason 
favorite Gators against a somewhat suprising Vol squad.  Though Spurrier's
teams have been unbeatable so far at Florida Field, they have suffered from
early season road losses two seasons running.  Perhaps three will be the
charm for the Swamp Lizards, but I'm guessing not: Tennessee 37-33.
Series record: Tennessee leads 14-7
Last meeting: Florida won 35-18 (1991)
TV: ABC, 12 noon ET

GEORGIA (1-1) hosts Cal State-Fullerton (1-1):  The Bulldogs got all they
                                                could handle from the 
Titans early last season, but have improved substantially since then.
Provided they can forget about the disappointing loss to Tennessee last
week, they'll put this one away early: Georgia 41-10.
Series record: Georgia leads 1-0
Last meeting: Georgia won 27-14 (1991)

KENTUCKY (1-1) hosts Indiana (1-0):  The 'Cats came close to beating their
                                     neighbors to the north last season,
and may be up to the task this year after a decent showing against Florida
and 2 games under their belt: Kentucky 21-20.
Series record: Indiana leads 14-7-1
Last meeting: Indiana won 13-10 (1991)

OLE MISS (2-0) visits VANDERBILT (1-1):  The home team has struggled in this
                                         series recently, but Vanderbilt is
showing signs of becoming very proficient in its option attack.  If the
'Dores can avoid the turnovers which crippled them against the Crimson
Tide, they may pull a mild shocker in Nashville: Vandy 28-27.
Series record: Ole Miss leads 34-30-2
Last meeting: Vanderbilt won 30-27 (1991)

MISSISSIPPI STATE (1-1) visits Memphis State (0-2):  The Bulldogs conclude
                                                     a grueling 3 game 
road trip with a visit to the Liberty Bowl.  The Tigers are returning from
2 away games of their own, both of which led to oh-so-close 4th quarter
defeats.  Expect a tight defensive struggle, but a better performance this
week from  Sleepy Robinson: Mississippi State 14-9.
Series record: Mississippi State leads 21-9
Last meeting: Memphis State won 28-23 (1991)

SOUTH CAROLINA (0-2) hosts East Carolina (1-1):  The Gamecocks have not
                                                 shown much muscle so far
this season on offense, but East Carolina's defense is giving up 30 points
a game.  Something has to give, and I think it will be the Pirates' D,
but not enough to lose this one: East Carolina 28-24.
Series record: South Carolina leads 8-1
Last meeting: East Carolina won 30-21 (1991)


Last week I went 6-2 in picking the winners, for a total of 12-4 so far
this season.

-- 
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."