Ala. Auburn coach Terry Bowden doesn't have the record of a coach who would be on the proverbial hot seat. But after two consecutive 8-4 seasons, things are not as dreamy on the plains of Alabama for Bowden. With Louisiana State and four-time Southeastern Conference Western Division champion Alabama battling with Auburn for position in the competitive SEC, Bowden could be forced to find out how the West can be won, or conceivably forced to find work. If you go 8-4, you don't gain enough confidence.
Expectations are high.
In Auburn, if you don't win 10 or 11, it is a poor season. Money talks UF coach Steve Spurrier has won five SEC titles, but lost one conference title of sorts this summer. He will talk about UF's upcoming season today at the conference. Hill climbing back Arkansas tailback Madre Hill is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation after his second major knee injury in as many years. Then Hill tore the ACL in his left knee in spring practice and looked likely to miss another season.