Commodore_Alum

I think they are saying it has been down years for the SEC East because the traditionally strong programs have not been strong. UT has been historically bad (for them) the past few years, Florida has been an offensive dumpster fire since Muschamp took over, and UGA can never quite get over the hump. In addition to all of that, the SEC West has been one of the toughest divisions in football the past few years, making the East look much weaker by comparison. So I would say it has little to do with Mizzou winning, and much more to do with the many other teams that make up the SEC East not being as good as normal. You know, having "down" years.

This is super disappointing. I though SaturdayDownSouth actually wanted to be looked at as an actual source of news. Posting crap like this does not help their case. Watch the whole video.

Alma MATER. Alma matter is not a thing.

Based on 247 (http://247sports.com/Season/2015-Football/RecruitRankings?State=TN; http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/RecruitRankings?State=TN) in the last two recruiting cycles (since Mason took over), Mizzou has poached a total of 4 of the top 50 players in TN over those 2 years. Vandy has 7 of them. The number going to Mizzou was 3 last year, only looking like 1 this year. For Vandy it was 3 last year, and 4 this year. At least the data backs up your off-the-cuff argument...

Point by point: - Mizzou is only the most likely team to win the SEC East if you believe they have at least a 70% chance of winning their next two games (give or take a little). You may believe that, but it does not make it a fact. - 2013 bowl games have no bearing on 2014. If they did, Alabama would not be ranked #1, and my 'Dores would not be the bottom-dwellers of the SEC. - I would love to know how you have proven that 2013 FSU (the undefeated national champion) is on par with Oklahoma State. - the SEC champion absolutely could get left out of the playoffs (especially if it is the team from the East). - if Mizzou's defense and tailbacks are so great, why is a .500 football team favored to beat them by 3 (and in some places 4) points? In summary, stop drinking so early in the day.

I think the committee places a very high value on quality of victory, especially over quality of defeat. Oregon's win over Michigan State is (now) a better win than any win Miss State has had this year. The issue for Miss State this week wasn't them losing by 5 on the road, it was LSU, Auburn, and Texas A&M all losing.

Brian, what are your thoughts about how the Vandy recruiting class is shaping up compared to where it was before Franklin left? Also, do you think that Vandy can/will continue to recruit with the same success (i.e. top 25 classes) that we did with Franklin here? I'm really excited about Mason as an in-game coach, but don't know much about his recruiting background and would love to hear your thoughts.

Dammit.