SEC West Division Predictions

1. LSU - Poor QB play cost LSU at least two games last year. Jordan Jefferson appears ready to run the LSU offense now and new defensive coordinator John Chavis will return the defense to Bo Pelini levels.
2. Alabama - OT Andre Smith is a much bigger loss than QB John Parker Wilson. If Alabama can still run the ball Julio Jones will make plays down field no matter who is throwing them the ball. The defense will be as good, if not better, than last years'.
3. Mississippi - Ole Miss isn't going to sneak up on anyone this year like they did in 2008. Like Alabama, they lose a monster OT in Michael Oher. The defensive line will still be one of the best in the league, despite losing first round rick Peria Jerry.
4. Arkansas - QB Ryan Mallet and RB Michael Turner are ready to unleash Bobby Petrino's offense on the rest of the SEC. If this team were in the Big East or ACC they'd be competing for a conference championship.
5. Auburn - It's Auburn so the defense will still be solid, led by future pro DL Antonio Coleman. Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn will take an offense that averaged 11 points per game in SEC play last year and make it respectable.
6. Mississippi State - It is just not going to happen this year for ex-Gator offensive coordinator and first year head coach Dan Mullen. The defensive back seven should be good but the line got no push last year and the talent on offense will need to be upgraded in a big way.