SEC '09: What I Don't Wanna See

Here's a brief list of what I don't want to see happen during the 2009 SEC Football season.

#1: I'll kick start this post by actually venturing outside the league a little. Sounds odd, but hear me out. In 2009, I don't wanna see any police brutality vs the fans, anywhere. Following a stunning upset of Virginia Tech last season, ECU fans triumphantly stormed the field. Unfortunately for quite a few Pirates fans, the state troopers decided to conduct themselves in a manner better suited for the UFC. Some of the fans were thrown around like rag dolls and unjustly beaten up. I must say for the record, that I have the utmost respect for all men and women who choose to serve and protect our communities. But in this situation, the cops were out of line. I would hate to see a recurrence of this event, whether it be in the SEC or any other league.

#2: Another Blackout backfire on the Bulldogs. Last season, Alabama coaches stated that UGA was wearing black, because the Dawgs were going to their own funeral. To make matters worse, the Crimson Tide proved those words prophetic. At halftime, the score was 31-0 and Georgia's title hopes were laid to rest inside of a stunned Sanford Stadium.

#3: Urban Meyer proudly clinging to another crystal football. There's no need for me to comment any further on this one.

#4: Eric Berry with the ball in his hands. The latest rumor out of Knoxville, is that #14 and WR Nukeese Richardson are both getting reps at "QB" in the Wild Vol formation. Eric Berry is one of college football's most exciting players. I don't wanna see him touch the rock, any more than he will from his DB position. The kid is electrifying. But, he plays for the bad guys.

#5: Paul Johnson's crazy techsters breaking through Bulldog "tackles." Jonathan Dwyer and Roddy Jones ran right through the Georgia defense and led their Jackets to an upset victory over UGA in 2008. That ain't 'sposed to happen in Athens. Actually, it ain't 'sposed to happen period. Georgia owns gt. That's just how it goes.

#6: South Carolina find a leader at the QB position, who can ignite Spurrier's "Cock N Fire" offense. (Just for the record, I didn't create that terminology. That's what the Gamecocks call it). Anchored by Ladi Ojiboye, Clifton Geathers, and Eric Norwood, the South Carolina defense will be nasty. Is this the year that Spurrier finally elevates his program and makes Sloth Carolina relevant?

#7: Lane Kiffin succeed at Tennessee. Monte's boy comes across as an arrogant little punk. This guy reminds me of a pre-NFL tenured coach named Steve Spurrier. Completely classless. Hopefully, Kiffin will have the same amount of success in Knoxville, as he did out in Oakland.

#8: Injuries. Although it's a part of the game, I hope to see a much healthier season in the SEC. Last year, Georgia suffered many crucial blows to the depth chart. Forgive me if it sounds like I'm making excuses, but we did not see the real Dawgs in 2008. There are so many talented athletes in the SEC. I hope to see every team compete at it's strongest level in 2009.

#9: Ohio State or Oklahoma "compete" in the BCS Championship Game. These teams have been nothing more than glorified roadkill for elite SEC programs, such as Florida and LSU. Although I strongly despise USC, I'm hoping to see this PAC 10 "power" go into the title game with a flawless resume'. Then...get destroyed by whoever wins the SEC Championship Game. The Trojans are due for a southern styled beat down.

#10: Another 3-2 affair in the Auburn vs Mississippi State series. Defense wins championships, but 5 total points is a bit absurd. Hopefully, someone will at least get into the endzone once on September 12.