Legendary - The Career of Porter Davis

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
LSU Tigers
By Darren Carter-Jones


LSU MLB AARON FREEMAN

LSU 2018: 2-10 (1-7 SEC)
Head Coach: Wayne Bolt (24-15 Career, 1st Season at LSU)

Key Players
MLB Aaron Freeman
DT Tony Cunningham
P Rodney McBride

Players to Watch
Tight end D. Hunter returns after leading the Tigers with 544 receiving yards while linebacker Aaron Freeman anchors the defense after posting 30 tackles and seven sacks.
Punter Rodney McBride is every bit a weapon, with his ability to flip the field and give opposing returners nothing to work with.

Biggest Strength
LSU still possesses elite SEC talent, particularly on defense where Freeman, Cunningham, and the secondary give the Tigers a strong foundation.

Biggest Concern
A disastrous 2-10 season exposed major offensive issues. Quarterback play remains unsettled after the Tigers produced just 381 points and finished last in the SEC West.

2019 Prediction: 7th in SEC West

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
Missouri Tigers
By Darren Carter-Jones


MISSOURI HB BEN THOMAS

Missouri 2018: 11-2 (7-1 SEC)
Head Coach: Troy Calhoun (105-53 Career, 33-7 Missouri)

Key Players
HB Ben Thomas
CB Darius Sanders
RE Sam Maxwell

Players to Watch
Ben Thomas rushed for 920 yards at 6.3 yards per carry and remains the centerpiece of one of the SEC's most efficient offenses. Defensively, Sanders recorded three interceptions while Maxwell posted six sacks.

Biggest Strength
Missouri enters as the defending SEC East champion and returns the conference's most balanced roster.

Biggest Concern
Replacing production at quarterback could determine whether Missouri repeats or falls back into the pack.

2019 Prediction: 1st in SEC East

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
Mississippi State Bulldogs
By Darren Carter-Jones


MISSISSIPPI STATE DT BRIAN GIBSON

Mississippi State 2018: 5-7 (2-6 SEC)
Head Coach: Dan Mullen (72-56 Career)

Key Players
HB Marcus Wilson
C James Scales
DT Brian Gibson

Players to Watch
Wilson rushed for 936 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and remains one of the SEC's most productive backs. The Bulldogs will lean heavily on him while searching for consistency at quarterback.

Biggest Strength
A powerful rushing attack and experienced offensive line.

Biggest Concern
Mississippi State finished just 5-7 and enters 2019 without proven production in the passing game.

2019 Prediction: 5th in SEC West

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
Ole Miss Rebels
By Darren Carter-Jones


OLE MISS’ AARON MILLER

Ole Miss 2018: 3-9 (2-6 SEC)
Head Coach: Chuck Martin (1st Season)

Key Players
RB/TE Aaron Miller
RE Brian King
FS Ryan Allen

Players to Watch
Quarterback Matt Rhodes threw for 1,891 yards and 16 touchdowns while wide receiver Ryan Gray hauled in seven touchdowns. Defensively, Brian King leads a unit desperate to improve after allowing 409 points.

Biggest Strength
The Rebels possess several elite individual talents, particularly in the front seven and secondary.

Biggest Concern
Consistency. Ole Miss finished 3-9 and struggled on both sides of the football throughout SEC play.

2019 Prediction: 6th in SEC West

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
South Carolina Gamecocks
By Darren Carter-Jones

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SOUTH CAROLINA WR MIKE EVERETT

South Carolina 2018: 8-5 (4-4 SEC)
Head Coach: Mark Hudspeth (136-56 Career, 42-24 South Carolina)

Key Players
WR Mike Everett
LOLB Brandon Perkins
QB Ryan Simmons

Players to Watch
Simmons returns after throwing for 2,958 yards and 31 touchdowns. Everett and Hollins give South Carolina one of the most explosive offensive combinations in the conference.

Biggest Strength
Explosive offense capable of scoring from anywhere on the field.

Biggest Concern
The defense must improve against the run after allowing too many big plays in conference games.

2019 Prediction: 2nd in SEC East

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
Tennessee Volunteers
By Darren Carter-Jones


TENNESSEE HB WILL NEAL

Tennessee 2018: 5-7 (3-5 SEC)
Head Coach: Matt Wells (42-34 Career, 16-10 Tennessee)

Key Players
HB Will Neal
QB Brandon Crooks
WR Lance Mitchell

Players to Watch
Neal rushed for 1,273 yards and averaged 7.4 yards per carry, making him one of the SEC's most dangerous offensive weapons. Crooks added 2,419 passing yards and 18 touchdowns.

Biggest Strength
Balanced offensive attack with a proven quarterback and elite running back.

Biggest Concern
The Volunteers struggled to finish games last season and need more consistency on defense.

2019 Prediction: 5th in SEC East

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
Texas A&M Aggies
By Darren Carter-Jones


TEXAS A&M QB KENNY GODDARD

Texas A&M 2018: 7-6 (4-4 SEC)
Head Coach: Kevin Sumlin (100-43 Career, 65-26 Texas A&M)

Key Players
QB Kenny Goddard
HB Jordan Fry
WR Jalen Bush

Players to Watch
Goddard threw for 3,018 yards and 26 touchdowns while Bush nearly reached 1,000 receiving yards. The Aggies possess one of the SEC's most dangerous passing attacks.

Biggest Strength
Elite quarterback play and explosive skill talent.

Biggest Concern
The defense must improve after allowing 368 points last season.

2019 Prediction: 4th in SEC West

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2019 SEC Conference Preview Series – Team Previews
Vanderbilt Commodores
By Darren Carter-Jones

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**SEC TEAM PREVIEWS ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS AND SHOULD BE FINALIZED IN A DAY OR TWO**

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This guy is really going in on the thoroughness (excellent idea regardless)