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| This guy plays the Crimson Tide on September 14. |
When word got out that Coach Hugh Freeze had managed to deliver a top ranked recruiting class for the 2013 season, expectations were high in Oxford. However, after watching just sixty minutes of the young Rebels play against Vanderbilt, I’m ready to say that this Ole Miss recruiting class is going to live up to the hype. Freshman Wide Receiver Laquon Treadwell had nine receptions for 82 yards last Thursday night and thanks to the young man's combination of size and speed, reminds me of Dez Bryant at Oklahoma State. In just his first game, Treadwell has already become Quarterback Bo Wallace’s favorite security blanket. Additionally, the consensus number one player coming out of high school, Defensive End Robert Nkemdiche, put up two tackles for the Rebels. Further, freshman Tight End Evan Engram caught five passes for 61 yards. If Coach Freeze can continue to recruit these blue chip prospects and properly develop them to maximize their potential, Ole Miss might be a sleeping giant in the SEC West.
Number 4: Ohio State looks pretty meh.
With a Heisman Candidate at quarterback, an easy schedule, and Coach Urban Meyer entering his second year with the program, Ohio State looked like a sure bet to win the Big Ten. However, when your defense gives up 258 yards and 20 points to the Buffalo Bulls, nothing is really a sure bet anymore. I know it’s just week one and the Buckeyes have ten new starters on Defense, but if Coach Meyer doesn’t develop these young players in a hurry it’s going to be a very disappointing fall season in Columbus, Ohio.
Number 3: Don’t sleep on LSU
With the help of new Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron, the Tigers put up 448 yards on the formidable Horned Frogs defense. What’s more, for the first time since Mattt Flynn, LSU looks like they have a serviceable quarterback. I know he only went 16 for 32, but Mettenberger managed the game well and was able to make some tough down the field passes. Although the defense doesn’t look as fearsome as last years, the “Mad Hatter” might just have one of his most complete teams ever.
Number 2: The A.C.C. might finally have legitimate title contenders this year.
Clemson beat Georgia!!! I can’t begin to stress how big of a deal this is. Clemson had the advantage on both sides of the ball here and Tigers Quarterback Tajh Boyd was electrifying with 270 passing yards and 42 rushing yards. Not to mention, Clemson has possibly the most complete offense in the nation, with Tigers Running Back Roderick McDowell and Wide Reciever Sammy Watkins each contributing over 100 yards of offense. If they win out, their guaranteed a spot in the National Title Game. Then on Monday Night Jameis Winston, in his first ever start for the Seminoles, led Florida State to a blowout win over Pitt by putting up an astonishing 356 passing yards and four passing touchdowns. I know it was only Pitt, but I’m already comfortable calling this kid “Famous” Jameis Winston.
Number 1: Alabama @ Texas A & M is going to be awesome.
In their opener against Virginia Tech, the inexperienced Bama Offensive Line looked like a possible Achilles Heel for the Crimson Tide. What does this mean? It means Bama doesn’t necessarily look like an unbeatable force of nature this year. Counter that with Johnny Manziel’s impressive second half performance against Rice, and their showdown in College Station on September 14th already looks like one for the ages. What’s more, thanks to Manziel’s tumultuous offseason and disrespectful antics on Saturday, most of America has no clue who to root for in this game. Who’s the bad guy here? Is it Saban and his reigning Crimson Tide Dynasty or is the oil-rich, self-promoting, constantly chirping Johnny Foosball? I’m still not sure who I want to win this game, which just adds an extra layer of intrigue here. I can’t even wait.
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