I fully expect the Florida Gators spread offense instated by Urban Meyer to be among the most potent in the country, especially with Chris Leak making the throws. If Leak has the Heisman-like season that he is capable of, the Gators can he a top 5 team even without a punishing defense. If not, it will be just another mediocre season by Florida standards.

Georgia topped the SEC East last season, but the Bulldogs will have their work cut out for them in order to stay in front of the Gators this year as the hole left with the loss of quarterback D.J. Shockley wont be easily filled. Joe Tereshinsky or true freshman Matthew Stafford will get to take over the Georgia offense this season, but I cant see it being as smooth sailing of a ship as it was last year. The Bulldogs still have enough talent to win the East, especially on the defensive side of the ball, but it doesnt look likely with an inexperienced player under center.

Kentucky finished dead last in the East last season with a 2-6 record. I can assure you that they will be a better football team this season if they can stay healthy. Depth has been a problem for them in the past and because of it the Wildcats would wear down in the 4th quarter. Kentucky should be healthy headed into the season and a deep offensive line and a much improved defense, led by sophomore defensive tackle Myron Pryor, should get them to .500 in the conference.

Steve Spurrier loves offensive football. Thats no secret. The problem is, with such a small defense, the gamecocks dont get to play enough offense as its difficult for the D to get stops. The gamecocks will try to stack the line this season with 8 man fronts and hope that they wont be too exploited in the secondary. Spurrier will lead his boys to some big wins this season, but I cant see much if any improvement on their 5-3 conference showing a season ago.

Last season Tennessee was one of the biggest disappointments in college football. This season you shouldnt expect a big turnaround as there are too many questions up front on offense. The O-line is led by the talented Aaron Sears, but he has been slowed by injuries in the past. Other than him, with maybe the exception of David Ligon, who has also had injury problems, the Volunteers may be looking for Volunteers to help solidify their line. Despite the negatives, I expect Tennessee to be back bowling this season by the skin of their teeth.

Vanderbilt only managed a 3-5 conference record and a 5-6 overall record with the best QB in the SEC last season, Jay Cutler who was the 11th pick in the NFL Draft. So its not looking good for coach Bobby Johnson and his Commodores. Not only do they lose their offensive playmaker, but they have to start the 2006 season at Michigan and at Alabama. After these 2 blowout losses the Commodores will either pack it in or gear up. I just dont see how they wont finish last in the East. They just dont have enough talent on the offensive side of the ball.