SEC Power Poll - Week 12

Well, here is the poll. It has morphed into some terrible version of what we originally intended. Now we are just trying to keep the water from filling the boat because this thing has so many holes in it. Hey, that’s what actually playing the games will do for you. Oh and we certainly recognize that there are strong arguments (pro and con) for each of the positions. But, our poll, screw you.

Big rivalry weekend here at W.W.B.S., we are just hoping the good guys win and the bad guys lose. Outside of that little football game in Tuscaloosa, there isn’t much on the slate. Everyone else is tangling with a high school team or one of the Mississippi squads, which is kind of the same thing.

Power Poll – Week 12

1. Florida (9-1, 7-1) – Firmly into Atlanta. Now setting sights on how to stop Darren McFadden. Good luck. Last Game: Beat South Carolina 17-16, Up Next: Western Carolina.
   
2. LSU (8-2, 4-2) – Basically we are talking about a lost season for LSU. They are probably going to win out and be the Auburn of 2006, the team that the pundits claim is the best team in the conference at the end of the year. This, of course, assumes Arkansas wins the SEC title. And what does that get LSU? A trip to Dallas, a lot of media praise, and unrealistic expectations for 2007. Well, okay the last one probably isn’t true, but we will see. Last Game: Beat Alabama 28-14, Up Next: Mississippi.
   
3. Arkansas (9-1, 6-0) – They are literally running away with the SEC West division. All that remains is one more win. Beat Mississippi State and you are West Champs and heading to Atlanta. Last Game: Beat Tennessee 31-14, Up Next: at Mississippi State.
   
4. Auburn (9-2, 5-2) – Yes, we are biased and will be damning this position after a humiliation in Tuscaloosa this weekend, but when Auburn plays it’s best game it can beat anyone below it and most of the teams above it. When Auburn just shows up, well, they get creamed like last Saturday. Perhaps we should move them down considering they have only shown up for six quarters all year. Last Game: Lost to Georgia 37-15, Up Next: at Alabama.
   
5. Tennessee (7-3, 3-3) – It is always nice to have Vanderbilt and Kentucky to end the season. It ensures a good feeling heading out of the regular season. Wait? What? The Vols lost to Vandy last year? When did this happen? Where were we? Last Game: Lost to Arkansas 31-14, Up Next: at Vanderbilt.
   
6. South Carolina (5-5, 3-5) – With Middle Tennessee State on the docket this week, the Gamecocks lie in wait for what appears to be a vulnerable Clemson team (we can’t believe we just typed that sentence). The Gamecocks could be 8-2. Coulda, woulda, shoulda. Last Game: Lost to Florida 17-16, Up Next: Middle Tennessee State.
   
7. Alabama (6-5, 2-5) – Another team that seems to be hard luck losers. Or hard luck winners as they have struggled with teams they shouldn’t have had problems with. I know, big words coming from an Auburn alum. Last Game: Lost to Louisiana State 28-14, Up Next: Auburn.
   
8. Kentucky (6-4, 4-3) – Yeah baby we’re going bowling. SWEET!!!!! Just remember, a contract extension for Rich Brooks is a bad, bad, bad idea. Last Game: Beat Vanderbilt 38-26, Up Next: Louisiana-Monroe.
   
9. Georgia (7-4, 4-4) – The rumors of the demise were greatly overstated. Of course, it helps a lot when the opposing team's quarterback throws four balls right at your defensive backs. Oh, did we mention all four interceptions were thrown within Auburn’s 40 yard line? Yeah, let’s not start up the “Offense is back” parade in Athens quite yet. We will be very surprised if the Dawgs beat Georgia Tech. Hate? Bias? Damn straight. Would you expect anything less? Last Game: Beat Auburn 37-15, Up Next: Bye.
   
10. Vanderbilt (4-7, 1-6) – God Vanderbilt should have more to show for this season than a 4-7 record and home for the holidays. Yep, pretty much a win over Tennessee (making it an actually winning streak) would solve all those blue feelings. Last Game: Lost to Kentucky 38-26, Up Next: Tennessee.
    
11. Mississippi State (3-7, 0-5) – Barely squeaked out a win over Bye this past week. It was close. This prompted Coach Croom to pronounce that a true turning point has been achieved. I mean they are on a two game winning streak. Last Game: Bye, Up Next: Arkansas.
    
12. Mississippi (3-7, 1-5) – After squaring off with Mississippi State in the morning, Bye made a quick trip to Oxford for the doubleheader. This time, Bye was not as fortunate. It probably had something to do with fatigue because it certainly wasn’t due to the overwhelming force that is Ole Miss football. Last Game: Bye, Up Next: at Louisiana State.