Phil Steele's Top 11 for 2016

[Coach34]

http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/ap-preseason-top-10-phil-steele-projections/


1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Oklahoma
4. Florida State
5. LSU
6. Ohio State
7. Michigan
8. Baylor
9. Stanford
10. Tennessee
11. Notre Dame


Probably as good as anybody's guess. There is no doubt the SEC is Bama and LSU in 2016 and nobody else close. I'll believe Tennessee when I see it

[msstate7]

Om has to face 2 of his top 5 teams in September with Georgia on the schedule too. 1-3 could be a very real possibility

[Coach34]

Om has to face 2 of his top 5 teams in September with Georgia on the schedule too. 1-3 could be a very real possibility


1-3 is a definite. They only return 9 starters and have to replace 4/5 starters on the OL.

[msstate7]

1-3 is a definite. They only return 9 starters and have to replace 4/5 starters on the OL.

If they start 1-3, they could be in big trouble. Here's the rest of the schedule...

Memphis
At ark
At lsu
Auburn
Georgia southern
At aTm
At vandy
State

Could the egg be for a bowl with the loser staying home? I don't think so, but possible

[Jack Lambert]

If they start 1-3, they could be in big trouble. Here's the rest of the schedule...

Memphis
At ark
At lsu
Auburn
Georgia southern
At aTm
At vandy
State

Could the egg be for a bowl with the loser staying home? I don't think so, but possible

They go to Arkansas and LSU

[msstate7]

They go to Arkansas and LSU

Yep

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

You could look at it the other way too. September Alabama is NOWHERE NEAR as good as November Alabama.

[TUSK]

http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/ap-preseason-top-10-phil-steele-projections/


1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Oklahoma
4. Florida State
5. LSU
6. Ohio State
7. Michigan
8. Baylor
9. Stanford
10. Tennessee
11. Notre Dame


Probably as good as anybody's guess. There is no doubt the SEC is Bama and LSU in 2016 and nobody else close. I'll believe Tennessee when I see it



I think they're "back", Coach... will they be Top 10?... prolly not...

But if they continue to recruit like they have and can get players to stop raping co-eds, they are gonna learn to win (and win big) very, very soon...

When does UT rotate on yall's schedule?

[Beaver]

http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/ap-preseason-top-10-phil-steele-projections/


1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Oklahoma
4. Florida State
5. LSU
6. Ohio State
7. Michigan
8. Baylor
9. Stanford
10. Tennessee
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana]11. Notre Dame



Interesting

Replace FSU, Baylor, and Stanford with Texas, USC, and Penn State and you'd basically have the top 11 (and still relevant) winningest college football programs in history.

[THE Bruce Dickinson]

I am buying into the Tennessee hype. I didn't this past year. I thought they were one year away. In 2016 big orange is going to be tough. I am glad we don't play them.

Only time will tell though.

[TrapGame]

Sorry, I don't buy Tennessee as a top 10 program next season. They might be better and could make a run for the East but not that much better.

[Beaver]

I am buying into the Tennessee hype. I didn't this past year. I thought they were one year away. In 2016 big orange is going to be tough. I am glad we don't play them.

Only time will tell though.

Yep... Last step for them is learning how to win/finish the big game. They had two massive 4th Q collapses against Oklahoma and UF, and had a late lead on Bama.

[parabrave]

http://fanbuzz.rare.us/story/ap-preseason-top-10-phil-steele-projections/


1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Oklahoma
4. Florida State
5. LSU
6. Ohio State
7. Michigan
8. Baylor
9. Stanford
10. Tennessee
11. Notre Dame


Probably as good as anybody's guess. There is no doubt the SEC is Bama and LSU in 2016 and nobody else close. I'll believe Tennessee when I see it



This can't be right Georgia isn't a pre-season top ten.** First time sine I can remember they are not there. I guess Tenn is going to take their place. Oh yeah I would put Michigan and Stanford in the top 5. LSU nope, still needs a QB.

[Coach34]

This can't be right Georgia isn't a pre-season top ten.** First time sine I can remember they are not there. I guess Tenn is going to take their place. Oh yeah I would put Michigan and Stanford in the top 5. LSU nope, still needs a QB.

LSU is going to win the SEC

[THE Bruce Dickinson]

Yep... Last step for them is learning how to win/finish the big game. They had two massive 4th Q collapses against Oklahoma and UF, and had a late lead on Bama.

Agree. They were close. Really their only bad loss was to Arkansas at home. Florida is going to get railed in Knoxville this year. I look forward to seeing a very small betting line for that game, and cashing in.

[TUSK]

I am buying into the Tennessee hype. I didn't this past year. I thought they were one year away. In 2016 big orange is going to be tough. I am glad we don't play them.

Only time will tell though.

I'm with you, Bruce... Dig on this:

2016 Tennessee Football Schedule
Sept. 3 vs. APPALACHIAN STATE - Heavy FAV
Sept. 10 vs. Virginia Tech (Battle at Bristol) - Heavy FAV
Sept. 17 vs. OHIO - Heavy FAV
Sept. 24 vs. FLORIDA* - FAV
Oct. 1 at Georgia* - Slight DOG/Toss Up
Oct. 8 at Texas A&M* - Slight FAV/Toss Up
Oct. 15 vs. ALABAMA* - DOG
Oct. 29 at South Carolina* - FAV
Nov. 5 vs. TENNESSEE TECH - Heavy FAV
Nov. 12 vs. KENTUCKY* - Heavy FAV
Nov. 19 vs. MISSOURI* - FAV
Nov. 26 at Vanderbilt* - Heavy FAV

these cats will prolly win 9/10 and the EAST, IMO...

Their QB and RB are bad asses...

[TrapGame]

I'm with you, Bruce... Dig on this:

2016 Tennessee Football Schedule
Sept. 3 vs. APPALACHIAN STATE - Heavy FAV
Sept. 10 vs. Virginia Tech (Battle at Bristol) - Heavy FAV
Sept. 17 vs. OHIO - Heavy FAV
Sept. 24 vs. FLORIDA* - FAV
Oct. 1 at Georgia* - Slight DOG/Toss Up
Oct. 8 at Texas A&M* - Slight FAV/Toss Up
Oct. 15 vs. ALABAMA* - DOG
Oct. 29 at South Carolina* - FAV
Nov. 5 vs. TENNESSEE TECH - Heavy FAV
Nov. 12 vs. KENTUCKY* - Heavy FAV
Nov. 19 vs. MISSOURI* - FAV
Nov. 26 at Vanderbilt* - Heavy FAV

these cats will prolly win 9/10 and the EAST, IMO...

Their QB and RB are bad asses...

And which games does Butch go full tard and screw his team out of win? There will be at least two.

[TUSK]

And which games does Butch go full tard and screw his team out of win? There will be at least two.

He's gotta "learn to win", as well...

Don't get me wrong, I love beating UT every year... But it's myopic to think that program was going to be "down" forever...

they care to much...

[Duckdog]

LSU is going to win the SEC

MISSISSIPPI STATE IS GOING TO WIN THE SEC******

[TrapGame]

He's gotta "learn to win", as well...

Don't get me wrong, I love beating UT every year... But it's myopic to think that program was going to be "down" forever...

they care to much...

Butch ain't the one. His ceiling for that program is 9-3 at best. MSU would take 9-3 every year but not programs like Tenn.

I give Butch two more seasons.

[Coach34]

LSU was 9-3 last year (would have been 10 if not 1 cancelled)- people act like they went 7-5

Returns 17 starters- most in the conference
Has the best TB in the nation
Due to OL injuries- got 2 Freshmen some starts and tons of experience
Probably the best starting WR's in the SEC
QB has a season starting under his belt- will be a 3rd year player and getting his 2nd Spring of work
Just added a top 5 recruiting class to provide depth

I know Miles offenses are ultra conservative- but LSU is f'ing loaded in 2016

[parabrave]

LSU was 9-3 last year- people act like they went 7-5

Returns 17 starters- most in the conference
Has the best TB in the nation
Due to OL- got 2 Freshmen some starts and tons of experience
Probably the best starting WR's in the SEC
QB has a season starting under his belt- will be a 3rd year player and getting his 2nd Spring of work
Just added a top 5 recruiting class to provide depth

I know Miles offenses are ultra conservative- but LSU is f'ing loaded in 2016

He might be a third year starter, but he just plain sucks. He has only gotten worse as his career has progressed. I don't remember Miles hiring a QB coach this year to help Harris to get better.

[Coach34]

He might be a third year starter, but he just plain sucks. He has only gotten worse as his career has progressed. I don't remember Miles hiring a QB coach this year to help Harris to get better.

Harris was much better as a Soph than as a true Freshman

[Coach34]

7 of LSU's 10 on the 2-deep for the OL were Soph's and Fresh last year- with their talent- they will be alot better there next year

[confucius say]

LSU was 9-3 last year (would have been 10 if not 1 cancelled)- people act like they went 7-5

Returns 17 starters- most in the conference
Has the best TB in the nation
Due to OL injuries- got 2 Freshmen some starts and tons of experience
Probably the best starting WR's in the SEC
QB has a season starting under his belt- will be a 3rd year player and getting his 2nd Spring of work
Just added a top 5 recruiting class to provide depth

I know Miles offenses are ultra conservative- but LSU is f'ing loaded in 2016

Lsu is my second team behind state. So I like them, but they are loaded nearly every year. Les will les again and they will underachieve. Time for les to go.

[TUSK]

LSU is going to win the SEC

did they fire Les?*

[TUSK]

LSU is gonna be badass in '16, no doubt... and they get Bammer in Baton Rouge...

If they're gonna win the conference, this is the year to do it...

that being said, I don't think they have quite as much talent as Bammer and they probably still won't have a better QB or HC...

[smootness]

Harris was much better as a Soph than as a true Freshman

He absolutely was not.

[Coach34]

LSU is gonna be badass in '16, no doubt... and they get Bammer in Baton Rouge...

If they're gonna win the conference, this is the year to do it...

that being said, I don't think they have quite as much talent as Bammer and they probably still won't have a better QB or HC...

LSU isnt "always" loaded. But you cant deny this:

Having 7 of your 10 OL guys as Jr's and Sophs in 2016 is better than them being Sophs and Fresh in 2015
Having all 3 of your starting WR's back is huge
Having your QB returning and entering his 3rd year now in the program is a good thing
Having your entire DL returning is a good thing

LSU is going to be real ****ing good

[msstate7]

He absolutely was not.

Harris in lsu's offense reminds me of Russell in ours... Just doesn't fit. Lsu needs to start signing pro style qb's imo

[Coach34]

He absolutely was not.

What? He never looked like the overmatched 10 year old he looked like against Auburn in 2014 last year. 3/14- 58 yards...he only threw 1 more pass in 2014 after that

[TUSK]

LSU isnt "always" loaded. But you cant deny this:

Having 7 of your 10 OL guys as Jr's and Sophs in 2016 is better than them being Sophs and Fresh in 2015
Having all 3 of your starting WR's back is huge
Having your QB returning and entering his 3rd year now in the program is a good thing
Having your entire DL returning is a good thing

LSU is going to be real ****ing good

every bit of that is 100% FACT...

but, you can't deny this:

Having Les Miles as your in game HC isn't a good thing...

Having Anthony Jennings as your QB isn't a good thing...

If they win the conference, it will likely be in spite of the aforementioned...

[Coach34]

every bit of that is 100% FACT...

but, you can't deny this:

Having Les Miles as your in game HC isn't a good thing...

Having Anthony Jennings as your QB isn't a good thing...

If they win the conference, it will likely be in spite of the aforementioned...

Good thing they start Brandon Harris- he is never going to be All-SEC, but he will have more playbook to use this year after going thru his 2nd Spring. He will be improved over last year

Look, Lester has his issues and if anybody can **** it up- he can. But this is the best team they have had in awhile- and they will once again have their shot to win the West in Baton Rouge this November...I look forward to watching it

[TrapGame]

LSU is gonna be badass in '16, no doubt... and they get Bammer in Baton Rouge...

If they're gonna win the conference, this is the year to do it...

that being said, I don't think they have quite as much talent as Bammer and they probably still won't have a better QB or HC...

Miles will be coaching for his job. Another dip like last year and he's gone. Hell, most any other team would take a 9-3 season in a heart beat but not those crazy coon asses.

[sandwolf]

LSU is going to win the SEC

They are definitely stacked with talent......or WalterFootball.com thinks they are anyway.

This 2017 mock draft has 7 LSU players going in the first round:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2017.php

And this one has 6 going in the first round:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2017charlie.php

[TUSK]

They are definitely stacked with talent......or WalterFootball.com thinks they are anyway.

This 2017 mock draft has 7 LSU players going in the first round:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2017.php

And this one has 6 going in the first round:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2017charlie.php

Scary Talented.

[Coach34]

19 of 32 1st round picks from the SEC...the conference is going to better in 2016 than its been in awhile. The East is going to have 3 legit teams with a couple others being improved. And the West will all go bowling yet again for the 3rd year in a row

[bulldawg28]

When has LSU not been loaded with talent under Les? I doubt they win the West, again.

[Coach34]

When has LSU not been loaded with talent under Les? .

2014

[Bothrops]

LSU is probably a one loss team next season.

[sandwolf]

Scary Talented.

No doubt.....what's the most first rounders Saban has had drafted in one year? Four?

[MedDawg]

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[MedDawg]

I'm beginning to doubt if LSU will win the SEC in the near future. Every year now they seem to lose a couple that they were supposed to win.

[TUSK]

No doubt.....what's the most first rounders Saban has had drafted in one year? Four?

that sounds about right... it's either 4 or 5, I'd guess...

edit: 4 in '11 and again in '12.