It would be easy to make the mistake of saying that Nick Saban's defense will be great despite the lack of talent -- but we've made that mistake here before. And it would be easy to underestimate LSU -- but they'll win the SEC West, anyway.
South Carolina and Georgia fans are worried far too much about the schedule this year. The better team will win the SEC East.
South Carolina's offense needs a couple of players to click if it hopes to take off this year. And getting the replacement for one of its top defenders to pay off wouldn't hurt.
Georgia has played Texas A&M more often in its history than Missouri, often to lopsided effect.
There's nothing predictable about the season for Arkansas or Missouri. But here's a best guess.
Arkansas's coaching turmoil isn't the only change that will affect the Razorbacks in 2012. Here are a few more.
Arkansas has the most experience with the SEC's newest teams. Not all of those memories are good ones.
After losing a ton of talent off of the 2010 national championship team, the Tigers see if more returning starters means better results.
A look at how Florida has fared against the two newest SEC teams.
Bo Jackson was on one of three Auburn teams that have lost to the newest SEC members. There are so far none that have defeated those programs.
