Around the SEC (August 4, 2016): It’s preseason poll season, y’all, and Alabama is heading the charge

How Mizzou moves past a chaotic 2015 - SB Nation

The Tigers should again have one of the country's best defenses. How about scoring some points with a remodeled offense?

An Early Q&A With The SB Nation Clemson Site, Shakin’ The Southland - College and Magnolia

We’re just under a week away from the opening game against Clemson, but we’ve already spoken to the folks over at Shakin’ The Southland for some early thoughts on the game!

2017 NBA Draft big board by ESPN's Chad Ford unveiled - A Sea of BLue

John Calipari is looking to have another huge NBA Draft day next year.

Katie Nolan takes on Texas A&M’s Chalk Talk controversy - Good Bull Hunting

Katie Nolan shared her thoughts on Chalk Talk in this short “Garbage Time” video. Her thoughts are similar to many of ours at GBH but she expresses them in a more thoughtful and entertaining way.

Florida ranked No. 25 in preseason coaches’ poll - Alligator Army

The Gators have their first preseason ranking in three years.

First Coaches Poll released: Alabama earns the dreaded No. 1 spot. - Roll ‘Bama Roll

Man, I hate being No. 1 at the beginning of the season.

Every SEC West Team Receives Votes in Coaches Preseason Top 25 - For Whom the Cowbell Tolls

The Coaches Poll has Mississippi State finishing 6th in the SEC West.

Mizzou Tigers Fall Camp Depth Chart, Injury Report - Rock M Nation

Let’s say you’ve been under a rock this past few months, because that seems like a prudent measure given all that’s happen at Mizzou. Let’s catch up with what’s going on with the football team.

Georgia ranked #16 in first Amway Coaches Poll of 2016 - Dawg Sports

The Georgia Bulldogs roll in at number 16, joining five other SEC teams in the initial top 25.

Ole Miss recruiting: After a scare, Willie Gay seems to be firm with the Rebels - Red Cup Rebellion

For now, at least.

Passing the Torch to the Next Generation of Mississippi State Fans - For Whom the Cowbell Tolls

Whether it's football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, or any other sport, we have plenty of opportunities to share our love of it with the next generation of Mississippi State fans.

South Carolina to face four Top 25 teams ranked in 2016 preseason coaches' poll - Garnet & Black Attack

The preseason Amway top 25 Coaches Poll was released this afternoon. Last year, the Gamecocks found themselves receiving votes as some thought that they would bounce back from their just-barely-over-.500 season in 2014, but it turned out that the team would be even worse than projected.

Trae Young and PJ Washington picking Kentucky Wildcats? - A Sea of Blue

As the summer basketball season is coming to a close, Rivals’ Eric Bossi named his All-Summer 2016 team with predictions on where each player would end up committing.

Vols in the Top 10: Ante up - Rocky Top Talk

When I think about the “how long has it been?” conversations, I think about JaMarcus Russell.

Alabama NFL Roundup: Eddie Lacy is never going to be skinny, can we move on? - Roll ‘Bama Roll

No one in Green Bay wants to talk about Eddie Lacy's weight anymore. He's skinny enough to play and big enough to get it done.

Auburn’s 2016 Schedule Features Five Teams Ranked in Preseason Amway Coaches Poll - College and Magnolia

The first preseason poll of the year was released today as the Amway Coaches Poll came out.

South Carolina Gamecocks continue preparation for opener versus Vanderbilt Commodores - Garnet & Black Attack

Rhonda fills us in on practice number 3.

The 10 saddest Ole Miss teams: Houston Nutt needs some heppin' in 2010 - Red Cup Rebellion

After Cotton Bowls on Cotton Bowls, the Hooty Dale era begins to crumble in giant chunks. And then there were three. Yes, only three more trips into the abyss of agony remain before we can stop looking at old YouTube clips of terrible football and wondering how much more refreshing our lives would've been had we not cared for sports and gone to teach English.

Mizzou Basketball Recruiting update: Who is Kim Anderson pursuing? - Rock M Nation

With Michael Porter Jr. officially no longer an option for Kim Anderson and Missouri, who are the Tigers turning their attention to for the 2017 signing class? We haven’t published one of these in a while, so this is probably going to be a mess of updates, offer talk, scholarship breakdown and recruiting profiles.

Roadmap to the Playoff -- What LSU Needs for a Title Run in 2016, Part 9: Improved Quarterback Play - And The Valley Shook

After one of the best offseasons LSU football has had in some time, the 2016 team could be poised for some great things. Les Miles has the best running back in college football, more returning starters than any other team he’s had here, and hired one of the best defensive coordinators in the country to coach a unit that returns eight starters. The pieces could easily be in place for a run.