Tuesday, August 31, 2010

2010 WAC Football Preview

By Dan Harralson

There is zero questions regarding who should win the 2010 WAC championship. Boise State has a chance to make a splash and also to put their stamp on college football history. Although, the bigger the risk comes the bigger reward (or fall.) If Boise State loses to Virginia Tech Labor Day Night, they may never come this close again to establishing their selves among the historical powers regarding college football. It should be entertaining and the biggest David vs. Goliath game in college football history. With this conference preview in the books, lets tee it off and enjoy a great 2010 college football season!

Monday, August 30, 2010

2010 SEC Football Preview

Here it is... Alabama over Georgia in the 2010 SEC Championship Game:

2010 Pac-10 Football Preview

Here it is... I have Oregon State making their first Rose Bowl appearance since 1965 (fourth overall.) If the Beavers win the Pac-10, they will have a chance to win their first Rose Bowl in Pasadena. They are 1-2 all-time in the historical bowl game. Oregon State defeated Duke in the 1942 Rose Bowl, but the game was played in Durham, North Carolina due to threats of the west coast from the Japanese. Here are the three Rose Bowl match ups all-time for Oregon State and the 2010 Pac-10 preview:

1965: Michigan 34 Oregon State 7
1957: Iowa 35 Oregon State 19
1942: Oregon State 20 Duke 16

Saturday, August 28, 2010

2010 Mountain West Conference Football Preview

Here it is... I have a three-way tie between Air Force, TCU, and Utah. Air Force losing to TCU; Utah defeating TCU; and Air Force beating Utah. Here is Air Force's head coach, Troy Calhoun, with the breakdown of the 2010 MWC:

Friday, August 27, 2010

2010 Sun Belt Football Preview

Here it is... I have Middle Tennessee State winning the Sun Belt Conference in 2010:

Thursday, August 26, 2010

2010 College Football's Top True Freshman to Make the Most Impact

By Dan Harralson

We all know there are many different variables to align team chemistry. Teams lose players to graduation, players leaving early for the NFL, and academic casualties. One of the biggest components to team chemistry is incoming true freshman. Not all true freshman have the luxury of enrolling in January to participate in spring ball. Some high school players need the last semester to graduate and become academically eligible for their college choice. Below I have listed the top true freshman that will have the biggest impact on the 2010 college football season:

Kennan Allen (WR - California) 6-3/195; Greensboro (N.C.) Northern Guilford
Ricardo Allen (CB - Purdue) 5-9/175; Daytona Beach (FL) Mainland
Anthony Barr (ATH - UCLA) 6-5/228; Los Angeles Loyola
Brian Blechen (FS - Utah) 6-2/203, Moorpark (Calif.) High
Robert Bolden (QB - Penn State) 6-4/208; Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's
William Gholston (DE - Michigan State) 6-7/250; Detroit Southeastern
Jake Heaps (QB - BYU) 6-1/194; Sammamish (Wash.) Skyline
Luke Joeckel (OT - Texas A&M) 6-6/304; Arlington (Texas) High
TJ Jones (WR - Notre Dame) 5-11/187; Gainesville (Ga.) High
Marcus Lattimore (RB - South Carolina) 6-0/218; Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes
Alejandro Maldonado (K - Oregon) 5-10/198; Colton (Calif.) High
Kyle Prater (WR - USC) 6-5/210; Hillside (Ill.) Proviso West
Connor Shaw (QB - South Carolina) 6-1/202; Flowery Branch (Ga.) High
Marquis Spruill (LB - Syracuse) 6-2/223; Fork Union (Va.) Fork Union Military Academy, preceded by Hillside (N.J.) High
Kenny Stills (WR - Oklahoma) 6-0/183; Carlsbad (Calif.) La Costa Canyon
Pete Thomas (QB - Colorado State) 6-5/218; El Cajon (Calif.) Valhalla
Evan Wilson (TE - Illinois) 6-6/237; Woodstock (Ga.) High

On a side note, probably the most skilled and talented true freshman is USC's Dillon Baxter. Baxter is 6'0"/195 lbs. from San Diego, CA (Mission Bay HS.) Kiffin suspended Baxter for the opening game against Hawaii and possibly could linger throughout the 2010 season. Here is a recent quote from Coach Kiffin regarding Baxter"

"I think this is an extremely strong message, a very severe punishment for a player that may potentially be our most skilled player on the whole roster to miss his first game. I'm hoping that message not only helps him but our team and especially our freshman class. This is our first class coming in, first class we've signed here at USC and I want to make sure they understand we have extremely high expectations for all of our players, even the young ones on and off the field."

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

2010 MAC Football Preview: Live at the Knoxville Open


We are live at the 2010 Knoxville Open golf tournament. This years Open is showcasing major champions John Daly and Rich Beam. We also showcased our 2010 Mid-American Conference football preview. I have Temple defeating Northern Illinois:

Monday, August 23, 2010

2010 Conference USA Football Preview: Live from the Titans vs. Cardinals Monday Night Football

By Dan Harralson

It was great catching up with the Titans' Kenny Britt. Here it is... I have Houston defeating Southern Miss for the C-USA championship:

Saturday, August 21, 2010

2010 NFL Preview: Live from Soldier Field

Here it is... I am going with Brett Favre and the Vikings over Peyton Manning and the Colts for this year's Super Bowl. Below are my predictions for each division and conference wild card teams (plus the live preview show from Soldier Field):

AFC East: New England
AFC North: Baltimore
AFC South: Indianapolis
AFC West: San Diego
AFC Wild Cards: New York Jets and Houston

NFC East: Dallas
NFC North: Minnesota
NFC South: New Orleans
NFC West: San Francisco
NFC Wild Cards: Green Bay and Philadelphia

2010 Preseason AP Poll

1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Boise State
4. Florida
5. Texas
6. Texas Christian
7. Oklahoma
8. Nebraska
9. Iowa
10. Virginia Tech
11. Oregon
12. Wisconsin
13. Miami (Fla.)
14. Southern California
15. Pittsburgh
16. Georgia Tech
17. Arkansas
18. North Carolina
19. Penn State
20. Florida State
21. Louisiana State
22. Auburn
23. Georgia
24. Oregon State
25. West Virginia

2010 Big Ten Football Preview: Live from Wrigley Field


Here it is... The panel has Ohio State going to Glendale, Arizona to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide for the 2010 national championship. Also, look out for Iowa playing in the Rose Bowl if Boise State is not undefeated. Here is the live coverage from the Braves vs. Cubs game at the historic Wrigley Field:



Friday, August 20, 2010

2010 Big 12 Football Preview (and the truth regarding Mack Brown)

By Dan Harralson

So we started the 2010 college football conference previews Thursday. We have decided to skip the Big 10 preview until tomorrow. We will be live at Wrigley Field in the heart of Big 10 country. It will be awesome to preview the Big 10 teams while watching the Braves and Cubs from the historic stadium. So with that being said, we continue on alphabetically; next stop - the Big 12 preview. We have agreed to the point where Oklahoma will be playing Nebraska in the conference championship game. I have OU winning and Nick has Nebraska. If and when Oklahoma takes on Nebraska, it will be historic. These two storied programs and rivals will take on one last conference game against each other. College football may not see this rivalry renewed for some time (thanks to Texas.) I hope OU and Nebraska can work something out and play a non-conference game each season after the Huskers move into the Big 10. The all-time series stands with Oklahoma leading 44-37-3. Also in the Big 12 preview, we touch on the truth regarding Mack Brown. I can easily respect and backup Clay Travis' article regarding Texas being who they are: A cowardly program. Here is Clay's article, feel free to read. Mack Brown has severely under achieved during his tenure in Austin. Reading between the lines brings me to a possible reasoning in which Mack Brown hired Will Muschamp (a Saban guy.) He allowed Muschamp to take on a head-coach-in-waiting to avoid ever being placed in the hot seat. One thing is dead on regarding Coach Brown, he is a salesman and plays politics with the sport of college football. I guess he portrays this Texas style politics from the 43rd United States President (and his debacles, too.) I guess that is another topic for another time or you can just get the truth on right-hand politics at Legal Schnauzer. The Texas Longhorns did the Pac-10 wrong along with Oklahoma, Nebraska, and the other Big 12 members (as Texas propped them up as scapegoats to receive their own tv contract.) Anyways, below is the 2010 Big 12 football preview and Clay Travis' take on Texas (at the 3:10 minute mark):



2010 Big East Football Preview (Plus Notre Dame)

Here it is... I have West Virginia winning the Big East and Notre Dame winning 8-9 games (and playing in the Champs Sports Bowl.)

Thursday, August 19, 2010

2010 ACC Football Preview

Here it is... I have Florida State defeating Virginia Tech:

2010 SEC Media Days Women in Sports: Sandra Golden

By Dan Harralson

The 2010 Women in Sports series began with Sandra Golden. We all know Sandra from Sports Nite on CSS. A true pillar to the Atlanta sports scene, Sandra is very knowledgeable from talking Braves baseball to Thrashers hockey. Below is the interview with Sandra Golden, live from the 2010 SEC Football Media Days:

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Howard Schnellenberger on Florida Atlantic to a BCS Conference

By Dan Harralson

The man that began "The U", Howard Schnellenberger, is loving coaching the Owls of Florida Atlantic. Right after we talked to Coach Tuberville regarding the 2004 National Championship, I had the privilege of talking to Coach Schnellenberger. I sat in coaches' office shooting the breeze and talking football for over an hour. I talked to him about coaching alongside Bear Bryant and Gene Stallings to his Louisville and Miami days. There were two statements that stood out to me the most. One was his statement regarding legendary Rams coach, George Allen. I asked him why did you leave the offensive coordinator position under Bear Bryant (coaching Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler.) He looked me in the eyes and told me in his pipe-smoking voice, "You ever heard of George Allen?" (and then quickly changed the subject right back to coaching football.) It is definitely a conversation I will never forget. I told him he has achieved success everywhere he has coached and he is still doing a great job in the coaching profession. There was one question I still wanted answered, why is Coach Schnellenberger coaching a program like Florida Atlantic? His answer speaks volumes and solidifies his college football ambition he has learned since his Bear Bryant days. Here is the clip of coaches' response and his plan to lay a blueprint towards FAU being a member of a BCS conference:

Live in Athens: The Georgia Bulldogs Return to the Practice Field


By Dan Harralson

The Georgia Bulldogs returned to the practice field today after being rained out yesterday. Coach Richt had the Bulldogs in full pads for about 2 1/2 hours. The Bulldogs are allotted 29 fall camp practices and today was number 14. After seeing the team in pads, I personally believe this is the best team besides Alabama playing in the SEC. Here are some quotes from today's practice:

"We've got some guys slated as starters right now like (Akeem) Dent, Ben Jones and Cordy Glenn," Richt said. "I told the other guys who are getting reps right now to show your coach you're ready to play. We want to play multiple players."

"Practice today I thought was good. We worked hard. We're getting better. We've cut down on our penalties. We've still got a couple of dumb ones here and there, but I think the guys understand what we want."

"I mentioned to the players that I thought we were basically at the midway point in camp and from I've seen I believe we can have a pretty good team," Richt said.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

The 2004 National Championship: Why Auburn deserves to claim it

By Dan Harralson

What seemed to be a historic run for the USC Trojans, quickly evaporated when the once highly speculated allegations became reality for last decades dominance. First thing first, there are two individuals to blame for the cheating and wrong doing on Southern Cal's campus; Reggie Bush and Pete Carroll. I actually applaud Lane Kiffin for biting many bullets on the sanctions, even though many feel it is karma (as Nick Saban repeatedly over uses without actually explaining a predicament - it is, what it is.) Carroll left town as he knew things were going south (as much as he keeps denying it.)
Here is Carroll during a recent one-on-one. He keeps stuttering and rambling on:


Reggie Bush is apologizing now and wants to give back his Heisman Trophy, but he should have have already given it back if he really wanted too. Bush knew he was relishing in personal benefits and loved every second of having better approval ratings over the Bush running the country (at the time.) If USC allows Coach Kiffin to stay during this probation mess, USC will learn over time they hired the correct guy to Fight On!

Switching gears to the team that deserves to have the national championship trophy on their campus. Some say give it to Oklahoma, some say give it to Auburn (who was 13-0), and some say simply just vacate it. This past June, right before the NCAA handed the Trojans severe sanctions, I proposed the questions to Coach Kiffin and Coach Tuberville: Could the 2004 Auburn Tigers beat the 2004 USC Trojans? As much as I want Kiffin and Tuberville to do well at Texas Tech and USC, I firmly believe Auburn would have given the SEC six national championships in the last seven football seasons (2003-2009.) Here are the questions proposed to Coach Kiffin and Tuberville; and why Tuberville thinks Oklahoma lost to USC on the field:

Florida vs. Alabama: The Hottest Rivalry in Sports


By Dan Harralson

The last two SEC Championship games have been epic. Florida took the 2008 edition (31-20) and Alabama took last year's rout (32-13.) Florida holds an 8-5 edge over the Tide since Steve Spurrier came into Gainesville (1990.) Overall, Alabama leads the all-time series, 21-14. Forget Alabama vs. Auburn, Florida and 'Bama vs. Tennessee, and Florida vs. Florida State (although Meyer may want to pay extra attention to the 'Noles this season); Alabama vs. Florida is huge these days. Coach Meyer will try and bounce back from losing to Nick Saban, but does he really have Alabama in the back of his mind? Meyer could barely keep control of the antics thrown his way from 'the former Tennessee coach.' What makes individuals feel that he was telling the truth regarding Alabama during SEC Media Days? Sporting News posted a good article pertaining to the Gators entering fall camp with 'Bama on their mind. The synopsis is that the Gators aren't replacing Tim Tebow, only replacing the L for a W on October 2nd.

"I can't stop thinking about it," receiver Chris Rainey said. "I think about it every day. ... We got embarrassed. We looked like a high school team out there. And every time they show the video, it's like, 'Dang, was that us for real?"

Was Coach Meyer telling the truth at SEC Media Days when asked about having Alabama circled? I proposed the question to Meyer during Media Days, but is this another example of Urban sneaking around the truth? He tends to do that. Enjoy the Sporting News article: Click Here

Thursday, August 12, 2010

2010 SEC Media Days Women in Sports: CC Robinson

By Dan Harralson

CC is a graduate student at The University of Georgia. She is working on her masters degree in journalism of mass communications. Currently in Athens, CC has a shift working in the sports information department. She is great person who has given back to the community many times. Her "Ultimate Goal: Is to give back." Her motto in life is driving her success in the sports industry. Please visit her website at www.gloryinthegame.com Below is CC's background and story from SEC Football Media Days:

Lamont Turner on Winning off the Field

By Dan Harralson

Former Vanderbilt football captain, Lamont Turner, talked today regarding his college playing days. Lamont has written a book called Winning Beyond the Scoreboard. Below is his website where you can purchase the book and also is today's interview with Lamont:
Please visit www.underdoginspirations.com

Friday, August 6, 2010

The 2010 Coaches' Poll has been released: Florida & Texas are still the 'Golden Boys'

By Dan Harralson

Today as we all know, the preseason Coaches' Poll was released. It was much expected that Alabama and Ohio State would start number's one and two. After seeing the poll and the teams placed at number three and four; it is an easy assumption that college football is down this season. Florida and Texas are the 'golden boys' of college football, but there are some facts to their establishment. It is a joke two teams that lose over-hyped quarterbacks and are ranked in the top four. Two teams that were embarrassed, by a team that won the national championship, and to a coach that is just now putting his stamp on a full roster (Nick Saban.) Florida is deserving of a number six ranking. After Alabama and Ohio State, Virginia Tech and Boise State deserve to have the limelight. I can see where the Gators could be ranked fifth overall, due to their talent coming back. Texas should at least be behind Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Florida (and that's being generous to the 'Horns.) There is something that poses special voting benefits towards coaches and media voters regarding Florida and Texas. Urban Meyer has earned his top three preseason rankings to a degree, but Mack Brown has not. Coach Brown is still living off a Vince Young unbelievable, fourth-down national championship run. Brown has underachieved coaching the great state of Texas, which makes me believe he does not deserve a top four ranking. This preseason poll really suggests that Alabama will be playing Ohio State in Glendale. With two heavy favorites in Boise State and Virginia Tech below the 'golden boys', it tells you how this seasons landscape will be. I really think our panel on The Sports Times Network has a more unbiased, fair, and logical preseason poll (located on the side of the page.) Below is the USA Today's 2010 Preseason Poll:

1 Alabama
2 Ohio State
3 Florida
4 Texas
5 Boise State
6 Virginia Tech
7 TCU
8 Oklahoma
9 Nebraska
10 Iowa
11 Oregon
12 Wisconsin
13 Miami (FL)
14 Penn State
15 Pittsburgh
16 LSU
17 Georgia Tech
18 North Carolina
19 Arkansas
20 Florida State
21 Georgia
22 Oregon State
23 Auburn
24 Utah
24 West Virginia
Others receiving votes: Cincinnati 135, Houston 76, Brigham Young 66, Arizona 65, Mississippi 48, Clemson 44, Stanford 41, Connecticut 40, Notre Dame 38, South Carolina 38, Washington 26, Missouri 23, Navy 12, Oklahoma State 11, Boston College 10, Michigan State 10, Arizona State 6, California 6, Texas Tech 5, South Florida 4, Texas A&M 3, Temple 2, Northwestern 2, Mississippi State 1, Nevada 1, Northern Illinois 1, Central Michigan 1, Southern Methodist 1,

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

2010 SEC Media Days Women in Sports: Jenn Hildreth

By Dan Harralson

Once again, my colleague and I resumed the series of Women in Sports. Last year we decided to recognize their services to the sports game. Today's feature is spotlighted on Jenn Hildreth:

JENN HILDRETH: FOX SPORTS
Jenn Hildreth is probably the most recognizable face to many SEC and ACC fans. She is recognizable not only during fall Saturday’s, but year round covering many sports. Jenn joined FOX Sports in the fall of 2002 and has been making a name for herself ever since. An award winning feature reporter, Hildreth has won several Emmy's for her work on ACC All-Access and SEC-TV. Beginning in the 2006-2007 seasons, Hildreth was the primary sideline reporter for FSN's national Sunday Night Hoops games, as well as a regular contributor as a feature reporter to the College Hoops Tip-off Show (also a national broadcast.) The many sports that Jenn has covered for FSN South include, ACC men's and women's basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, SEC football, SEC men's and women's basketball, swimming and diving, baseball, gymnastics, and indoor/outdoor track. Last season, she segued from reporter to the host of ACC All-Access. Prior to joining FOX Sports South and SportSouth, Jenn worked as a high school sports reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. During this time period of 1999-2001, she also was a feature reporter/producer and sideline reporter for Larrison Sports Productions. The Norwood, NY native received her bachelor's degree in English and Journalism from Emory University in 1999 and she was a 3-sport varsity athlete (soccer, basketball, track and field). Below is a clip of me asking Jenn on her thoughts regarding this seasons SEC divisional champions:

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Derek Dooley Holds Opening Fall Camp Press Conference

By Dan Harralson

Derek Dooley opened fall camp by holding the 2010 fall camp media day. Below I asked Coach Dooley how he plans to handle the quarterback reps between Matt Simms and Tyler Bray. Also below are current construction photos of Neyland Stadium (Click picture to enlarge):



2010 SEC Football Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores


By Dan Harralson

I can spend time analyzing the 2010 Vandy football season, but it would be more special to honor and review Bobby Johnson's tenure in Nashville. Coach Johnson made Vanderbilt a week in and week out tough game. The Commodores may have not won every week, but they were in most games. Look at the body of work Coach Johnson constructed against the SEC. Here are his records against these institutions: Alabama, 0-3; Arkansas, 1-1; Auburn, 1-3; Florida, 0-8; Georgia, 1-7; Kentucky, 2-6; LSU, 0-3; Ole Miss, 3-5; Mississippi State, 1-3; South Carolina, 2-6; Tennessee, 1-7. On top of his success within the conference, Johnson landed Vanderbilt's first bowl victory in 53 years. He now hands the reigns over to his long time assistant, Robbie Caldwell. There is no question Larry Smith is the key to the offensive and to a brutal SEC schedule. Look for Vanderbilt to record at least one win, maybe two (preferably Eastern Michigan.)

Monday, August 2, 2010

2010 SEC Football Preview: Tennessee Volunteers


By Dan Harralson

Rocky Top you'll always be, home sweet home to me. These are the words Derek Dooley is singing and praising during his eight months on the job. Some can say Mike Hamilton has hired two outsiders since letting loose Phillip Fulmer (a true Tennessee guy.) Dooley is an outsider on one token, but on the other he is the right man for this job. He understands what SEC football is about and respects each SEC institution like it is the one he is coaching. Tennessee football has seen only four coaches from 1964-2008 (Dickey, Battle, Majors, and Fulmer.) The 2009 debacle called Lane Kiffin makes the Dooley era even more special. Kiffin is a good fit at USC, and rightfully so I hope he does well. Dooley brings much needed respect back into the Alabama/Tennessee rivalry. Alabama leads the Third Saturday in October rivalry 47-38-7. The last three decades have showcased why it is so close between the two historic programs: 2000's, tied 5-5; 1990's, Tennessee 5-4-1; 1980's Alabama 6-4. Derek's father, Vince, was an Auburn man, but a Georgia legend. Derek has Georgia roots and LSU championships; but Derek Dooley is embracing being a Tennessee man. The process does not begin smoothly on the field. Matt Simms and Tyler Bray will battle for the top quarterback spot. The first year in the Dooley era will have its ups and downs. Tough home games against Oregon, Florida, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Kentucky highlight the schedule. Also, throw in road games at LSU, Georgia, and South Carolina (but welcome to the SEC.) Look for the Vols to post at least six wins this season. Below I asked Coach Dooley how he is embracing the city of Knoxville:

Sunday, August 1, 2010

2010 SEC Football Preview: South Carolina Gamecocks


By Dan Harralson

The 2010 Gamecock motto should be the Fighting Garcia's instead of the Fighting Gamecocks. Steve Spurrier can take this Carolina squad far if Garcia plays to his potential. Last season, Garcia threw for 2,862 yards (fourth all-time at USC), 239 completions (fourth all-time at USC), and threw 17 touchdown passes (tied for fifth all-time at USC.) South Carolina's mediocrity usually begins with Stephen Garcia. He has had his moments, but all the blame should not be pointed to him. Spurrier needs to find a running game that balances his passing attack. He has not had a balanced running game in his five seasons at Carolina. Spurrier is probably in the toughest coaching positions (other than Vanderbilt) in the SEC. More times than not, the few Palmetto state recruits usually go to other out-of-state teams. One trump card that plays in Coach Spurrier's advantage, is Marcus Lattimore. The homegrown Byrnes High School product, Lattimore, will step in during his first collegiate season. He is the most decorated high school prospect in South Carolina football history. The 5'11, 215 lbs. running back, recorded 6,375 yards and scored 104 touchdowns in his prep career. Lattimore should be showcased in Carolina's annual Thursday night opener against Southern Miss. There is no doubt Steve Spurrier is frustrated with the Gamecock program. As great as a coach that he is, Spurrier is only 35-28 since arriving in Columbia. He actually is serving towards the best coaching jobs South Carolina has seen in its football history. South Carolina is a football program that has only witnessed one ten win season (1984) and one nine win season (2001.) For a productive 2010 season to overlap conference games against Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Florida; Shaq Wilson, Stephon Gilmore, Alshon Jeffry, Patrick DiMarco, and Cliff Mathews need to step up, too. Look for Spurrier to record 8 wins. Below are sound bytes from Media Days:

2010 SEC Football Fall Camp Dates

2010 SEC Fall Camp Dates:
Alabama: Report on Aug. 4. Start practice on Aug. 5. First day in full pads N/A.

Arkansas: Report on Aug. 4. Start practice on Aug.5. First day in full pads on Aug. 9

Auburn: Report on Aug. 3. Start practice on Aug. 4. First day in full pads on Aug. 8.

Florida: Report on Aug. 4. Start practice on Aug. 5. First day in full pads on Aug. 11.

Georgia: Report on Aug. 1. Start practice on Aug. 2. First day in full pads on Aug. 7

Kentucky: Report on Aug. 5. Start practice on Aug. 6. First day in full pads on Aug. 10.

LSU: Report on Aug. 4. Start practice on Aug. 5. First day in full pads on Aug. 9.

Ole Miss: Report on Aug. 7. Start practice on Aug. 8. First day in full pads on Aug. 12

Mississippi State: Report on Aug. 2. Start practice on Aug. 3. First day in full pads on Aug. 8.

South Carolina: Report on Aug. 2. Start practice on Aug. 3. First day in full pads on Aug. 7.

Tennessee: Report on Aug. 3. Start practice on Aug. 4. First day in full pads on Aug. 8.

Vanderbilt: Report on Aug. 5. Start practice on Aug. 6. First day in full pads on Aug. 10.