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9 days to Camp Rantoul

Posted by: Bob Asmussen

Monday, July 27, 2009 6:56 AM

No. 9: Mississippi

Why I like the Rebels: Quarterback Jevan Snead is one of the best in the SEC. Just ask Steve Spurrier. Seriously, he is very good, though he probably shouldn't be rated ahead of Tim Tebow. Not yet. Snead has two of his top three receivers back and three running backs who gained at least 542 yards. Defensive end Greg Hardy is coming off an 8.5-sack season. There are eight starters back on defense, including leading tackler Kendrick Lewis. It's clear that despite his problems at Arkansas, Houston Nutt can coach. His work at Mississippi in the first season, including an upset win in the Cotton Bowl against Texas Tech, was borderline miraculous. The schedule is pleasant, with the toughest SEC teams (Alabama, LSU) visiting Oxford.

Why I don't: Maybe the Rebels won't play as well from up front. The expectations are great and sometimes that doesn't work for players who aren't used to consistent success.There are three new starters on the offensive line. Maybe that giant recruiting class will overwhelm the returning players. The Rebels play three of their first four games away from home.

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