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Ranking the SEC quarterbacks
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Earlier, we ranked all 14 quarterback groups in the SEC. Now, we'll look at who we think will be the top 10 quarterbacks in the league this season.

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Michael Chang/Getty ImagesWith his experience and talents, Nick Marshall is the SEC's top QB heading into the 2014 season.
1. Nick Marshall, Sr., Auburn: With a spring practice under his belt and a year in Gus Malzahn's offense, Marshall gets the nod as the top quarterback in the league. His athletic ability is off the charts, and even though he was erratic throwing the ball at times last season, he's improved in that area and has some big-time playmakers around him. Marshall also seems to thrive with the game on the line, which is perhaps the best quality a quarterback can possess.

2. Dak Prescott, RJr., Mississippi State: Prescott's upside is tremendous. He's a bullish runner with an equally strong arm and showed some real courage last season playing through injuries and his mother's death. The challenge is for him to become a more polished passer. But in Dan Mullen's offense, Prescott is a perfect fit and should have an All-SEC type of year.

3. Bo Wallace, RSr., Ole Miss: The dean of SEC quarterbacks, Wallace seems to finally be healthy after battling shoulder issues each of the past two seasons. If he stays healthy, he could easily shoot up to the top of these rankings. He needs to cut down on his 27 interceptions over the past two seasons, but he's also accounted for 54 touchdowns during that span.

4. Maty Mauk, RSo., Missouri: Even though the Tigers are losing a ton of firepower at receiver, look for Mauk to be one of the more improved players in the league. He got a taste of it in critical situations last season while filling in for the injured James Franklin, and he delivered. He has the athleticism, arm strength and toughness to be an elite quarterback.

5. Jacob Coker, RJr., Alabama: Every year, it seems, a quarterback comes out of the shadows in the SEC to have a huge year. Cam Newton did it in 2010, Johnny Manziel in 2012 and Marshall last season. Coker could be that guy in 2014 after transferring in from Florida State. His former coach, Jimbo Fisher, says Coker will be the most talented quarterback Nick Saban has had at Alabama.

6. Jeff Driskel, RJr., Florida: The Gators and new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper are building what they do offensively around Driskel's strengths. He's a super athlete (and trimmed down some by nearly 15 pounds) and is throwing the ball with renewed confidence. Coming off a broken leg, Driskel has the physical skill set to flourish in Roper's system as he enters his fourth season of college ball.

7. Dylan Thompson, RSr., South Carolina: There wasn't a better reliever in the SEC over the past couple of years than Thompson, who came off the bench in several pressure situations and led the Gamecocks to big wins. With Connor Shaw gone, Thompson now gets a chance to prove that he can get it done as an every-game starter. His forte is throwing the ball from the pocket.

8. Hutson Mason, RSr., Georgia: Mason has waited his turn while sitting behind the record-setter Aaron Murray and even redshirted in 2012 to get this opportunity. He's an accurate passer and knows the offense inside and out. He played late last season after Murray was injured, which should help the transition. Mason's another one who could easily shoot up this list.

9. Justin Worley, Sr., Tennessee: The best news for Worley is that he'll have more guys around him who can make plays. The Vols played their best football last season before Worley injured his thumb. They nearly knocked off Georgia and upset South Carolina with Worley at the helm. He's improved his arm strength and has worked hard this offseason. His senior season should be his best yet.

10. Brandon Allen, RJr., Arkansas: Not much of anything went right with the Hogs' passing game last season, and much of that centered around Allen never really being healthy. To his credit, he continued to fight through injuries and is looking forward to showing what he can do now that he's back to 100 percent. If he stays healthy, Allen could be one of the league's top bounce-back players.
 
Apparently UCLA licensed gear is sold in Europe or at least specifically the UK. I only know this because I mistakenly ordered a pair of UCLA sweatpants from Foot Asylum when I was ordering a pair of sneakers over a year ago. I think I just put something in my cart to get an idea of whether it affected shipping and thought I'd removed it. Couldn't return them because it was gonna cost half as much to ship them back.
If I still have them they're brand new in the packaging if any UCLA fans are interested. 
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he sucks bad.......if this is who we're depending on I might place a bet on Miami going under their win total 
 
dreClark said:
Ranking the SEC quarterbacks
June, 9, 2014
Jun 9
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By Chris Low | ESPN.com

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Earlier, we ranked all 14 quarterback groups in the SEC. Now, we'll look at who we think will be the top 10 quarterbacks in the league this season.

[+] EnlargeNick Marshall
Michael Chang/Getty ImagesWith his experience and talents, Nick Marshall is the SEC's top QB heading into the 2014 season.
1. Nick Marshall, Sr., Auburn: With a spring practice under his belt and a year in Gus Malzahn's offense, Marshall gets the nod as the top quarterback in the league. His athletic ability is off the charts, and even though he was erratic throwing the ball at times last season, he's improved in that area and has some big-time playmakers around him. Marshall also seems to thrive with the game on the line, which is perhaps the best quality a quarterback can possess.

2. Dak Prescott, RJr., Mississippi State: Prescott's upside is tremendous. He's a bullish runner with an equally strong arm and showed some real courage last season playing through injuries and his mother's death. The challenge is for him to become a more polished passer. But in Dan Mullen's offense, Prescott is a perfect fit and should have an All-SEC type of year.

3. Bo Wallace, RSr., Ole Miss: The dean of SEC quarterbacks, Wallace seems to finally be healthy after battling shoulder issues each of the past two seasons. If he stays healthy, he could easily shoot up to the top of these rankings. He needs to cut down on his 27 interceptions over the past two seasons, but he's also accounted for 54 touchdowns during that span.

4. Maty Mauk, RSo., Missouri: Even though the Tigers are losing a ton of firepower at receiver, look for Mauk to be one of the more improved players in the league. He got a taste of it in critical situations last season while filling in for the injured James Franklin, and he delivered. He has the athleticism, arm strength and toughness to be an elite quarterback.

5. Jacob Coker, RJr., Alabama: Every year, it seems, a quarterback comes out of the shadows in the SEC to have a huge year. Cam Newton did it in 2010, Johnny Manziel in 2012 and Marshall last season. Coker could be that guy in 2014 after transferring in from Florida State. His former coach, Jimbo Fisher, says Coker will be the most talented quarterback Nick Saban has had at Alabama.

6. Jeff Driskel, RJr., Florida: The Gators and new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper are building what they do offensively around Driskel's strengths. He's a super athlete (and trimmed down some by nearly 15 pounds) and is throwing the ball with renewed confidence. Coming off a broken leg, Driskel has the physical skill set to flourish in Roper's system as he enters his fourth season of college ball.

7. Dylan Thompson, RSr., South Carolina: There wasn't a better reliever in the SEC over the past couple of years than Thompson, who came off the bench in several pressure situations and led the Gamecocks to big wins. With Connor Shaw gone, Thompson now gets a chance to prove that he can get it done as an every-game starter. His forte is throwing the ball from the pocket.

8. Hutson Mason, RSr., Georgia: Mason has waited his turn while sitting behind the record-setter Aaron Murray and even redshirted in 2012 to get this opportunity. He's an accurate passer and knows the offense inside and out. He played late last season after Murray was injured, which should help the transition. Mason's another one who could easily shoot up this list.

9. Justin Worley, Sr., Tennessee: The best news for Worley is that he'll have more guys around him who can make plays. The Vols played their best football last season before Worley injured his thumb. They nearly knocked off Georgia and upset South Carolina with Worley at the helm. He's improved his arm strength and has worked hard this offseason. His senior season should be his best yet.

10. Brandon Allen, RJr., Arkansas: Not much of anything went right with the Hogs' passing game last season, and much of that centered around Allen never really being healthy. To his credit, he continued to fight through injuries and is looking forward to showing what he can do now that he's back to 100 percent. If he stays healthy, Allen could be one of the league's top bounce-back players.
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That's an ugly list of QB's...although I feel Nick Marshall is about to up #'s with Duke Williams and Sammie Coates this year
 
:lol: @ there being more than 1 QB worse than Jeff Driskel

Heaps transfer sounds to me like UM not wanting to throw Kayaa out there too early if they don't have to. I mean, he can't be any worse than Gray Crow
 
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dreClark said:
Ranking the SEC quarterbacks
June, 9, 2014
Jun 9
1:00
PM ET
By Chris Low | ESPN.com

1K
79
Comments77
Email
Print

Earlier, we ranked all 14 quarterback groups in the SEC. Now, we'll look at who we think will be the top 10 quarterbacks in the league this season.

[+] EnlargeNick Marshall
Michael Chang/Getty ImagesWith his experience and talents, Nick Marshall is the SEC's top QB heading into the 2014 season.
1. Nick Marshall, Sr., Auburn: With a spring practice under his belt and a year in Gus Malzahn's offense, Marshall gets the nod as the top quarterback in the league. His athletic ability is off the charts, and even though he was erratic throwing the ball at times last season, he's improved in that area and has some big-time playmakers around him. Marshall also seems to thrive with the game on the line, which is perhaps the best quality a quarterback can possess.

2. Dak Prescott, RJr., Mississippi State: Prescott's upside is tremendous. He's a bullish runner with an equally strong arm and showed some real courage last season playing through injuries and his mother's death. The challenge is for him to become a more polished passer. But in Dan Mullen's offense, Prescott is a perfect fit and should have an All-SEC type of year.

3. Bo Wallace, RSr., Ole Miss: The dean of SEC quarterbacks, Wallace seems to finally be healthy after battling shoulder issues each of the past two seasons. If he stays healthy, he could easily shoot up to the top of these rankings. He needs to cut down on his 27 interceptions over the past two seasons, but he's also accounted for 54 touchdowns during that span.

4. Maty Mauk, RSo., Missouri: Even though the Tigers are losing a ton of firepower at receiver, look for Mauk to be one of the more improved players in the league. He got a taste of it in critical situations last season while filling in for the injured James Franklin, and he delivered. He has the athleticism, arm strength and toughness to be an elite quarterback.

5. Jacob Coker, RJr., Alabama: Every year, it seems, a quarterback comes out of the shadows in the SEC to have a huge year. Cam Newton did it in 2010, Johnny Manziel in 2012 and Marshall last season. Coker could be that guy in 2014 after transferring in from Florida State. His former coach, Jimbo Fisher, says Coker will be the most talented quarterback Nick Saban has had at Alabama.

6. Jeff Driskel, RJr., Florida: The Gators and new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper are building what they do offensively around Driskel's strengths. He's a super athlete (and trimmed down some by nearly 15 pounds) and is throwing the ball with renewed confidence. Coming off a broken leg, Driskel has the physical skill set to flourish in Roper's system as he enters his fourth season of college ball.

7. Dylan Thompson, RSr., South Carolina: There wasn't a better reliever in the SEC over the past couple of years than Thompson, who came off the bench in several pressure situations and led the Gamecocks to big wins. With Connor Shaw gone, Thompson now gets a chance to prove that he can get it done as an every-game starter. His forte is throwing the ball from the pocket.

8. Hutson Mason, RSr., Georgia: Mason has waited his turn while sitting behind the record-setter Aaron Murray and even redshirted in 2012 to get this opportunity. He's an accurate passer and knows the offense inside and out. He played late last season after Murray was injured, which should help the transition. Mason's another one who could easily shoot up this list.

9. Justin Worley, Sr., Tennessee: The best news for Worley is that he'll have more guys around him who can make plays. The Vols played their best football last season before Worley injured his thumb. They nearly knocked off Georgia and upset South Carolina with Worley at the helm. He's improved his arm strength and has worked hard this offseason. His senior season should be his best yet.

10. Brandon Allen, RJr., Arkansas: Not much of anything went right with the Hogs' passing game last season, and much of that centered around Allen never really being healthy. To his credit, he continued to fight through injuries and is looking forward to showing what he can do now that he's back to 100 percent. If he stays healthy, Allen could be one of the league's top bounce-back players.
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wow what a terrible group of QBs
 

Stewart Mandel's Top-10 Non-Conference Games of 2014

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These are the 10 non-conference games I'm most interested to watch in 2014 (all times Eastern).

1. Michigan State at Oregon (Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m., FOX): The only thing better than an intersectional game between preseason top-10 teams is a contrast of polar opposite styles. Heisman Trophy-contending quarterback Marcus Mariota and the Ducks' blur offense will face off with coordinator Pat Narduzzi's perennially stingy defense, which ranked No. 1 nationally following last season's Rose Bowl triumph. Meanwhile, underrated Spartans quarterback Connor Cook could provide a nice litmus test for an Oregon defense that loses longtime coordinator Nick Aliotti but returns All-America cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olumu.

2. Notre Dame at Florida State (Oct. 18, TBD): Since meeting in an unremarkable 2011 Champs Sports Bowl, each team has played in a BCS championship game. With the return of reigning Heisman winner Jameis Winston, wide receiver Rashad Greene and a cast of future NFL millionaires, the Seminoles should be in national title contention again come this matchup. Notre Dame, which brings back quarterback Everett Golson after a year in academic exile, might not be on the playoff short list, but a win here would go a long way toward impressing the committee and attaining the ranking to at least reach the Orange Bowl.

*Note: Though Notre Dame has a scheduling agreement to play five ACC opponents per year, those matchups will be considered non-conference games.

3. Clemson at Georgia (Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m., ESPN): This one won't have quite as much buzz as last year's showdown, given the departure of Tajh Boyd and Sammy Watkins to the NFL. Still, Clemson's offense shouldn't fall far as long as Chad Morris remains the coordinator. New Tigers quarterback Cole Stoudt has been in the system four years and will look to exploit a Georgia secondary that lost three projected starters (Tray Matthews, Josh Harvey-Clemons and Shaq Wiggins) during the offseason. And it's always fun to watch Bulldogs star Todd Gurley, who is arguably the nation's top returning running back. Joining him in the backfield could be Keith Marshall coming off ACL surgery and/or five-star incoming freshman Sony Michel.

4. LSU vs. Wisconsin in Houston (Aug. 30, 9 p.m., ESPN): Fans often see the Big Ten and SEC square off in the Capital One or Outback bowls, but rarely on opening weekend. The last such neutral-site edition -- Alabama's 41-14 rout of Michigan in 2012 -- did not go particularly well for the Northerners. However, the Badgers seem to stand a shot against a reloading Tigers' team that lost 17 underclassmen to the NFL over the past two years and may start a true freshman, Brandon Harris, at quarterback. But LSU's defense will have its usual plethora of athletes to help counter Wisconsin's speed-demon running back, Melvin Gordon.

5. UCLA vs. Texas in Arlington, Texas (Sept. 13, 8 p.m., FOX): Led by quarterback Brett Hundley and two-way star Myles Jack, the Bruins enter this fall as dark horse playoff contenders -- lofty expectations for a program that last reached a BCS bowl in 1998. Conversely, new Texas coach Charlie Strong has already downplayed the hype surrounding his team. "We will not be in the national championship game," he said in April. The most pressing question for the Longhorns: Who will be the starting quarterback? Injury-maligned David Ash, sophomore Tyrone Swoopes and heralded true freshman Jerrod Heard will all compete for the job.

6. Florida State vs. Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas (Aug. 30, 8 p.m., ABC): ABC's first Saturday night prime-time showcase is relevant for two reasons: It's the defending national champions' season opener, and it provides the first glimpse of what to expect in Winston's redshirt sophomore campaign. The Cowboys are coming off a 10-3 season, but they'll head into an already daunting matchup without most of their top contributors from last year's top-10 defense. That includes cornerback Justin Gilbert, who was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. That doesn't bode well against a 'Noles' offense that returns Winston, Greene and five senior starters on the offensive line.

7. Michigan at Notre Dame (Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., NBC): This is the last scheduled meeting of this often-entertaining rivalry and the fourth straight showdown under the lights. Golson will likely line up under center after a season away from the Fighting Irish, and while Notre Dame's defense loses standouts Louis Nix and Stephon Tuitt, it brings back linebacker Jaylon Smith and steady defensive end Sheldon Day. As for Michigan, Wolverines fans will be curious to see how quarterback Devin Gardner and the offense fare under new coordinator Doug Nussmeier, especially after a not-so-promising spring game showing by the offensive line.

8. Auburn at Kansas State (Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. ESPN): Who needs the NFL on Thursday nights when Gus Malzahn is matching wits with Bill Snyder? Kansas State's longtime head coach is the master of finding ways to neutralize more talented opponents, which he'll certainly need to do in corralling Tigers quarterback Nick Marshall and his deep cast of receivers. Whether the Wildcats, who finished 8-5 last fall, have the offensive firepower to keep pace with high-scoring Auburn is another story. But strange things tend to happen in Thursday night games -- and they often end with the home team's fans storming the field.

9. Miami at Nebraska (Sept. 20, 8 p.m., ABC): The onetime Orange Bowl combatants have spent the past half-decade or so alternately encouraging and frustrating their fan bases as they struggle to turn the corner. Polarizing Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini would do even more to placate the Lincoln faithful with a win over the Hurricanes than he did with his fantastic spring game entrance, which was reminiscent of The Lion King. He'll need big performances from I-back Ameer Abdullah and defensive end Randy Gregory. Miami coach Al Golden returns lethal tailback Duke Johnson and tackling machine Denzel Perryman, but Ryan Williams' spring ACL injury leaves a huge question mark at quarterback.

10. Penn State vs. UCF in Dublin, Ireland (Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m., ESPN2): Top o' the mornin' to ya, football season. The first game of the James Franklin era at Penn State will take place five time zones away, but the folks back in Happy Valley will be eager to see sophomore quarterback Christian Hackenberg's debut outing in a new system. The Knights, fresh off a breakthrough 12-1 season and a Fiesta Bowl victory, beat the Nittany Lions in Beaver Stadium last year but now must replace quarterback Blake Bortles and running back Storm Johnson. While Penn State may be down, another win would further legitimize UCF's program.

Five more: Ole Miss vs. Boise State in Atlanta (Aug. 28), Alabama vs. West Virginia in Atlanta (Aug. 30), Tennessee at Oklahoma (Sept. 13), Stanford at Notre Dame (Oct. 4), Notre Dame at USC (Nov. 29)
 
The Larry Scott kingdom> RT @dennisdoddcbs: Pac-12 distributed only 68% of its record 2013 revenues to members, by far worst among Big 5.
 
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AK Nako said:
He's gonna start for you at some point this year. There is upside though... Maybe.
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No he's not.


Is Coker overrated? Pretty low on a list of shaky QBs.
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If I had more money I'd bet you that Jake Heaps will start a game this season. He's the only QB on your roster with real experience as a starter and UM QBs like to get banged up. He didn't transfer to be 3rd on the depth chart.

Not to mention over the weekend a couple Miami radio personalities already called for him to be named starter... imagine what happens when you guys start losing.
 
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Jake Heaps got beat out at Kansas by a freshman & was trash @ BYU. If he starts game one then Miami's QB situation is in dire straits
 
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