I'm a big diehard SEC fan too. Last year the way uf beat OSU really woke people up around the country of just how good the SEC is....the speed, as in TEAM speed, very physical and depth on these SEC teams. I feel it's still a little too early to make a determination of a close 1 and 2. I would have to bet on LSU right now but believe me, USC is very good as well. Let's just let it play out. USC still has Oregon, Cal and UCLA.....LSU still has uf, AU etc.
Joe Cox is a good QB that would start on many teams. MS is special, yes still learning, but is a special QB that only come around every 10-15 years, if that soon. He has ALL the throws, strong, can run if need be and is fearless. Yes, I know being fearless can get you in trouble sometimes but I had rather have a fearless QB, that may make a few mistakes ocassionally but also has the GUTS to come back from his mistakes like he did in the Bama game, twice!! He is a combo of Elway's arm strength and swagger with the guts of Farve. JC is a great player to have on your team in case MS gets hurt but he just isn't in MS league, not many are. There was a LOT of pressure put on MS last year and remember he's still only 19, still a kid and is becoming the team leader now with this last win. He's a very exciting talent that has that \"it\" factor that you just can't explain....but IT'S THERE.
Bottom line? MS will play in the NFL and JC won't.
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