SEC WEEK 9 - The Cam Newton Show

This man is taking the SEC by storm



When I got up from the couch in my living room after the Auburn vs. LSU game ended, there was only one thing on my mind: Cameron Newton. He has gotten better every single week, and this week, facing his toughest test yet, he surpassed everyone's expectations. His breakaway touchdown run in the 3rd quarter (outrunning Patrick Peterson to the endzone) was quite possibly the best play I have seen in the last few years. Every play, the number 6 ranked defense in the country knew who was going to carry the ball, and they still could not stop this man. Verne Lundquist was speechless (shocker), Gary Danielson could not shut up, and the rest of the nation was in awe. I think the SEC may have their third hesiman winner in the last 4 years. Cam Newton is the truth.
Auburn is now in a position where they control their own destiny, something that Auburn fans appreciate after being shafted in the BCS in 2004. Going into the last weekend of October, the tigers currently are undefeated and ranked #1 in the BCS standings. They have to go to Ole Miss, play UGA at home, and finish at Alabama Friday after Thanksgiving. I think they'll handle Ole Miss and UGA, and it is now looking like the Iron Bowl may be the best game in college football this year (assuming Auburn and Alabama do not lose until). If you know anything about the state of Alabama, then you know that fans are going crazy about the possibility of these two meeting to possibly decide who plays in the national championship game.

Georgia blasts Kentucky

The dawgs have finally turned it around. They went up 28-10 against a Kentucky team that had just beaten USC a week prior. Although Kentucky closed the gap and put up 30 points, this game was not as close as the final score indicated. UGA did what they wanted to on offense. Washaun Ealey rushed for 200+ yards and a school record 5 touchdowns. The O-line finally did what we thought they would do from day 1, and the defense forced turnovers. However, it may be a little too late for Georgia. They are now 3-3 in the SEC, but their final two games come against Florida and Auburn. They may beat a weak Florida team this weekend, but I don't see them beating Auburn. I just don't see it.


USC OVER Vandy

USC got back to their winning ways on Saturday. The Gamecocks still control their own destiny in the east and now get their stud frosh Marcus Lattimore back. They still have a few tough games ahead against Tennessee, Arkansas, and Florida, but if they win 2 out of 3, they will probably go to Atlanta.

Arkansas OVER Ole Miss

In a game that featured two rain delays, Arkansas got the better of Ole Miss. Although the hogs won the game, they virtually have no shot at getting to Atlanta since they have already lost to Auburn and Bama. Of course, this makes me happy as I, along with many other people in Atlanta, have NO respect for Petrino. None.

Florida had a BYE this weekend heading into the UGA game. Although the Gators have lost 3 straight, the crazy thing is that they can still make it to Atlanta. If they beat UGA on Saturday, then all they need to do is beat USC head to head. And the game against USC is in the swamp. Florida could really play a spoiler role this year.

Bama 41 Tennessee 10

The Tide started out slow, but eventually their talent wore down Tennessee as they cruised to an easy victory over the SEC east rivals. Bama looked like they are getting back on track. They have LSU in two weeks, and if they survive in Baton Rouge, the showdown in T-Town will be what everyone hopes for.

URBAN PEACH SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK - CAM NEWTON...nuff' said.