A Look at the SEC Championship

Last week I was 6-2 with my predictions. Tennessee unexpectedly lost to Kentucky, which was the first time the Wildcats have beaten the Vols since 1984. This is a definite low point for the Vols program, and it has a lot of people doubting the direction it is going under head coach Derek Dooley. I also predicted that Clemson would beat South Carolina, but was incorrect. Clemson has really worn down as the season has gone on. They do not look like the same team they did at the beginning of the year, and I think they will lose to Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship.

Now let's take a look at Week 14...

The SEC Championship

Morris Claiborne leads a talented
LSU defensive backfield.

#14 Georgia at #1 LSU (4:00 PM, CBS): This game surprisingly has very little meaning in the National Championship scheme this year. BCS Experts believe that LSU is so far ahead, that even if the Tigers were to lose they would still be ranked #1 or #2 and be in the National Championship. But I doubt that is what LSU is thinking about, as they want to be able to hoist that SEC Championship trophy up on Saturday. LSU is better than Georgia in all facets of the game other than quarterback. Georgia has cruised to an SEC East title by not playing any of the top three teams in the West, and I think that has given the Bulldogs a false sense of security. Their confidence is sky high right now, but they are simply not a better team than LSU. Georgia's defense has played really well this season, and Georgia is a hot team right now. After losing their first two games, the Bulldogs have rattled off 10 wins in a row. However, as good as UGA's defense is, LSU's is that much better, and the Tigers have more depth on that side of the ball. Look for LSU to shut down Georgia's offense. The game may be close at halftime, but eventually LSU's talent and depth advantage will wear down the Bulldogs and they will pull out the win. As LSU showed against Arkansas last week, they are just that good. Look for quarterback Aaron Murray to turn the ball over against LSU's talented secondary and LSU's quarterback Jordan Jefferson will make just enough plays to get the victory.
     Prediction: LSU 27-17

Lucas's Week 13 Record: 6-2
Lucas's Season Record: 84-15