SEC Network and College Football season draw near: Predictions?

Hi everyone!  After a long off-season and some downtime, we are ready for some FOOTBALL!  College football season is quickly approaching and I trust all the fans out there are entering the pre-season speculation phase.

For SEC fans it is truly an exciting year as ESPN's SEC Network launches August 14th, and the newly announced carrier Comcast will make it easier for sports junkies and Xfinity subscribers like myself to enjoy lots of SEC football on the go.  I highly recommend the Xfinity TV Go app for smartphone users.  And it's not just football, you will have access to all of the SEC sports coverage from the network.

Other providers, including Direct TV are in the works, so check out your coverage and options (fees may apply) and never miss a game!  It's an exciting time for technology to keep eager fans tuned into the league.

I am excited to see a little more of Tim Tebow this season, although he will be "suited" up in his analyst role (read more).  So where are the promising SEC favorites this season?

For this SEC girl it is nice to see some media attention turn to Dak Prescott as he leads the Miss State Bulldogs.  A recent USA Today article media poll places the SEC title back in Alabama territory, but that pesky Auburn team is still hanging around in second place.  I will agree that South Carolina, Georgia, LSU and Miss State may all see some exciting play action this year as their leading players emerge on the stage.

Of course the return of Nick Sabin to Alabama certainly keeps the Crimson Tide rolling.  However, if last year's season taught us anything, it is that prior years such as in the case of Auburn and Missouri, have a way of turning around quickly and winning seasons are one game at a time.  I think Coach Sabin would agree with me on this premise.

Let the countdown begin, 2014 SEC football is first and goal!

Kickoff Early with SEC games Tonight as College Football Season Opens

Starla M. Brown

The long awaited college football season kickoff starts this weekend, but for die-hard fans this Thursday night has two SEC offerings on ESPN.

Starting at 6:00 p.m. ET North Carolina plays South Carolina with former UF coach Steve Spurrier leading the gamecocks in their season opener.  South Carolina moves into SEC play as they travel to Georgia on September 7th.  They host Vanderbilt on September 14th before traveling to UCF later in their schedule.

The SEC lineup continues on ESPN with game two slated for 9:00 p.m. ET with Ole Miss at Vanderbilt.  Earlier this month Vandy took a hit with the suspension of wide receiver Chris Boyd who was indicted on a felony count for the cover up of an alleged sexual assault investigation.  Boyd performed well for the Commodores last season catching 50 passes.

Outside the SEC Thursday night offers Southern Cal at Hawaii, but you'll need to stay up late if your an east coaster.  Friday night games include Texas Tech at SMU on ESPN, and if the weekend isn't satisfying enough there is even a Monday night game with Florida State at Pittsburgh also airing on ESPN.

Whatever your choice this weekend, college football season starts now, and unlike the pros these games go in the W-L columns.  Happy Labor Day Fans!

SEC teams sporting the 3 week countdown

With college football only 21 or 22 days away depending on your scheduled kick-off and mathematical skills, several SEC schools are sporting the countdown on social media today.  Enjoy the FUN and have a great weekend football fans!  We soon will have something to cheer about...