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NCAA Football 14: Picking A Dynasty Team - SEC

Posted on July 8, 2013 at 11:23 AM.

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The access to talent in the south makes nearly anything possible in the SEC.

If you choose an SEC team for your dynasty there is little question regarding the collateral impact you're inviting into your video-gaming life. It's the conference home to the last six BCS National Champions, a plethora of Heisman recipients, and numerous All-Americans lined up for selection in the next NFL draft.

From power-running games and pass-happy attacks, to offensive and defensive lines with extreme amounts of talent -- and then there is that pesky Manziel kid. The southeastern portion of the United States is loaded with talent so much that the average SEC squad gets the "leftovers" which keep them on par or above much of the rest of the nation. Nowhere else in the country are defenses blessed with a combination of power and speed such that the 3-4 defense is a natural scheme instead of an experimental tactic.

If the talent doesn't draw you in, try on the vibrant blue-and-orange of the Gators or Tigers. Play between the hedges in Athens, in front of 100,000 plus at Rocky Top, watch your head spin as the cowbells ring in Starkville, or bring your ear plugs to the jet-engine roar of Death Valley.

The SEC is the ultimate challenge-within-a-challenge so pick your team with care. Whether style, tradition or talent draws you in, here are some on-field points to consider when picking your dynasty team.

East Division

Florida Gators
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: Multiple

(+) QB Jeff Driskel is poised for a breakout year.
(+) One of the five best secondary groups in the entire nation.
(-) Front seven on defense lacks experience of elite SEC groups.
(-) Lacking maturity which contributed to Sugar Bowl debacle.

Georgia Bulldogs
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 3-4

(+) QB Aaron Murray leads one of the nation's most dangerous passing attacks.
(+) Nine returning starters on offense include the best HB group in several years for UGA.
(-) Injuries have a tendency to derail national title hopes in Athens.
(-) Lacking experience on the defensive side.

Kentucky Wildcats
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-3

(+) Improved offense heading in the right direction.
(+) This year's defense has the talent to earn respect in the SEC.
(-) Sub-par offensive line spells trouble.
(-) Head coach Mark Stoops is new enough he likely won't provide on-field boosts for the team.

Missouri Tigers
Offense: Spread (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-3

(+) Access to places like Kansas City and St. Louis plus their central location makes Mizzou a reasonable target to rebuild quickly through recruiting.
(+) If you want to upend the SEC, what better way than to do it with the new kid from the Midwest.
(-) Lacks talent, depth and realistic hope to compete with the big boys of the conference.
(-) Needs a major overhaul by a master recruiter.

South Carolina Gamecocks
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: Multiple

(+) DE Jadeveon Clowney is the most explosive defender in the nation.
(+) Solid at QB and HB with a stellar TE group and strong offensive line.
(-) Serious questions about dependency of linebackers.
(-) Need to find running game to contend for conference title.

Tennessee Volunteers
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-3

(+) Butch Jones will likely bring back an emphasis on the running game.
(+) A solid middle-of-the-pack rebuilding project in the nation's top conference.
(-) The loss of three WR's to the NFL leaves a gaping hole.
(-) Schedule features a week-three trip to take on the Oregon Ducks.

Vanderbilt Commodores
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-3

(+) Jordan Matthews leads the best wide receiver group in the SEC.
(+) Seeking the rare feat of back-to-back bowl game appearances.
(-) Lucky breaks from 2012 won't mean much inside your console.
(-) Bottom line is they lack overall talent and depth to build on last year's success.

West Division

Alabama Crimson Tide
Offense: Multiple Pro Set (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 3-4

(+) QB AJ McCarron is a top-three Heisman contender.
(+) The best players and biggest coaching boosts make this a juggernaut program.
(-) Defensive line lacks experience despite crazy amounts of raw talent.
(-) Not much of a challenge for a dynasty outside of seeing how long you can keep the Crimson Tide's run alive.

Arkansas Razorbacks
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-3

(+) Bret Bielema (Wisconsin) brings the beef with an exhausting run game.
(+) One of most improved defenses in nation if they stay healthy.
(-) Will a focus on power create a gap in speed?
(-) Good luck dealing with Alabama.

Auburn Tigers
Offense: Spread (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-2-5

(+) Gus Malzahn brings back the same offensive style that Cam Newton rode to a national title.
(+) Will break SEC record if a back eclipses 1,000 rushing yards for 5th straight year.
(-) Wide open offense puts defense on field a lot.
(-) Beating your rival is a tough boost to earn (Alabama).

LSU Tigers
Offense: Multiple (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-3

(+) QB position is full of diverse options opening up the door for personalized offensive attack.
(+) Deep running attack complimented by an experienced WR corps.
(-) Defensive line lost four players to the NFL.
(-) Tough finish to the year (@Alabama, Texas A&M, Arkansas).

Mississippi Rebels
Offense: Spread (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-2-5

(+) D-lineman Robert NKemdiche is the nation's top recruit.
(+) Ten starters return on offense while nine come back on the defensive side.
(-) Need a boost on the offensive line.
(-) Must develop running game and find ways to get a back over 1,000 yards.

Mississippi State Bulldogs
Offense: Multiple Pro Set (HB, 3 WR, TE)
Defense: 4-3

(+) Deep and experienced on both sides of the ball.
(+) Best chance at conference record over .500 in over a decade.
(-) Struggles to get the "upset" win.
(-) Completely collapsed last year; questionable mental toughness to survive tough SEC.

Texas A&M Aggies
Offense: Spread (HB, 4 WR)
Defense: 4-3

(+) Heisman winner Johnny Manziel returns to defend his title.
(+) Awesome group at offensive line should free up the running game.
(-) Defensive line lost their top two performers.
(-) Lacking significant experience at linebacker.

Which SEC program would be your choice for dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14?

Comments

# 1 alawishous @ Jul 8

only one choice the kings of college football ROLL DAMN TIDE!!!

# 2 leathrneck34 @ Jul 8

Arkansas as well as a Kentucky will actually be a nice rebuild team to play this year. Arkansas and kentucky both start out with new coaches, low expectation and Arkansas has a great field and fan base.

There is only ONE razorback in College Football !! WPS GO HOGS !!

# 3 Stats85 @ Jul 9

Alabama, LSU, Florida, Georgia, Texas A&M, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt