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Wednesday, August 24,1977
University Daily Kansan
Alabama, Maryland rise in South
ATLANTA (AP)—Declaring preseason favorites in the South's two biggest football conferences is becoming almost automatic. The team travels to Maryland and Mar-
land in the Atlantic Coast.
lard in Jerry Daiborne, who has steered the Jerry Daiborne to three straight ACC crowns, appears to be on more solid ground than his former boss, Paul "Bear" Bryant, who will have as many as a half dozen SEC teams sniping at the heels of the Crimson Tide.
Alabama's bid for a sixth consecutive SEC title was side-tracked last year by Georgia, which despite losing most of its offense still looms as a challenger.
On paper, Florida probably rates as the most logical championship should the Tide fail, but the Gators have never captured the SEC title and face some tough hurdles on the
Mississippi State comes off two years' probation and could make a strong bid for its first championship in 36 years. Kentucky is ineligible for the crown because it begins a two-season probation and could make a strong bid for its first championship in 36 years.
LSU and Tennessee, two perennial powers who have had their recently, should be betrayed.
Maryland has so dominated the ACC that a few envision an end to the Terps' streak of 20 straight conference victories, including its 2014 championship win and Duke appear to be the best of the rest.
Alabama, which has won 61 of 66 regular season games and 39 of 42 SEC games since going to the wishbone six years ago, offers a high-powered attack headed by quarterbacks backs from the Nets and backs Tony Nathan and Johnny Davis and receiver Ozie Newsome.
The Tide does have problems, however. Team speed is only average, the defensive
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"Some people have been picking us to finish pretty high this year," said Bryant. "I hope they know more about our team than I do."
Georgia's strength will be defense where seven charter members of 1978's original Junkyard Dogs return, led by linebacker Ben Cohen and strong safety Bill Krug. Its offensive line and quarterback corps will be new, but Kevin McLee ranks as one of the area's top running backs, having become Georgia's first 1,000-yard performer since Heisman Trophy winner Frank Sinkhack turned the trick in 1942.
Mississippi State went 9-2 a year ago but wasn't eligible for bowl participation. The buildup will be strong candidates for a bid year with Bruce Threat迪利 triggering an offense that features fullback Dennis Johnson. Defensive standouts are 38-5ound tackle Larry Gillard and cornerback Henry Davison.
Florida, also rebuilding its offensive line, has one of the nation's top receivers in Wes Chandler and an improved defense keyed by sophomore linebacker Scot Brantley.
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Mitton's defense, featuring and Art
Stallion and linebacker Jim Kawak, returns in its entirety with Derrick Ramsey back to the head of the offense.
LSU should have a potent attack behind the running of Charles Alexander, but the Tigers also face a rebuilding task for a fresh start to a new coach. former Vol All-American Johnny
Mississippi, returning nine offensive starters, could edge into the darkhorse picture, with Auburn and Vanderbilt each expecting improvement.
Majors, returning to his alma mater after leading Pittsburgh to last year's national championship.
Mark Manges, a 215-pound who accounted for more than 1,500 yards last year, is back to direct Mary's offense. The coach is still sturdy, headed by linebacker Brad Carr:
North Carolina lost stellar runner Mike Voight, but has Matt Kuppe back at quarterback and tackle Dee Hardison returning to head the defense. Duke features quarterback Nick Fairbanks as leader with 1,835 yards, and linebacker Carl McGee, one of the best in the league.
Clemson operates under new Coach Charley Pell, with quarterback Steve Fuller back to run the offense. James McDougall, the fourth freshman to attain the 1,000-yard mark in NCAA awards last year, returns as the key figure at Wake Forest.
Senior Johnny Evans is back at the quarterback slot for North Carolina State, which should have a potent offense keyed to 2,000 yards in the last two campaigns.
quarterback Jimmy Jordan, running back Larry Key and an overall strong receiving corps carry the hopes of continuing the comeback trail for Florida State. Tulane, Louisville and Southern Mississippi should be improved, but Miami, under new Coach Lou Saban, still faces a deadly schedule.
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