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SEC Football: Three Things to Watch for in Week Nine

By Justin Melton

Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Vanderbilt defeated Georgia 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Vanderbilt defeated Georgia 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Duke Riley (40) celebrates as Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) looks on following a defensive stop during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Mississippi 38-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Duke Riley (40) celebrates as Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) looks on following a defensive stop during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Mississippi 38-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Is Ole Miss Done?

The Ole Miss Rebels were supposed to do big things this season. They were coming off a Sugar Bowl victory and returned the SEC’s best quarterback. But things haven’t worked out the way that Rebel fans wanted.

First, the Rebels blew a huge lead against Florida State. Then, they did the same thing against Alabama. More recently, the Rebels have dropped back-to-back games to Arkansas and LSU. Currently the Rebels sit at 3-4 on the season.

The question is then, are the Rebels going to fold up or will they rally together. I am of the opinion that they are done for. Auburn will likely obliterate them this week, as the Rebel rushing defense is atrocious. Kamryn Pettway should have plenty of opportunities to gash the Ole Miss defense.

In addition, the Rebels face looming NCAA sanctions. That is not the sort of thing that builds morale. Hugh Freeze may or may not be in Oxford next season. He could run off to greener pastures, or he could be fired if the NCAA find that he was guilty of wrongdoing.

In short, the situation in Oxford is precarious. I for one think their cause is already lost. However, if the Rebels can find a way to beat Auburn this Saturday, then I will be singing a different tune.

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