From what I've seen, USC is the preseason #1. The media HATES giving credit to the SEC until they just have to. You'll learn. If Auburn, who was undefeated at the time, was allowed to play in the NC years ago, you wouldn't have seen a 55-14 score between USC and OU. Auburn would have easily handled that offense. We do have the record of doing so. The SEC is undefeated in the BCS NC. Correction, we just got our first loss. ....to another SEC team. It's good to have a great offense, REALLY good, but ask Eli Manning how much he loves his DB's, DT's, and DE's at the Giants. In the SEC, we know it's offense that gets you there, but it's defense that wins the championship. You Aggies will adapt, and eventually beat the HELL out of the Tsips consistently. SC did it, Arkansas did it, if you can compete in the SEC, you can compete anywhere. I think Sumlin is young enough of a coach to where adapting won't be a problem. Offense is no problem for you guys. Well, except for protection. As an 8-4 team we got after TT and OSU's QB like it wasn't even funny in the Cotton Bowl. Y'all will probably beat us this year. We have a new coach. You had three consistent powerhouses in the Big-12, Nebraska, OU, and the Tsips and Nebraska had fallen off significantly. We have UGA, Bama, LSU, Florida, Tennessee( they're going through a rough spot due to Lane f'n Kiffin), Auburn, and even Arkie and SC have stepped up. You also get a brand new fan base during post season like you see in no other conference. Unlike Mizzou, you guys don't really need to work at acceptance. If it was UT, I assure you, they would.