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Number 1 Jimmy PeButt? Sports Editor The 1994 football season is about ready to kick off and the Southeastern Conference has four teams in the preseason top twenty. Florida leads the group as well as the nation I as the preseason No.l. Steve Spurrier's Gators finished No.5 in the nation last year. The Gators lost the services of All-SEC runningback Eric Rhett, wide receiver Willie Jackson and placekicker Judd Davis, but they'll continue to have an explosive offense. Senior quarterback Terry Dean and sophomore Dannv Wuerffel will be at the helm again this season for Florida. Dean started six games for the Gators last season, while Wuerffel start ed seven. The twosome threw for 3,800 yards last year and 39 touchdowns. Perhaps the biggest problem for Spurrier this season will be trying to find someone to fill Rhetfs spot. Fullback Chris Bilkie is the only upperclassman in the backfield this year. Redshirt freshmen Ely ah Williams and Tyrone Baker will probably see a lot of action in the backfield this year for the Gators. The Gator defense has a new scheme for the *94 campaign. New defensive coordinator Bob I Pruett has installed the "Multiple 40", a 4-3-4 scheme that Gator coaches hope will continue to be effective against the run and be more effective against the run. Florida's offensive line is made up of returning starters and junior linebacker Dexter Daniels will provide leadership for the defensive squad. After f londa it s only a race for second place in the SEC East. r ?!" Tennessee, Georgia. \ O ? . -t Ty I oouth Carolina and Ken- * tucky all have shots at sec- j sjPmR ond place. Sept. 3 could have a big impact on the fi- r*?j|E2 nal standings in the SEC | East when Georgia visits N Williams-Brice Stadium in ^ South Carolina* Georgia is 4 "5^ led this year by Heisman " candidate Eric Zeier. The senior quarterback |is coming off a season that . ^ % saw the Bulldogs finish 5-6 *0 last year, however they have 13 returning starters in- ^ : eluding wide receivers Ha- '" son Graham and Brice Hunter. Hunter set school records for most receptions (76) in a season, most yards (970) and touchdown receptions (9) last year. Graham caught five touchdown passes last season and averaged 19.4 yards per reception. Defensively the Bulldogs will be sending out a young squad to keep the opposition from scoring more than Zeier and his crew can put on the board. Only one starter returns from last year, but the Dawgs will have the services of Jeff ] Management, mark know dollars and cents. Instruments. It's design recommended by professi model for time-value-of-: If you're in the finai make the most sense. Ti for more information, ca E X T E N I 1 e-mail: ti-cares C<"> lobby.ti.com Florida tc Kaiser and Travis Jones who were both sidei lined for the entire "93 campaign, i Randall Godfrey, will anchor the linebacking corp for Georgia this year. He led the team with 114 tackles last season and will get help from Whit Marshall and Marcus Williams who both saw action in every game last season. The Bulldogs secondary is their deepest position but may well be the youngest. Senior Will Muschamp and junior Buster Owens have starting experience, but the younger players will all by competing for playing time. The Bulldogs have the potential for postseason play if their defense can hold off the opposition and allow Zeir to light up the scoreboard. The Gamecocks will be usinp a more onen offense this year under new head coach Brad Scott. The team has skilled players at every position, however the team lacks depth. A healthy offensive line should be able to give junior quarterback Steve Taneyhill the time he needs to find open receivers. Senior runningback Brandon Bennett will play a major part in the success of South Carolina's 1994 cam, paign. If Bennett is able to run, it will open up pass! ing lanes for Taneyhill to hit his wide receivers. The Gamecock receivers will be led by senior Toby Cates. Cates had 27 catches for 541 yards to lead the team last year. Corey Bridges and Kurt Frederick will also need to contribute this year for USC to be successful. Frederick fractured his wrist in practice and will be out four to six weeks. [tu* ** Vincent Dinkins and Luther i3ju? Dixon will anchor an offensive line that has three starters remm turning from *93. James Dexter iMUnxMT i<a listoH as the rvrnhahlp sfartar fat strong guard, while Eliot Smith and Aaron Ponder will provide depth at tackle. South Carolina's defense moved to a 4-3 scheme and will i try to capitalize on its speed and * agility- Junior noseguard Eric gm, || Sullivan returns to the starting ; j|Ml o lineup, while David Tumipseed I and Stacey Evans combine for j Carolina's best pass rushing - ' ^ team. B*nn?tt An important key for Gamecock success falls on the shoulders of the secondaiy. Tony Watkins has led the team in tackles the past two seasons and is the only starter returning. Terry Cousin, Reggie Richardson and Chris Abrams will be competing for playing time for the Gamecocks. The downfall for USC in 1993 was losing big leaas late in games, 11 Carolina can turn tnat around they may be headed for their first winning season in four years. The Tennessee Volunteers lost their biggest tern** The BAII PLUS has unique^ Plus, it delivers cash Row i "^m for internal rate of retur Hnfl P8^ m v?lll Net present value (NP\ calculations. Deprecis HS*-" ""M' Advanced statistics. eting, finance or accounting major? 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In the backfield for Tennessee is 11 James Stewart, Aaron Hayden II and Mose Phillips. These three will get a lot more Opportunities! witVi tVio trrarlnatoH PViar. The offense is deep, but filling the shoes of Shuler, Garner 1 j and Fleming will be a difficult task for the Volunteers. On the defensive side, Tennessee looks a lot better. The defensive line is an- fig chored by Steve White and Shane Burton, who will have to play big to replace big play T- tin. __ . .1 TT . j men dames wuson ana norace Morris. Tennessee's tackle tandem of Cory Stone and Leland Taylor may be the weakest part of the defense, they do not have a great deal of experience and how they play against the run may determine Tennessees 1994 outcome. On the bright side for UT, Holsman Trophy their linebackers and sec- Bulldogs to a wli ondary positions are vastly talented and experienced. Reggie Ingram, DeRon ^ Jenkins and Jason Parker lead this unit and is capable of keeping teams from getting a lot of r big plays. How well Tennessee responds to new per- ? sonnel will determine their success in this years season. an The Wildcats of Kentucky finished 1993 6- ^or 6, and will be led this year by their backfield. Sophomore Moe Williams will be joined this year an by Donnell Gordon and Daymon Carter. Carter st? broke all of O.J. Simpson's rushing records at Wi the City College of San Francisco. an ce; BQOROUU ~ i Presei g for you o Eg Eg a* Eg ? a a o ? g (HWY 378) J E8 Eg Hz Eg With N 3 Eg FRBB KQOROLLr(>f^ display ^ ugh isiness )f-money. r analysis '1 Bond ition. p?w * Largest sel * We carry a vvcuei or\n ly as of pro and < 3 * Thousands * Apply now Sports youi i at asics | ?1994 Tl. IH000181 iominatic pp^ 'j|| " | 111 I '- " Vv , ,':. .- .. : : - : - - .:* . /.-I PPPF w ffr candidate Eric Zeler is ready to take tl ining season. Williams gained 928 yards last season for ?a,,~1-.. 1 c* :? ti?m:u?a_ 1?a r_.?. UlLUlIfcjr VJII J.U'1 COII ICO. lilC TfilUUltO IUSL lUUi their top five receivers and they will have to id replacements for them if they have hopes bettering last years record. Randy Wyatt will at split end this year, while Jaysuma Simms d Isaac Curtis will see a lot of action this year the Wildcats. The offensive line lost four starters last year * d will be led by senior Mark Askin who has irted every game for the last two years for the ildcats. The rest of the line is inexperienced d will be an important key for Kentucky's suc3s. If the line can give the backs holes to run FRBK BOOl it your USC H> r FREE BggroJ 135 SUNSET BLVD. fust across the Gervais Street Bridge Call: 791-4060 As im - 9:30pm 7 days a week < leal Purchase Expires 9-30-94 frbb bgoroll?freb Welcoi ISC Stu( < Next do< ection of USC apparel complete line of sporting got and from court to field. We a college team apparel (NBA & i of athletic shoes for vour own Belk charae car r Belk charge is always^welcc ! ii Receive i 20% OFI ; Your first pure! WMM J (regular price items % Excludes Oakle in in SEC through Kentucky could be bowl bound again. On the other side of the ball the Wildcats have depth. Senior Howard Carter, sophomores Chris Ward and Kurt Supe bring p experience with them into the "94 season. UK lost its best linebacker from 1993 in Marty t Moore, but Matt Neuss, David Snardon and Mike Schellenbeiger will fit nicely into the linebacker position. The secondary will be composed of mostly inexperienced players, however the Wildcats have several talented players to replace the four starters that are not back from *93. Senior Melvin Johnson, Van Hiles and Kiyo Wilson are the top candidates to start this season. Youth and the offensive line will determine Kentucky's finish in the SEC this season. Vanderbilt finished the 1993 season with two massacres at the hands of Florida (52-0) and Tennessee (62-14). With the beginning of the 1994 season the Commodores wiD be led by sophomore quarteiback Ronnie Gordon. Gordon posted wins over Kentucky and Navy before the last two games of the year. He also rushed for 139 yards and four touchdowns. Ik , Vanderbilt will have to im nrnvp crrontlv Inst, vnnrs nnmhnrs from the quarterback position in which 13 interceptions were thrown without a single touchdown being thrown. Their team offense was ranked 104 of 106 teams in total offense last season. ****** 0 The backfield position shows fi little hope with Royce Love and ? Durego Lewis coming back. The * receiving unit will not give the Commodores much more power ie Georgia this year, they are deep, but not explosive. The defense is the one bright spot for Vanderbilt. The squad gave up just 132.1 vards a crania last saasnn and sat a aahnnl record with 29 sacks. James Manley, Brian Boykin and Gerald Collins will lead the defense this year, and may keep the Commodores in a few games, giving the offense a chance to put points on the board. Once again the SEC proves to be one of the most competitive conferences in the nation. Any team is capable of winning the Eastern Division, but the road goes through Gainesville.. The SEC West will be previewed in Monday's Gamecock. 2 c~~){xxbj/ 1 ? <^uiAe^cui/c^AumJv g Welcome o Students r h ,? Worship 10am j5 11am starting Sept.4 R R r Located at Lee and San tee Streets in Five Points y| 799-7224 m/? tfoR?"01 . 111^ /v dents ? wards m ts H :>r to University across Blossom xfs from snowsking to Iso carry a wide variety NF|_). ^ UNIBB" d. Where at Howards )me" " r T T ~ ! i?AA ; v : ' STARTER. ) 1 V: I P". ' 1 iase P""68 only) 111 uc l IV RUSSELL? "s>\ l ImATHLETIC