As opening day looms across the conference, let's examine the divisions and determine how things may turn out. In this first installment, we will take a look at the Western Division of the SEC.

Last season, the race for the divisional title hinged upon the Alabama-LSU game. Will that be true this year as well or will another team, like Ole Miss, have something to say about who ends up in Atlanta?

1). Alabama Crimson Tide-

Nick Saban leads the Tide into 2009 still smarting from the two game collapse to end last season. The focal point through spring and going into fall camp has been all about finishing. The Tide will benefit this season from their schedule as most of the difficult games will be a...

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