Oct 4, 2014; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Hugh Freeze during the first half against Alabama Crimson Tide at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Aug 30, 2014; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn reacts during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports Oct 4, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
The SEC West dominated the headlines last season, as all seven teams looked unstoppable against competition outside their division after amassing a 28-0 non-conference record. However the postseason was not kind to the West, as the division went 2-5 in their bowl games and were beat soundly in nationally televised bowl games.
This has led to an offseason narrative questioning the strength of the league, which continues to bleed into the 2015 news cycle as the season draws near.
With the mounting negativity hanging around the SEC West, the only surefire solution is to regain respect on the field of play. Expect the West to bounce back in a big way, as the teams seek their vengeance in 2015:
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