SEC: Smothered and Covered

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CBSSports.com's Barrett Sallee keeps our fingers on the pulse of the conference with the twice-weekly show. He sniffs out truth from B.S. in his Coach Speak segment on Mondays, while giving the definitive word on controversial hot topics in his Ruling on the Field segment Thursdays. Powered by VSporto.

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SEC: Smothered and Covered episodes:

06.21.2018
Who Are The Best Running Backs in the SEC?
Running the football has always been a way of life in the SEC, and while the three yards and a cloud of dust philosophy may be a thing of the past, the need for an elite rusher remains a high...
06.21.2018
SEC's Top Running Backs #2: Kentucky's Bennie Snell
There is no shortage of elite running backs in the SEC, but four stand out above the rest. Barrett Sallee gives you his top four rushers, including Kentucky's Benny Snell, one of the conference's most underrated players. Peter Millar’s quality,...
06.21.2018
Barrett's Mailbag: Could Mike Leach be a Candidate at Missouri?
There's no need to panic at Missouri yet, but Tigers' head coach Barry Odom is definitely on a bit of a hot seat going into the 2018 season. If he fails to make it, could Washington State's Mike Leach...
06.21.2018
Barrett's Mailbag: Will Vanderbilt Ever Win the SEC East?
Five of the seven teams in the SEC East have found their way to Atlanta for the championship game. Could Vanderbilt ever join that group? Barrett Sallee looks at the Commodores' chances in this question from the mailbag. Peter...
06.18.2018
Which SEC Schools Benefit the Most From the New NCAA Rules?
Two huge policy changes shook college football this past week, as the NCAA set into effect new rules that will have an immediate impact on this season. Barrett Sallee takes a look at two SEC schools who will be...
06.14.2018
Who Are The Top Quarterbacks in the SEC?
There are a lot of top flight quarterbacks lining up under center this fall, but who is the best of the best? Barrett Sallee reveals his top four, plus four more who could easily join the ranks of the...
06.14.2018
SEC's Best QBs #4: Missouri's Drew Lock
There are a lot of top flight quarterbacks lining up under center this fall, but who is the best of the best? Barrett Sallee reveals his top four, plus four more who could easily join the ranks of the...
06.11.2018
SEC Heisman Odds: Who's Got a Real Shot and Who Has No Chance?
College football's brightest stars call the SEC home, so its no surprise several of the league's best made their way onto the early Heisman odds from Bovada. Barrett Sallee gives you the best bets and worst values to consider...
06.11.2018
SEC Heisman Odds: Drew Lock Won't Win Enough to Get Real Consideration
College football's brightest stars call the SEC home, so its no surprise several of the league's best made their way onto the early Heisman odds from Bovada. Barrett Sallee gives you the best bets and worst values to consider...
06.11.2018
Barrett's Mailbag: Will Kentucky Ever Beat Florida Again?
It's been over three decades since Kentucky walked off the field a winner against the Florida Gators. When will the Wildcats get their next win in this series? Barrett Sallee examines this SEC East rivalry in this question...
06.07.2018
What are the Best Bets for SEC Win Totals + Breaking Down the SEC's Best Rivalries
As legalized gambling begins to take root across the country, there's no better time than now to start placing your bets on this season's college football action. Barrett Sallee looks at the some win total over/unders he thinks could...
06.07.2018
Barrett's Best Bets: Missouri Over or Under 7.5 Wins?
Missouri remains one of the big question marks of the SEC offseason, as the Tigers return a great core and possibly the conference's best quarterback, but coaching remains a giant concern. Can the Tigers go over their projected total...
06.04.2018
What Are the Games to Mark on Your Calendar + Wrapping Up SEC Spring Meetings
Every week in the SEC is loaded with games you don't want to miss, but what are the ones you cannot miss this upcoming season? Barrett Sallee has six games he's already circled on the calendar, from great rivalries...
05.31.2018
What Was Learned at SEC Spring Meetings?
There was no shortage of topics to start what Steve Spurrier once coined as Talking Season, as the SEC Spring Meetings in Destin, FL put some possible new ideas into play. Barrett Sallee hits all of the highlights, plus...
05.28.2018
What Coaches Will Dominate the Headlines in the SEC + SEC Spring Meetings Preview
There's no questions the top coaches in the game call the SEC home, but who will be the one bringing home the Coach of the Year award? Who is on the hot seat? Barrett Sallee looks to the...
05.28.2018
SEC Coaching Predictions: It's a "Hinge Year" For Barry Odom at Missouri
Coming off a late season push that saw Missouri back in a bowl game, its tough to say head coach Barry Odom would be on a hot seat. Barrett Sallee explains that Odom may not be on the firing...
05.28.2018
SEC Coaching Predictions: Derek Mason Needs to Improve Now
Vanderbilt has the pieces to be competitive in the SEC East, but last season's record means Derek Mason could be coaching for his job in 2018. Barrett Sallee takes a look at what the Commodores' head man needs to...
05.28.2018
SEC Spring Meetings: Will the Conference Move Towards Alcohol Sales?
Football and an ice cold beer go hand in hand, unless you're at a game on an SEC campus. Will this be the year the conference moves to allow schools to sell alcohol at games? Barrett Sallee says...
05.24.2018
Two Big Items on the SEC Spring Meetings Docket + Bill Bender SEC's Early Predictions
Next weekend, the SEC's leadership will be in Destin for its annual spring meeting, and there are two big ticket items on the docket for review. Barrett Sallee breaks both pieces of legislation down, then talks with Bill Bender...
05.21.2018
Players to Watch This Upcoming Season + Does Joe Burrow Make LSU a Contender?
Who are the players that will dominate the headlines in the SEC this upcoming season? Which freshman will have the biggest day one impact? Which stars won't deliver on the preseason hype? Barrett Sallee has all the...
05.21.2018
SEC Player Predictions: Drew Lock Won't Meet the Hype
Drew Lock returned for his season hoping to improve on an incredible junior campaign. Barrett Sallee thinks with a new offensive coordinator calling plays, Lock won't be able to match last year's success.
05.17.2018
QB Issues at LSU and Florida, Best SEC Heisman Candidates, and Texas Fears Texas A&M
Quarterbacks are always the most important topic in college football, and this offseason has a lot of focus on that position in the SEC. Barrett Sallee looks at the situations developing at LSU and Florida, then talks three SEC...
05.14.2018
Way Too Early Preview: Division Winners, Surprise Teams, and Who Will Disappoint
It might be a little far into the offseason to call it a way too early preview, but Barrett Sallee brings you the first of a four part series covering everything he's expecting to this fall in the SEC. ...
05.14.2018
Way Too Early SEC East Disappointment: Missouri Tigers
Drew Lock returns, but Missouri's decision to bring Derek Dooley aboard as offensive coordinator has Barrett Sallee concerned the Tiger quarterback could regress, and his team with him. That's why he's got Missouri as his disappointment team in the...
05.10.2018
New Coaching Millionaires + Ruling on CBSSports.com's Coaching Rankings
When its the offseason, you know you are going to see a lot of lists. CBSSports.com recently ordered all the Power 5 head coaches, and Barrett Sallee goes back through to give some thoughts in Ruling on the Field....
05.10.2018
Barrett Sallee: Let the Joe Burrow Sweepstakes Begin
Ohio State quarterback Joe Burrow has announced his intention to transfer out, and a number of SEC schools would be great fits for the former Buckeye. Barrett Sallee takes a look at the potential contenders for Burrow's services.
05.07.2018
Alabama Has the One-Up on Central Florida + One Former SEC QB Says Take Pruitt Over Smart
It may be one of the slow periods in the SEC offseason, but there are still plenty of storylines popping up weekly around the conference. Barrett Sallee breaks all of that down, plus goes into the mailbag for a...
05.07.2018
Barrett's Mailbag: Will Kentucky Make it Three Straight Bowls?
Kentucky has built the foundation under Mark Stoops, can the Wildcats add to that this season with another bowl appearance? Barrett Sallee makes his prediction with this question from the mailbag.
05.03.2018
Who Is Looking Good After Spring Practice And Who Has Questions to Answer?
Spring practice is over across the SEC, and now teams head into the offseason hoping what was learned sticks with the players. Barrett Sallee has two teams he thinks are in great shape following the preseason, and two others...
04.30.2018
Who Found the Best Fit in the NFL Draft + Wrapping Up Shea Patterson's Saga
Once again, the SEC led the nation in draft picks, and a number of 2017's stars are headed to the next level. Barrett Sallee takes a look at the players he thinks landed in the best spot, plus wraps...
04.26.2018
Who's Moved Up in the Post-Spring Power Rankings + SEC in the NFL Draft First Round
Spring practice is done across the SEC, so its time to recalculate the Preseason Power Rankings. Barrett Sallee goes top to bottom across the conference with his analysis, plus takes a look at the SEC superstars his CBS Sports...
04.26.2018
SEC Post-Spring Power Rankings: #14 Vanderbilt Commodores
Spring practice is done across the SEC, so its time to recalculate the Preseason Power Rankings. Barrett Sallee goes top to bottom across the conference with his analysis, starting with Vanderbilt at #14.
04.26.2018
SEC Post-Spring Power Rankings: #13 Kentucky Wildcats
Spring practice is done across the SEC, so its time to recalculate the Preseason Power Rankings. Barrett Sallee goes top to bottom across the conference with his analysis, and has the Kentucky Wildcats coming in at #13.
04.26.2018
SEC Post-Spring Power Rankings: #11 Missouri Tigers
Spring practice is done across the SEC, so its time to recalculate the Preseason Power Rankings. Barrett Sallee goes top to bottom across the conference with his analysis, putting Missouri in at #11.
04.23.2018
Three Spring Games Highlight Quarterback Battles to Watch
Five SEC teams played their spring game this past Saturday, and in three of them saw questions rise from the scrimmage at the most important position. Barrett Sallee tracks all five games, then welcomes Andy Staples of Sports...
04.19.2018
Do Alabama and Georgia Start Their Path to the National Title With This Weekend's Spring Games?
Alabama and Georgia look to keep their spots atop the SEC in 2018, and it begins this weekend with their respective spring games. Barrett Sallee previews those two plus three other scrimmages happening this weekend, plus welcomes ESPN's Booger...
04.19.2018
Barrett's Mailbag: Could Benny Snell Be a Heisman Candidate?
If you asked the average fan who is the SEC's leading returning rusher, they probably wouldn't guess Kentucky's Benny Snell. Could Snell parlay a big season into Heisman candidacy? Barrett Sallee answers that question from his mailbag. Stop hair...
04.16.2018
Three Quarterback Battles to Watch + SEC Spring Game Recaps
Four more spring games wrapped up the preseason around the SEC this past weekend. Barrett Sallee takes a look at each one to see what we can learn about those teams, plus hits three different schools who have three...
04.16.2018
Spring Game Recap: Kentucky Wildcats
Four SEC schools wrapped up spring with the annual showcase game this past weekend. Barrett Sallee goes across the conference to recap all four games and give his thoughts on how each team looks set for the fall. Stop hair...
04.16.2018
Spring Game Recap: Missouri Tigers
Four SEC schools wrapped up spring with the annual showcase game this past weekend. Barrett Sallee goes across the conference to recap all four games and give his thoughts on how each team looks set for the fall. Stop hair...
04.12.2018
Four More Spring Games to Preview + Why Ole Miss is Right Against Shea Patterson
Spring practice comes to an end this weekend at four more SEC schools with the annual spring games. Barrett Sallee breaks down all four, plus answers some of your questions from the mailbag, and goes into detail of why...
04.12.2018
Spring Game Preview: Missouri Tigers
Four SEC programs will take the field for the end of spring practice this weekend. Barrett Sallee takes a look all of those upcoming showcases and details what he's looking for in the action from Gainesville, College Station, Columbia,...
04.12.2018
Spring Game Preview: Kentucky Wildcats
Four SEC programs will take the field for the end of spring practice this weekend. Barrett Sallee takes a look all of those upcoming showcases and details what he's looking for in the action from Gainesville, College Station, Columbia,...
04.09.2018
Spring Football Focus: Peter Burns On Kentucky and Mark Stoops Building Confidence
Kentucky continues to build up its program under Mark Stoops, and the Wildcats want to take another step forward this season. Peter Burns of the SEC Network was in Lexington recently, and he tells Barrett Sallee he saw a...
04.09.2018
Spring Game Recaps + Making Sense of ESPN's Projected Win Totals in the SEC
Three SEC programs capped off the preseason with spring games this past weekend. Barrett Sallee visits all three to see what, if anything can be learned from those performances, and welcomes Peter Burns of the SEC Network to give...
04.05.2018
Spring Game Preview + Breaking Down the SEC East Quarterbacks
Three SEC programs will take the field for the end of spring practice this weekend. Barrett Sallee takes a look all of those upcoming showcases, then hits on the SEC East's top quarterbacks. Who's the best of the...
04.05.2018
SEC East Quarterback Breakdown: Missouri's Drew Lock
There are some teams in the SEC East blessed with talented quarterbacks, and some teams still trying to figure things out at the most important position. Barrett Sallee goes team by team to look at the signal callers who...
04.05.2018
SEC East Quarterback Breakdown: Kentucky's Gunnar Hoak
There are some teams in the SEC East blessed with talented quarterbacks, and some teams still trying to figure things out at the most important position. Barrett Sallee goes team by team to look at the signal callers who...
04.05.2018
SEC East Quarterback Breakdown: Vanderbilt's Kyle Shurmur
There are some teams in the SEC East blessed with talented quarterbacks, and some teams still trying to figure things out at the most important position. Barrett Sallee goes team by team to look at the signal callers who...
04.02.2018
Mid-Spring Storylines to Watch, Mike Golic Jr. Talks SEC, and Barrett's Mailbag
Spring practice is wrapping up at some SEC schools and just heating up at others. Barrett Sallee talks a look at all the hot topics around college football's best conference, then catches up with ESPN's Mike Golic Jr., fresh...

What's SEC: Smothered and Covered about?

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SEC: Smothered and Covered episodes:

Who Are The Best Running Backs in the SEC?

SEC's Top Running Backs #2: Kentucky's Bennie Snell

Barrett's Mailbag: Could Mike Leach be a Candidate at Missouri?

Barrett's Mailbag: Will Vanderbilt Ever Win the SEC East?

Which SEC Schools Benefit the Most From the New NCAA Rules?

Who Are The Top Quarterbacks in the SEC?

SEC's Best QBs #4: Missouri's Drew Lock

SEC Heisman Odds: Who's Got a Real Shot and Who Has No Chance?

SEC Heisman Odds: Drew Lock Won't Win Enough to Get Real Consideration

Barrett's Mailbag: Will Kentucky Ever Beat Florida Again?

What are the Best Bets for SEC Win Totals + Breaking Down the SEC's Best Rivalries

Barrett's Best Bets: Missouri Over or Under 7.5 Wins?

What Are the Games to Mark on Your Calendar + Wrapping Up SEC Spring Meetings

What Was Learned at SEC Spring Meetings?

What Coaches Will Dominate the Headlines in the SEC + SEC Spring Meetings Preview

SEC Coaching Predictions: It's a "Hinge Year" For Barry Odom at Missouri

SEC Coaching Predictions: Derek Mason Needs to Improve Now

SEC Spring Meetings: Will the Conference Move Towards Alcohol Sales?

Two Big Items on the SEC Spring Meetings Docket + Bill Bender SEC's Early Predictions

Players to Watch This Upcoming Season + Does Joe Burrow Make LSU a Contender?

SEC Player Predictions: Drew Lock Won't Meet the Hype

QB Issues at LSU and Florida, Best SEC Heisman Candidates, and Texas Fears Texas A&M

Way Too Early Preview: Division Winners, Surprise Teams, and Who Will Disappoint

Way Too Early SEC East Disappointment: Missouri Tigers

New Coaching Millionaires + Ruling on CBSSports.com's Coaching Rankings

Barrett Sallee: Let the Joe Burrow Sweepstakes Begin

Alabama Has the One-Up on Central Florida + One Former SEC QB Says Take Pruitt Over Smart

Barrett's Mailbag: Will Kentucky Make it Three Straight Bowls?

Who Is Looking Good After Spring Practice And Who Has Questions to Answer?

Who Found the Best Fit in the NFL Draft + Wrapping Up Shea Patterson's Saga

Who's Moved Up in the Post-Spring Power Rankings + SEC in the NFL Draft First Round

SEC Post-Spring Power Rankings: #14 Vanderbilt Commodores

SEC Post-Spring Power Rankings: #13 Kentucky Wildcats

SEC Post-Spring Power Rankings: #11 Missouri Tigers

Three Spring Games Highlight Quarterback Battles to Watch

Do Alabama and Georgia Start Their Path to the National Title With This Weekend's Spring Games?

Barrett's Mailbag: Could Benny Snell Be a Heisman Candidate?

Three Quarterback Battles to Watch + SEC Spring Game Recaps

Spring Game Recap: Kentucky Wildcats

Spring Game Recap: Missouri Tigers

Four More Spring Games to Preview + Why Ole Miss is Right Against Shea Patterson

Spring Game Preview: Missouri Tigers

Spring Game Preview: Kentucky Wildcats

Spring Football Focus: Peter Burns On Kentucky and Mark Stoops Building Confidence

Spring Game Recaps + Making Sense of ESPN's Projected Win Totals in the SEC

Spring Game Preview + Breaking Down the SEC East Quarterbacks

SEC East Quarterback Breakdown: Missouri's Drew Lock

SEC East Quarterback Breakdown: Kentucky's Gunnar Hoak

SEC East Quarterback Breakdown: Vanderbilt's Kyle Shurmur

Mid-Spring Storylines to Watch, Mike Golic Jr. Talks SEC, and Barrett's Mailbag