1. How is Stephen Garcia doing?
All indications are that South Carolina's fifth-year semi-reinstated quarterback has been on his best behavior and has emerged as a leader during USC's summer workouts. However, today will likely be the first time coach Steve Spurrier will be asked to give great detail about just where Garcia stands. Spurrier is on the record as saying Garcia will probably be released from his probationary period and fully back on the team by the start of camp in August. Will the Head Ball Coach continue to sing that tune or go a step further and officially announce the Lutz, Fla., native's return?
2. Will the Vanderbilt coach steal the show again?
In 2010, Vandy interim coach Robbie Caldwell was the hit of Media Days thanks to a press conference that seemed more like a stand-up routine. The Pageland, S.C., native had the entire room in stitches with stories about his youth and days on a turkey farm insemination crew. However, Caldwell is gone after a 2-10 campaign, and James Franklin, the former Maryland offensive coordinator, is in. Franklin has been a breath of fresh air since he arrived in Nashville, injecting enthusiasm into the longtime moribund program via his popular Twitter account and several unprecedented commitments received from blue chip recruits. Can he keep it going and further convey his message of a program on the rise?
3. Can Jordan Jefferson make the leap?
LSU's much-maligned quarterback is always a prime candidate for Tiger fans to complain about, but a more suitable signal caller has yet to materialize in Baton Rouge, La., to answer the calls for Jefferson's benching. Now there is word that Jefferson looks like a changed man now that former Louisville coach and new LSU offensive coordinator Steve Kragthorpe has begun to work with him. Jefferson was reportedly a standout performer at Eli and Peyton Manning's annual quarterback camp a few weeks back. Can Jefferson, the last student-athlete scheduled to speak on Friday to conclude Media Days, finally come into his own and perform at the level LSU has longed for him to reach?
4. Who is in line to replace Greg McElroy at Alabama?
A.J. McCarron, a redshirt sophomore who served as McElroy's back-up last season, appears the favorite to quarterback the Crimson Tide this fall. However, they are high on true freshman Phillip Sims in Tuscaloosa, and no indications have been made that Sims won't have a fair chance to win the job outright. The decision could make or break Alabama's chances to win the SEC and make a run at another national title. With a young receiving corps, a solid quarterback will be needed to lead and make plays in order to support Trent Richardson and the stellar rush attack.
5. How will preseason voting shake out?
South Carolina will likely leave Hoover as the favorite to win the East for the first time in program history. It remains to be seen how big of a frontrunner the Gamecocks will be, though. Georgia returns a great deal, and expectations are high in Athens after a phenomenal recruiting class headed up by tailback Isaiah Crowell and is receiving buzz as a potential SEC and BCS sleeper. Will Muschamp appears to have his hands full at Florida, but some believe last season's 8-5 finish was an aberration and the Gators will again be in the thick of the divisional race. In the West, Alabama will likely be voted the favorite to get to Atlanta, but LSU, Arkansas and even upstart Mississippi State will likely get votes as well. Whichever two teams get tabbed shouldn't start planning for the Georgia Dome just yet — last year's picks of Alabama and Florida both missed the title game.