Takeo Spikes was hired by ESPN’s SEC Network on Monday. And the former NFL and Auburn linebacker didn’t waste any time in getting noticed.
During Tuesday’s coverage of SEC Media Days, Spikes created a stir when he boldly predicted that South Carolina will upset UGA when the two SEC East teams play this season.
“I am completely sick of the disrespect that they’re putting on (South Carolina quarterback) Spencer Rattler,” Spikes said, via SDS. “And I didn’t even play quarterback. It’s so much the element of surprise.
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“We talk about how can a defense prepare for a quarterback that they haven’t seen, and that’s what Spencer Rattler’s going to bring to the table. Defenses can’t really say, ‘I know what you do until I get 3 to 4 games on the book.’ … But I’ve really got this team upsetting Georgia at home.”