Well, John Mateer had big things to prove. He was supposed to be Brent Venables’ pen to write a blockbuster story, erasing the 6-7 overall record from last year. And instead of boasting a proud ‘I knew, I can do it’ smile, Venables’ quarterback is left with a sigh. The heavy breathing comes from their playoff hopes getting dim with 2 SEC losses. Talking about the path that is left for Mateer and Co. to cover? 4 ranked opponents are waiting, making it a road full of thorns. Now, you know where that sigh comes from during Mateer’s postgame presser.

“Just not finishing on top. I mean, we had it. Like we had the opportunity to do it. And I didn’t get it done,” said the heartbroken quarterback. And not just Mateer. The missed opportunities in the loss to Lane Kiffin’s squad are going to

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