Peter Alonso and Florida bounced back in impressive fashion. (Florida)

On The Mark: SEC Crystal Ball And More

Five weekends down, five to go in the Southeastern Conference. To no one’s surprise, Florida sits atop the standings. South Carolina is currently tied with the Gators at 11-4 while eastern mates Vanderbilt and Kentucky are within striking distance. In the west, preseason favorites Texas A&M and LSU are first and second while Mississippi State, Alabama, and Ole Miss are still alive. Those nine teams have the best chance to play beyond May with Alabama’s spot the most tenuous.

The next group of teams are trying to fight their way back into that discussion while also clawing to avoid slipping into[…]