Wednesday, September 3, 2008

SEC already showing why it is the nation's best football conference

If week one of the college football season revealed anything, it is that the SEC remains the best conference in the country.

While teams like Florida, Georgia, and Auburn abused creampuffs, other teams made impressive statements. Alabama buried Clemson, Kentucky embarrassed Louisville, and South Carolina shut out North Carolina State. Of course, Tennessee put a blotch on the conference's resume by losing to UCLA, but even the best conferences don't beat every non-conference opponent.

I know the rest of the country gets tired of hearing it, but the SEC rules. Until a conference comes along that can wrestle the crown away from it, the rest of the country should treat the conference with awed silence.

However, I believe a special nod should go to the Big 12. I like some of what I'm seeing from that conference. In addition to Oklahoma, I believe Missouri can be a special team if they can play some defense.

Week Two SEC picks: Florida over Miami (FL), Wake Forest over Ole Miss, South Carolina over Vanderbilt, Kentucky over Norfolk State, LSU over Troy, Auburn over Southern Mississippi, Alabama over Tulane, Mississippi State over Southeastern Louisiana, Arkansas over Louisiana-Monroe, Georgia over Central Michigan

Last week: 8-4 (.667)

3 comments:

Chris Martin said...

Vanderbilt 24 South Carolina 17 -- How about those 2-0 Vanderbilt Commodores. Obviously, I picked it the other way, but it's nice to see the 'Dores get a big win.

Joltin' Django said...

Vandy's going to a bowl game this year ... bank it (apologies to George Plaster).

Chris Martin said...

The most exciting game I saw this weekend was Middle Tennessee's upset of Maryland 24-14. Big win for the Blue Raiders who play Kentucky this week.