Well, we're two weeks into the new season of college football. Here is a quick look at my five top fives in the SEC.
Top Five Teams
1. Florida Gators
I'm sure the Georgia fans will hate me for this, but the UF defense looks improved, and their offense has what seems like an infinite amount of weapons.
2. Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia has lived up to the hype, but they have played against lesser competition than the Gators.
3. Auburn Tigers
Auburn showed that they could run against UL-Monroe and showed that they could pass against Southern Miss. Their defense is brutal. Now, about those fumbles...
4. Alabama Crimson Tide
The Tide absolutely dominated a top 10 Clemson team but followed that up with a less impressive victory over Tulane. Impressive or not, they're still 2-0.
5. LSU Tigers
LSU fans will now be the ones biting my head off. This could be because I was never on the App State bandwagon, or because I'm still not convinced of Andrew Hatch being an SEC-caliber quarterback. LSU can prove itself to me on Sept. 20.
Top Five Offensive Players
1. Tim Tebow
One word describes Tebow on the field: Beast.
2. Knowshon Moreno
Last year's freshman phenom looks to be avoiding the sophomore slump: He is averaging 8.7 yards per carry en route to 310 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns.
3. Ben Tate
Auburn's running back has really emerged. Against ULM, he had 120 all-purpose yards, and he added 122 more against Southern Miss—all this while splitting time with Lester, Davis, and Smith in the backfield.
4. Charles Scott
In just one game this year, LSU's tailback has 160 rushing yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns.
5. Andre Smith
He helped anchor an offensive line that dominated Clemson, and the drop-off was noticeable when he didn't play against Tulane.
Top Five Surprises
1. Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama was a heavy underdog against Clemson, and they crushed the Tigers. No letdown against Tulane the week after.
2. Vanderbilt Commodores
After beating Miami (OH) in Week One, Vandy overcame a 10-3 halftime deficit to defeat the then-No. 24 South Carolina Gamecocks.
3. Mark Ingram
The freshman flew under the radar all spring and has run wild for the Tide, amassing 171 total yards so far this year.
4. Tennessee Volunteers
This is by no means a good surprise. The Vols intercepted UCLA quarterback Kevin Craft four times and still lost. Bye bye Fat Phil?
5. Auburn running game
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