SEC's First Week Proved It Is Deepest Conference in College Football

The SEC showed this week that it is as deep a conference as you can find.  There were teams that performed nicely, solidly, and unfortunately, poorly.  Let's take a look at the teams that fit into these three categories after Week One.

First, to the teams that performed well.  Florida, LSU, and Georgia did what they were supposed to do.  However you can't really gauge how good they are due to their competition.  No disrespect, but Appalachian St., Hawai'i, and Georgia Southern weren't going to give these teams any difficulty.

Don't get me wrong, these teams are great—but I'll reserve further judgment until they play bigger competition.

Alabama looked the best of all SEC teams.  The fact they won isn't the issue—the way they won floored me.  You know you really did something if the opposing coach calls you and asks, "What happened?"  Again, this is Week One, but if this is any indication on how they will perform, a nine-win season shouldn't be that out of the question.

Ole Miss, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and—for the second half—South Carolina looked solid in their respective efforts.  Not much more can be said, because I need to see these teams more to get a better feel on them.

For instance, we will find out real quick about Vanderbilt and South Carolina.  The game this Thursday will give us a read on whether or not these teams are bowl worthy.

Auburn is in a weird situation.  They looked really good on special teams and defense, but the offense needs to perform better for me to be a believer.  I will reserve further analysis on them until they determine a QB, but for now I don't see a glaring problem.

Now to the embarrassments: Mississippi St., Arkansas, and Tennessee.  Arkansas struggled mightily against Western Illinois—enough said.  Mississippi St., due to financial reasons, had to go to Rustin, and in return they looked awful offensively and lost.

Tennessee looks completely lost without David Cutcliffe on offense.  If this is the best they can put up, my prediction of seven wins will be on the upside.

Week One showed that the SEC still is the deepest conference.  However, before the victors this week get too excited, remember there is still a long season remaining—long enough for some to rise up, and others to fall to rock bottom.