SEC POWER POLL RESULTS FOR WEEK 2
1. LSU, 151.1 points (8.5 first-place votes)
2. Alabama, 147.5 (4.5)
3. South Carolina, 121.5
4. Arkansas, 118.5
5. Florida, 102
6. Auburn, 94
7. Mississippi State, 73.5
8. Tennessee, 66
9. Georgia, 53.5
10. Vanderbilt, 43
11. Mississippi, 23
12. Kentucky, 20
Voters?
ALABAMA
Went far away from home to face a much better defense than they saw in Week 1, but still managed to cut their turnovers down from five to zero. If that sloppy performance against Kent State was just opening-day jitters on the part of the Tide QBs, it's officially time to raise the threat level back to red for Saban's team.--SB Nation Atlanta
Number 5 nationally in total defense and 47th nationally in total offense. Yeah, that sounds about right.--Get the Picture
This is looking just a bit like 2009 lite; the passing game has yet to really get going, but it'll be Death Star Operational when it does.--Rocky Top Talk
ARKANSAS
Through two games, the Hogs have only returned three kickoffs. My, those cupcakes are tasty.--Get the Picture
Could you imagine if they did have Knile Davis?--Leftover Hot Dog
Listen, when we get into conference play, gripes about Boise State's strength of schedule are fair game, but, until the Hogs actually man pig up and play someone, I don't want to hear about the easy row the Broncos have to hoe.--Dawg Sports
AUBURN
That defense is going to get them all killed one of these days. Then again, I remember saying that 20 or 30 times last year.--SBN Atlanta
It hasn't been pretty, but they're 2-0, with one of those victories coming against an actual SEC team.--Red Cup Rebellion
If I can credit the Bulldogs with a moral victory, am I also allowed to dock Gene Chizik for suffering moral defeats?--Dawg Sports
FLORIDA
Arkansas lite so far; we likely don't know anything about this team yet. Tennessee will tell a lot.--Rocky Top Talk
We'll find out how good they are versus the Vols next week.--A Sea of Blue
Looked good through the first two games but let's see how the Gators do against worthy opponents.--Leftover Hot Dog
GEORGIA
I feel a lot better after Georgia's season after this loss. They actually looked like they cared about the outcome, which is a step up from the Boise game.--And the Valley Shook
If you're looking for a silver lining in that 0-2 start, consider this: the Dawgs have likely faced the best quarterback, best running back, best wide receiver and two best defensive fronts they'll see all season.--Get the Picture
I just got Mark Richts resume in the mail.--A Sea of Blue
KENTUCKY
A much better performance on offense this week though that is not saying much.--The ACC & SEC Blog
The worst 2-0 team in history.--And the Valley Shook
I know, they're undefeated. They also trailed Central Michigan by a touchdown at halftime in Lexington. The ‘Cats are the shakiest 2-0 team in the league, which is saying something in a conference whose 2-0 teams include Auburn, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt.--Dawg Sports
LSU
Tigers are still the most impressive team in the nation thus far.--The ACC & SEC Blog
One thing to keep an eye on -- the Tigers are second in the conference in turnover margin and haven't thrown an interception yet. If Jarrett Lee can merely avoid screwing up, this team will go places.--Get the Picture
Once again, LSU completely baffles me. I read more into LSU actually taking care of business for once (which they've had issues with) than going all Springfield Mystery Spot on Oregon (which they do).--Rocky Top Talk
MISSISSIPPI
Houston Nutt would like to schedule more of Southern Illinois and less of everyone else.--The ACC & SEC Blog
Still looking for a reason they won't go 4-8 again this year, and still not finding one.--SBN Atlanta
I've spent most of this season avoiding Ole Miss. I plan on continuing this trend.--Rocky Top Talk
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Proud owner of the most useless skin on the wall; I'm not sure Memphis could even get six wins in D2 this year. Should give LSU fits, but expecting a win might be a slight bit optimistic.--Rocky Top Talk
MSU is the second school in a row to be victimized by Auburn's last-second heroics.--A Sea of Blue
I know they'll rebound from last week, but it's still hard to predict that State will not go winless against SEC West teams not named "Ole Miss" this fall.--Red Cup Rebellion
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina depends on Lattimore once again to pull them ahead. Lattimore had 176 yards on 22 carries. Garcia was miserable as he threw two intercpetions to bring Georgia back into the game.--Hog Database
The 'Cocks won their messy struggle with Georgia. But that secondary and Garcia are going to cost them some games this year.--Get the Picture
Who needs an offense when your defensive end can score twice?--A Sea of Blue
TENNESSEE
Great, your QB passes for 405 yards and 4 TD on 83% completion plus a TD on the ground and now nobody thinks you're a sleeper. Welcome to the land of expectations.--Rock Top Talk
News flash out of Knoxville -- Vols have a offense.--Leftover Hot Dog
The Vols are basically Arkansas with a worse color scheme and a bigger stadium. Well, that, and a win over Cincinnati that was tied at 14 after the first quarter in Knoxville.--Dawg Sports
VANDERBILT
Vanderbilt defeats defending Big East Champion.--Hog Database
The offense is still lucky to get out of its own way, but the defense is stout enough and they're disciplined in terms of turnovers. That's more or less the same recipe they used to get to a bowl game in '08.--SBN Atlanta
The Music City Mariners have a win over a team from an automatically-qualifying BCS conference. Yes, Connecticut still counts. No, really, it does.--Dawg Sports