So the SEC dominance is finally ended, at least according to Big 10 fans desperate for more than two good teams. And if you ask the ACC (or the society for teams not good enough to make it in the SEC) they have national championships, a Heisman, and a better bowl record. And maybe they're all right, but maybe they're just kidding themselves. after all, the SEC still has schools in prominent recruiting territory, including Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Of course, the SEC has, despite all its depth and talent at every position, a major lacking in the most decisive postition on the field. Since the losses of players like Aaron Murray, AJ McCarron, and other key leaders at their respective schools, the SEC has been severely lacking talent and experience in the previous two seasons. Last season, a multitude of schools had career back-ups to fill a season, most noticeably Blake Sims at Alabama. So although these quarterbacks may have been decent, they served largely from the bench in the past four seasons of their career for a reason. Of course, major targets are on the horizon or are already here. Chad Kelly has played exceptionally all season, Kyler Murray has looked like a future star for Texas A&M in his shortened playing time, and the top pivot for the class of 2016, Jacob Eason, is expected to play for the University of Georgia next season. So although no SEC school is currently looking at a playoff berth, there are still a host of undefeated teams around the country, and some have certainly appeared weak at times (TCU) and the SEC still has four top ten teams in a season, six weeks in, that keeps thirteen undefeated power five teams on the polls. So like all seasons, a lot of unprecedented football, injuries, and suspensions have yet to take place (prayers to Nick Chubb). Enjoy the rest of the season, because a lot of excitement is left to be seen this season.
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