SEC Power Rankings: Week 2

After two weeks of play, here's a look at how this committee of one thinks thinks the Southeastern Conference teams stack up. Who would have thought that Vanderbilt would be ranked this high? For another power ranking, check out our good friends at MrSEC.com.

1. Florida (2-0): The only concern is that the Gators still haven't found a running back other to take the load off that Tebow kid. Oh yea, and Warren Sapp called Urban Meyer a "classless dirtbag."

2. Georgia (2-0): This video says all you need to know about Knowshon Moreno.

3. LSU (1-0): Football just hasn't seemed as important after Hurricane Gustav swept through Louisiana. The Tigers return to action for the first time since August 30 when they smashed Appalachian State.

4. Auburn (2-0): Looks like the Tigers are going to stick with quarterback Chris Todd, who impressed in his first start last weekend against Southern Miss. But, as much as talk as there's been about the revamped offense, Auburn's strength is still its "D."

5. Alabama (2-0): The Tide didn't look nearly as impressive against Tulane, but a win is a win.

6. Vanderbilt (2-0, 1-0 SEC): The best part about Vanderbilt's 24-17 victory over South Carolina? Watching the offensive line dominate when the game mattered most. How often have you seen a Commodore squad do that?

7. Kentucky (2-0): Coach Rich Brooks thinks the Wildcats deserve more respect for their 2-0 start. If UK wins in SEC play, the notoriety will come.

8. Tennessee (0-1): Tennessee seems to do best when it's counted out. At least that's what Phillip Fulmer and the rest of Vol Nation is hoping...

9. Ole Miss (1-1): The Rebels were three seconds away from pulling off a huge win in Winston-Salem. Despite the loss, there's a lot to like about this squad, Jevan Snead in particular.

10. South Carolina (1-1): Forget click-clack. For Steve Spurrier, it's more like tick-tock. That is, time's running out in Columbia, especially if he keeps losing to Vandy.

11. Mississippi State (1-1): The Bulldogs bounced back with a 34-10 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, but I'm still not sold on their offense.

12. Arkansas (2-0): Don't let their record fool you. The Razorbacks are not very good.

Last week: 1. Florida 2. Georgia 3. LSU 4. Alabama 5. Auburn 6. South Carolina 7. Kentucky 8. Ole Miss 9. Vanderbilt 10. Tennessee 11. Arkansas 12. Mississippi State

SEC Power Rankings: Week 1

After one week of play, here's a look at how this committee of one thinks the Southeastern Conference teams stack up. For other SEC power rankings, check out Chris Low at ESPN.com and our good friends at MrSEC.com.

1. Florida (1-0): The Gators smashed Hawaii 56-10 and while some questions remain about their defense, good luck finding a team that outscores them.

2. Georgia (1-0): The nation fell in love with Knowshon Moreno, Matthew Stafford and the rest of the Bulldogs this offseason, and for good reason. However, they've already been decimated by injuries and face a brutal schedule, making a national title that much tougher.

3. LSU (1-0): Take that, Michigan. The Tigers trounced Appalachian State in week one and despite their inexperience at quarterback, could very well challenge for another SEC championship.

4. Alabama (1-0): Nick Saban is trying to downplay the Tide's 34-10 thrashing of Clemson, but not us.

5. Auburn (1-0): The Tony Franklin era got off to a somewhat shaky start, but with their defense, the Tigers have time to get their offense in sync.

6. South Carolina (1-0): Kenny McKinley and the rest of the South Carolina wide receivers are still upset that D.J. Moore called them "average" after the Commodores beat them 17-6 a year ago. Unless the Gamecocks find a quarterback, they won't even have a chance to prove Moore wrong tomorrow night.

7. Kentucky (1-0): Quarterback Mike Hartline looked iffy in his first career start, but the Wildcat defense proved that it's legit.

8. Ole Miss (1-0): The Rebels could turn out to be the surprise team in the SEC, but it's just not the same without Coach O.

9. Vanderbilt (1-0): Erin Andrews and the rest of the ESPN crew is coming to Nashville tomorrow night to see if the Dores can finally win a big SEC game at home.

10. Tennessee (0-1): While I almost always root for SEC schools in non-league games, I have to admit that I wasn't too heartbroken on Monday night.

11. Arkansas (1-0): The Razorbacks barely got by Western Illinois, a good sign that it's going to be a long year in Fayetteville.

12. Mississippi State (0-1): The Bulldogs were terrible on offense in their 22-14 loss at Louisiana Tech, and it's hard to find a reason why they're going to get much better.

SEC Power Rankings

Before the SEC Tournament kicks off in the ATL on Thursday, I figured it'd be good to see where each team stands. Disagree? As always, leave your comments below...

1) Tennessee (28-3, 14-2)
The Vols may have captured their first SEC regular season title since 1967, but can they find success in the league tournament later this week? They're 7-16 since 1992, including 0-3 as the No. 1 seed.

2) Mississippi State (21-9, 12-4)
Despite a slow start, the Bulldogs ultimately lived up to their preseason hype. With the SEC's best defense (65 points per game) and phenom Jamont Gordon running the offense, I doubt any team wants to face State in the Big Dance.

3) Vanderbilt (25-6, 10-6)
How do you follow up a thrilling overtime victory over Mississippi State on Senior Night? By losing at lowly Alabama. An amazing home team (19-0) and dismal road team, the Commodores' seed will be determined by their performance on a neutral site in Atlanta.

4) Kentucky (20-10, 12-4)
Somewhere Ashley Judd is beaming. Somehow these Wildcats are headed to the NCAA Tournament. On another note, other than Gardner-Webb, their early losses (UAB, at Houston, San Diego), aren't terrible, especially when you take all the injuries into account.

5) Ole Miss (21-9, 7-9)
The 2008 version of Arkansas may need to string together a few victories in Atlanta to secure a bid, but regardless, you have to commend Andy Kennedy for the job he's done with a Rebel squad that was expected to finish last in the league.

6) Arkansas (20-10, 9-7)
This team continues to confuse me. Clearly talented enough to be in the tourney, the Razorbacks can never seem to put it all together. They've lost three of five and will probably need to beat Auburn/Vanderbilt on Friday to stay in contention for a bid.

7) Florida (21-10, 8-8)
To steal a line from Rick Pitino, Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer aren't walking through that door. The Gator Boys have lost seven of 10, with their victories coming against Georgia (twice) and South Carolina, and will probably not even have a chance to go back-to-back-to-back.

8) LSU (13-17, 6-10)
Want proof that LSU made the right decision in firing lunatic John Brady? The Tigers were 1-6 in SEC play with him and 5-4 without him. On a completely random note, LSU has to be the skinniest team in the league. They've got guys 6'10, 205, 6'10, 218 and 6'11, 205. That means if I'm 5'10 (on a good day), I should weigh about 27 pounds, right?

9) Alabama (16-15, 5-11)
At least the Crimson Tide were able to celebrate Senior Night, upsetting Vandy in overtime. Here's to hoping point guard Ronald Steele makes a full comeback next season.

10) South Carolina (13-17, 5-11)
Two things that are true: Devan Downey gives opposing teams headaches and Little Davey Odom (read John Feinstein's A March to Madness) will be missed.

11) Georgia (13-16, 4-12)
It's been a long season for the Bulldogs and coach Dennis Felton is on the hot seat. One quick question: Can Knowshon Moreno play basketball?

12) Auburn (14-15, 4-12)
Wait, Auburn still has a basketball team? Football fans have already begun salivating over offensive coordinator Tony Franklin and the new-look offense.