1. LSU (13), 165 points
Most of us think they're the best team in the conference.
- Auburn, 138 points
- Georgia, 133.5 points
- Florida (1), 124.5 points
[Editor's Note: For reference, the No. 1 vote is courtesy of Roll Bama Roll.]
- Alabama, 121 points
- Tennessee, 96 points
- Arkansas, 86 points
- Kentucky, 71 points
- Mississippi State, 57 points
- South Carolina, 51 points
- Vanderbilt, 35 points
- Mississippi, 14 points
1. LSU
The win aside, this past Saturday was the first time all season that the Tigers -- both the team and their coach -- didn't really seem to have everything under control. There were a lot of stupid penalties and a few head-scratching play calls, to the point where I had to wonder if the crowd, the Alabama team, or Saban himself had really gotten into LSU's head. I still think they're the best team in the conference, but in the grand scheme of things, I'm not nearly as confident as I was a week ago that the Tigers would beat, say, Ohio State or Oregon on a neutral field.--Doug, Hey Jenny Slater
Those stupid mistakes were all made by SABAN'S recruits.--And the Valley Shook
2. Auburn
Ate a cupcake, but did so with conviction.--Glenn, A Sea of Blue
Murdering Tennessee Tech means nothing. Hope those walk-ons enjoyed their brief moment in the sun.--Todd, Roll Bama Roll
3. Georgia
Nothing shows how crazy a year its been in the SEC than Georgia being a consensus 2 on our ballot. They should have lost to Vanderbilt, got trounced by UT, and beat Florida in the cocktail party. Saturday's game between the hedges, coupled with a UT loss to the Razorbacks will put Georgia in the driver's seat for a trip to Atlanta. A loss, on the other hand, means the East title is still very much up for grabs.--Vanderbilt Sports Line
Troy? Really? Perhaps you should have saved the 50-man celebration for the Trojans.--The Hog Blogger
4. Florida
The Bow is banged up pretty good, it was predicted running that finesse offense in the SEC may have broken the Bow....--Jai, Loser with Socks
Their explosive offense got back to being explosive. Sure, it was against Vandy, but just ask Steve Spurrier how amiable the Commie D is to getting your offense clicking.--Todd, RBR
5. Alabama
Bama lost a close game to a TOP 10 opponent. They lost that game for one reason...probation. Bama will be back from this because they ARE ALABAMA...CBS Announcers provided this nugget: "Teams that play Alabama are the most penalized in the SEC." The 100 dollar handshake is in style again!--Jai, LWS
Javier Arenas may be the most underrated player in the SEC. He scares the living daylights out of me. In fact, I didn't even realize I had living daylights until that punt return against LSU, after which I seized up and coughed a couple of times, and there they were. So thanks for that, Javier. May my Tigers kick the ball so far away from you you'll have to dial 1 and the area code to speak to it. (P.S. Bama fans wanting to gripe about the officiating: Your team got outgained 2 to 1 and just two games ago the replay booth saved their fortunate asses. There's no leg to stand on here.)--Jerry, The Joe Cribbs Car Wash
6. Tennessee
Ate a ragin' Cajun-spiced cupcake. John Chavis should be crying himself to sleep this week after the DMac and Felix Jones show Saturday night.--Quinton McDawg, Georgia Sports Blog
Who wants to win the "no, you go play LSU in Atlanta!" game that is the SEC East?--Tide Druid
7. Arkansas
Wow. Wow. Wow. When DMac is on, he is absolutely breathtaking. One of the mildly sad things about Arkansas is that DMac continues to overshadow great performances by Felix Jones. The Hawgs need a big win on the road and Knoxville looks far more promising than Baton Rouge.--Quinton, GSB
The "give the ball to McFadden and Jones: game plan worked real good and they made it look like a video game against SC run defense.--Flounder, Leftover Hot Dog
8. Kentucky
Again, which team will the Commmies get on Saturday is the question. The fact that this game is not on TV makes me nuts; the fact that UK is coming off a bye and a loss scares me to death. Still, the Wildcats end with 3 tough games (@Vandy, @ Georgia, UT), and it's possible this team could either win out and get to Atlanta (need some help), or go in the tank.--VSL
Now the undisputed holder of the game's two longest losing streaks to a single opponent, making Wildcat fans probably the only set of supporters in the country outside of South Bend who weren't overjoyed when Navy took down the Irish. And if it doesn't happen this year against the Vols, when will it?--Jerry, JCCW
9. Mississippi State
At least Croom has already won the necessary games to keep his job for one more year.--Flounder, LOHD
Can the Bulldogs catch an emotionally spend Bama team napping? MSU is not the type of team you want to play if you aren't ready to play a physical game.--Scott, Orange & Blue Hue
10. South Carolina
The slide continues. When the strength of your team doesn't show up you won't win many games. How much of USC's problems are talent and how much is mental? In previous seasons the Gamecocks improved as the year went along, this year seems to be the opposite.--Scott, O&BH
Well, at least they're picking new and different ways to lose each week: sputtering offense against Vandy, inexplicable mental breakdowns against Tennessee, and now a defense that couldn't shoot straight (or stop anybody) against Arkansas.--Doug, HJS
11. Vanderbilt
Way to boost Tebow's Heisman campaign.--THB
Tebow to Harvin – Touchdown! Lather, rinse, repeat.--Glenn, ASOB
12. Ole Miss
Finally got off the losing snide against Northwestern State. Still, I think they could beat Notre Dame.--Tide Druid
Sometimes you get the feeling they'll be looking up from here for a long, lonnnnnnng time.--ATVS