Way Early SEC Power Rankings....

1. Florida: The Gators are defending national champions and nearly everyone returns.

2. Alabama: The offensive line will be the key, but the defense could be even better.

3. LSU: With John Chavis running the defense the Tigers will be very tough to beat.

4. Ole Miss: The Rebels have a lot of believers, but also some key losses in talent.

5. Georgia: The Bulldogs have just too many new faces in key places.

6. Kentucky: This may be the most talented team Rich Brooks has had yet.

7. South Carolina: The Gamecocks will go as far as Stephen Garcia can take them.

8. Arkansas: We're buying that Bobby Petrino will have the offense better, but the D?

9. Vanderbilt: It's time for everyone to stop underestimating the Commodores.

10. Tennessee: Although opponents will be out to crush the Vols, they'll get some wins.

11. Auburn: Despite scores of changes, the quarterback situation remains the same.

12. Mississippi State: The Bulldogs will be fun to watch, but it'll take some time.

Pre-preseason SEC power rankings