Good piece on the strength of the SEC by ESPN’s Ivan Maisel, who gets his best quotes from retired UK coach Rich Brooks.
Excerpt:
Above all, however, is the simple fact that the SEC has more big, fast players than the other leagues. Before he arrived at Kentucky, Brooks spent 18 seasons as head coach at Oregon.
“The biggest difference is how good the defensive personnel is throughout the league,” said Brooks, who retired after last season. “Other leagues have just as good offensive personnel. The SEC has the best on defense I’ve ever seen. Speed is one thing. Physical is one thing. SEC defenses are both.”
