The SEC has a number of very good teams, but once you get below those, it is comparable to most other leagues. The model for the mid-level SEC teams is the same as everyone else. Go 3-1 against a mediocre non-conference schedule then 3-5 in conference and you are bowl bound baby...then everyone talks about how "tough" your league is. Guess who's schedule this was last season...Alabama-Birmingham, Kent State, Furman, TCU. Or how about West Carolina, Arkansas State, Washington State, Florida Atlantic? Give you a hint. These are 2 of the SEC "powers". They will typically go 4-0 non-conference and everyone will oo and ahh about how powerful the conference is, because these teams only lost to other SEC teams.