re: Why is the SEC west so much better than the SEC east at football?

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Why is the SEC west so much better than the SEC east at football?

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One word: coaching

There is a ton of talent in Florida and Georgia but the coaches in the East have not been able to put together complete/winning teams largely because they have not been able to attract enough elite recruits. And in Georgia/Richt's case, when he does get elite recruits, we often lose them through attrition for a variety of reasons not the least of which is discipline issues. Georgia under Richt is often viewed as a top underachiever but the truth is the teams Richt recruits are not nearly as talented as the teams that make the field.