re: ARTICLE: Here's why the SEC keeps winning. (Ivan Maisel)

I didn't read the article, so forgive me if he touches on this, but where it really shows when watching other conferences play, is late in games at the other defensive positions.

When your conference has at least twice as many quality D-linemen as its opponents, you can rotate, and still remain effective for a longer period of time. When these other conferences get late in games, the LB's and safeties are worn out from defending the run, yet still have to account for second run support, with pass defense responsibilities included.

Last night was a great example if you watched Michigan. The line on the Alabama-Michigan matchup needs to be 20 or higher. If it comes in any less than that, it's going to get hammered.