Poll: Who had the best defense in 2012?
By Edward Aschoff
Published December 14, 2012, 01:00:43 PM
The SEC is a conference founded on defensive principles. If you don't have a top-notch defense, chances are you won't rise to the top.
There are exceptions (Auburn in 2010), but for the most part, when you look at five of the past six national champions from this league you see a very good defense as well.
Last year, the SEC crowded the top 10 nationally when it came to defenses. This year, Alabama, Florida, LSU, South Carolina and Vanderbilt are all ranked within the top 17 in total defense.
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