Alabama doesn't need turned around, they were a pretty decent team last year. If they had a kicker they'd have beaten Arkansas, gave UT all they wanted for 3 1/2 quarters... they don't need turned around, just a little discipline. Alabama belongs ahead of Kentucky because of the defense, Kentucky has none, Alabama, with Saban, will always put out a good defense. LSU's QB tore up Miami in the Peach Bowl a couple years ago, so it's not like he's never played before, the kid is pretty good. They have talent running around everywhere, they are clearly the best SEC team.