With new head coaches at Ole Miss (Houston Nutt) and Arkansas (Bobby Petrino), as well as 12 new coordinators scattered throughout the league, this turned out to be a pretty eventful spring practice season for the SEC.

Still, there are unresolved questions and story lines that will get us through the summer until the players report in August. Such as:

• Is Georgia good enough to win the national championship with that schedule?

• How will the rest of the league react to Auburn's new spread offense?

• Alabama should be better in the second year under Nick Saban, but will the nation's No. 1 recruiting class make the Tide a contender in the SEC West?

• Can Florida's Tim Tebow repeat as the Heisman Trophy winner? Can he stay healthy?

It will be a while before those questions are answered. But for now, let's take a look at what we learned (and what we still don't know) after spring practice in the SEC.

ALABAMA

• What we learned: John Parker Wilson got better. Coach Nick Saban praised the play of his senior quarterback under new offensive coordinator Jim McElwain. "This offense is a little more quarterback-friendly and he feels more comfortable with what we're doing," Saban said. ... Sophomore running back Terry Grant, who had offseason hernia surgery, made big plays all spring and will be a threat catching the ball as well. ... The starting offensive line appears to be set.

• What we still don't know: How many of the freshmen will find a place on the depth chart? Saban made it clear after spring practice that the members of the nation's No. 1 recruiting class will get their chances. Receivers Julio Jones and Burton Scott could get on the field quickly. ... The Crimson Tide are also looking for some linebackers to help sophomore Rolando McClain. Jimmy Johns has moved to linebacker from running back.

• First game: Aug. 30 vs. Clemson at Georgia Dome (8 p.m., ESPN or ABC)

ARKANSAS

• What we learned: The Hogs might be OK on offense. Quarterback Casey Dick was able to pick up Bobby Petrino's new offense. During an April 19 scrimmage, Dick completed 26 of 38 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. ...Arkansas has also found a go-to receiver in London Crawford. ...It looks like converted linebacker Chip Gregory, Michael Smith, and Brandon Barrett will be the guys who have to replace Darren McFadden and Felix Jones.

• What we still don't know: Who's going to start in the secondary? All four defensive backs from a year ago are gone. Without superstars at running back, can quarterback Casey Dick go the distance against a schedule that includes a four-game stretch of Texas, Alabama, Florida, and Auburn?

• First game: Aug. 30 vs. Western Illinois.

AUBURN

• What we learned: Auburn has one of the best offensive lines in the country. All five starters are back. ...The tailbacks got beat up in the spring and only Lilburn's Brad Lester made it to the end. But the Tigers can go four deep in quality running backs. Mario Fannin from Lovejoy missed a lot of spring ball with an injured shoulder but he should be a star in this offense with his ability to run and catch.

• What we still don't know: Who will be the starting quarterback? Sophomore Kodi Burns has the lead over transfer Chris Todd, who was slowed by a sore arm for a good portion of the spring. Burns is the better runner in the spread offense but Todd, who began his career at Texas Tech, is a good passer and a better runner than most people think. He also is more familiar with Tony Franklin's new spread offense. ...There are also some issues at defensive tackle even though Sen'Derrick Marks moves back to that position from DE....And how will Auburn's overall defense be under new coordinator Paul Rhoads?

• First game: Aug. 30 vs. Louisiana-Monroe

LSU

• What we learned: Despite the loss of tackle Glenn Dorsey, the Outland Trophy winner, LSU's defensive line will be better in 2008. Seniors Tyson Jackson and Kirston Pittman are back and will give LSU the best set of defensive ends in the country. DT Ricky Jean-Francois, the defensive MVP in the BCS championship game, is going to have a monster year if he stays healthy. ... The offense line, which could have three All-Americans (C Brett Helms, LT Ciron Black, LG Herman Johnson), might be one of the best LSU has ever had.

• What we still don't know: Who will be the starting quarterback? Ryan Perrilloux missed spring practice on suspension but is expected to be back when practice resumes in August. ... The Tigers also haven't settled on the cornerbacks who will replace Jonathon Zenon and Chevis Jackson. There is also a big hole at safety where All-SEC Craig Steltz played last season.

• First game: Aug. 30 vs. Appalachian State, TBD.

OLE MISS

• What we learned: The Rebels have finally found a quarterback. After sitting out last season as a transfer from Texas, Javan Snead showed this spring that he will be the best quarterback Ole Miss has had since Eli Manning left in 2003. ...Snead completed 20 of 26 passes in the spring game and he will only get better under new OC Kent Austin, the former Ole Miss QB who joins the staff after a successful playing and coaching career in the CFL.

• What we still don't know: Is Enrique Davis the real deal? We know that new coach Houston Nutt will want to run the ball first as he did in his 10 years at Arkansas. If Davis is as good as advertised the Ole Miss offense will be pretty good.

• First game: Aug. 30 vs. Memphis.

MISSISSIPPI STATE

• What we learned: The Bulldogs are set at quarterback. Sophomore Wesley Carroll, the 2007 starter, had a very good spring and is a solid No. 1. Coach Sylvester Croom is excited about the play of junior college transfer Tyson Lee, who completed 31 of 45 passes during scrimmages. ...Mississippi State also found some depth at running back behind Anthony Dixon, who rushed for 1,066 yards last season. Robert Elliott and Wade Bonner both have a burst of speed out of the backfield that the Bulldogs have been missing.

• What we still don't know: How will the Bulldogs react to the loss of starting offensive tackle Michael Brown and defensive tackle Quinton Wesley? Both players were thrown off the team and could be expelled from school for assault and gun charges. Brown will especially be missed because he plays the all-important left tackle position. ...The Bulldogs are still looking for some proven tight ends after losing three seniors at the position. Brandon Henderson and Marcus Green will get a chance.

First game: Aug. 30 at Louisiana Tech (TBD, ESPN or ESPN2).