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My reason for saying KCD was number 2.
KCD was far more balanced than Raceland on offense. They could run it and throw. Raceland was one dimensional with a power running game. If that didn't work, they were in deep trouble on offense, as evidenced by what happened against Beechwood.
Raceland was a little better defensively than KCD, especially against the run, but KCD had better pass defense. Raceland sold out to stop the run against Beechwood, and Beechwood nickel and dimed them to death through the air. A good passing game was gonna give Raceland problems, and once again that reared its head against Beechwood.
KCD had far more speed than Raceland as well. These are just my thoughts and evaluations.
I will agree that top to bottom the East was deeper this year, but it's false to assume that Beechwood had a walk to the finals while the teams in the East beat each other up.
Now, as far as this coming year, I would say that the East will be far tougher than the West from top to bottom, but if they re-seed the final four like they are saying, then we could have some interesting semi final matchups.