Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

COLUMBIA (AP) -- Uncertainty prevailed in the Southeastern Conference whenever the conversation turned to quarterbacks during the offseason.

Gone were stars like Arkansas' Ryan Mallett, Alabama's Greg McElroy and Auburn's Heisman winner Cameron Newton. All around the SEC, there were relative unknown signal-callers being thrown into the fray.

Most SEC schools can breathe a sigh of relief after week one -- nine of the league's 12 teams scored at least 40 points as Auburn's Barrett Trotter and Arkansas' Tyler Wilson had impressive debuts.

But not everyone had a good first week. Mississippi and South Carolina have already switched starters while Alabama continues to go with a two-quarterback approach.

Things don't get any easier from here. Conference play starts for many teams this weekend, and steady quarterback play is a must.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)