It's just a transition time in the East. That may last for a couple more years, but there is no reason to believe that UT, UF and UGA won't be power houses again. I still think Dooley was a good pick and will prove to be a good coach in the long run, if UT has the patience. Muschamp is a question mark, but the Wiess hire was a good one, IMO. So, UF may only take a couple of years to get back to the top. Richt will be gone next year, and they will have a transition.
Of course, I wouldn't mind seeing the West's power continue, assuming that Auburn is still in the West this time next year (hello, aTm).