John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Sunday:

• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal writes that Phil Fulmer needs a break, and so does Tennessee.

• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee’s 26-14 loss to Georgia could have been worse.

• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Georgia finally has its day.

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida made a statement with its 51-21 whipping of LSU.

• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that one particular drive could define Gators’ season.

• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate asks LSU fans, did you see this coming?

• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News asks where does Auburn go from here after losing to Arkansas 25-22.

• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that after everything that’s happened, Will Muschamp looks even smarter for leaving Auburn for Texas.

• Wally Hall of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that the Arkansas win is proof that the Razorbacks are making strides.

• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean reports that Vandy’s perfect record is dog-gone after 17-14 loss to Mississippi State.

• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that it’s too early to utter “same old Vandy.”

• Rusty Hampton of the Clarion-Ledger writes that it was a determined bunch of Dogs that beat Vandy.