SEC links for Thursday:
- Nate Allen of the NW Arkansas Times offers that the Tommy Tuberville/Bobby Petrino example shows that coaches should go with what they know.
- Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that after a poor start, the Arkansas defense is improving.
- Ian Rapoport of the Birmingham News writes that Nick Sabans’ love of power backs has contributed to Alabama’s success on offense.
- But David Brandt in the Clarion-Ledger writes that Ole Miss is ready for Bama’s smashmouth attack.
- Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel says that Phil Fulmer is thanking supporters during UT’s 2-4 start.
- But John Adams, columnist for the News-Sentinel offers that Sylvester Croom could play terminator to Fulmer’s job security.
- Jon Solomon of the Birmingham News will stir up Vandy fans, saying that Commodores coach Bobby Johnson would be a good fit for Clemson.
- Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that Vandy needs to locate some offense in order to beat Georgia.
- Charles Golberg of the Birmingham News reports that Auburn linebacker Tray Blackmon is out for the season with a cracked bone in his right wrist.
- In The State, Joe Person writes that South Carolina receiver Jason Barnes is coming into his own.
- In The Advocate, Randy Rosetta writes that LSU’s backups on offense are waiting to contribute.
- Kyle Veazey in The Clarion-Ledger writes that Mississippi State continues to try new things on offense.
- Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes about the Florida basketball team, which starts practice Friday.
