John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Wednesday:

• In the Orlando Sentinel, columnist Mike Bianchi predicts that Oklahoma will regain its big-game name.
• Also in the Sentinel, however, columnist David Whitley predicts a big Gator victory.
• In the Gainesville Sun, Robbie Andreu examines what makes the Gators go.
• Mark Rosner of the Austin American-Statesman reports on Arkansas’ win over No. 7 Texas.
• Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean reports that Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl tears up his team’s defense on eve of the Vols rematch with Gonzaga.
• Also in the Tennessean, Beth Rucker reports that Pat Summitt is not worried that TV caught her halftime pep talk.
• The AJC reports that its decision day for Georgia football stars Stafford and Moreno.
• In the Birmingham News, Charles Goldberg reports that Auburn has hired ex-Duke head coach Ted Roof to be defensive coordinator.
• In the Birmingham News, Ray Melick writes about new Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn’s high-octane ways.
• Even Paul Finebaum in the Mobile Press-Register admits new Auburn coach Gene Chizik is gaining steam.
• Kevin Scarbinsky in the Birmingham News writes that Charles Barkley gave Auburn a bad rap.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Drew Edwards reports that Tennessee recruits are getting first look at the full Monte Kiffin.
• In the Tennessean, Maurice Patton reports that Vandy sees quality in its football recruiting class.