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.
John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky and graduate of UK, he covered UK football for 13 seasons before being promoted to columnist in 2000. He lives in Lexington with his wife and two sons. You can e-mail him at jclay@herald-leader.com.
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