Published January 10, 2009 7:04 am
SEC
Tags: Charlie Strong, Chris Smelley, Darrin Horn, David Huertas, Glen Coffee, Jimmy Dykes, Kevin Steele, Mark Richt, Percy Harvin, Tim Tebow, Tyle Smith, Urban Meyer
SEC links for Saturday:
- In the Baton Rouge Advocate, Gary Laney writes that its a wide-open race as SEC play begins.
- In the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that Vandy is healthy, ready to go.
- Also in the Tennessean, Bryan Mullen writes that Tennessee is shifting its focus to SEC play.
- In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Mike Griffith reports that UT’s Tyler Smith is doubtful for Georgia game because of a bone bruise on his knee.
- The State has five questions for South Carolina basketball coach Darrin Horn.
- In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen previews Arkansas’ SEC opener against Mississippi State.
- In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Wally Hall writes that Jimmy Dykes’ professionalism covers his love of the Hogs.
- In the Clarion-Ledger, David Brandt reports that Ole Miss guard David Huertas returns to Florida with a target on his back.
- In the Birmingham News, Ian Rapoport reports that Alabama running back Glen Coffee is passing up his senior season to turn pro.
- In the Montgomery Advertiser, Tim Gayle reports that defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is leaving Alabama for Clemson.
- In The State, Joe Person reports that South Carolina quarterback Chris Smelley is leaving Columbia to play baseball at Alabama.
- In the Mobile Press-Register, Tommy Hicks writes that the pros can wait, Tim Tebow should stay in college.
- In the Birmingham News, Kevin Scarbinsky writes that back on top again, you can count on Urban Meyer and Florida to be back.
- But in the Orlando Sentinel, Mike Bianchi argues that while Meyer is great, Spurrier remains Florida’s best.
- Also in the Sentinel, Jeremy Fowler reports that the Gators’ Percy Harvin was suffering from a fractured ankle, not an ankle sprain.
- In the Gainesville Sun, Robbie Andreu reports that Meyer feels the Gator program is “set now.”
- Also in the Sun, Joe Byrnes reports that Meyer is “angry” that defensive coordinator Charlie Strong has been overlooked for a head coaching job.
- In the AJC, Chip Towers reports that Georgia coach Mark Richt has tweaked his offensive staff.
- Also in the AJC, Tony Barnhart gives his top 25 college football teams for 2009.
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