John Clay's Sidelines

SEC links for Thursday:

• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that coaches aren’t afraid of secondary violations.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that SEC finally throws up a stop sign to oversigning.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that a former Florida defensive lineman has committed to Tennessee.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel writes that the SEC has an imbalance at quarterback.
• News-Sentinel also reports that UT has lost a quarterback recruit to BYU.
• Christopher Walsh of the Tuscaloosa News writes that there is plenty of linebacker talent in the league.
• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that the Liberty Bowl wants to keep its SEC tie-in.

• Evan Woodbery of the Huntsville Times writes that Gene Chizik likes Auburn’s direction.
• Mike Organ of the Tennessean reports on a Florida linebacker that is transferring to Tennessee State.
• In the Baton Rouge Advocate, Randy Rosetta writes on LSU catcher Micah Gibbs.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Virginia’s baseball numbers are impressing Ole Miss.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes on Florida baseball’s Preston Tucker.