- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate previews tonight’s CWS final round opening game between LSU and Texas.
- Jim Kleinpeter of the Times-Picayune writes that LSU and Texas have rich baseball histories.
- Nate Allen of the NW Arkansas Times writes that Arkansas’ loss to LSU in CWS doesn’t dim successful season.
- John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee isn’t big news in pre-season football publications.
- Dave Hooker of the News-Sentinel writes that top quarterback prospect is still considering UT, but is not committed.
- Seth Emerson of The State reports that South Carolina players have found success overseas.
- Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Terry Bowden faced similar situation to one now faced by Gene Chizik at Auburn.
- Josh Moon of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn and Alabama fans should demand better match-ups.
- Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes it’s time for Alabama to resurrect past rivalries.
- Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that Gator Nation is showing support for Scot Brantley.
- Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes deal with ISP means more TV games for Georgia.

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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