- 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.

