SEC links for Friday:
- Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that NCAA has delayed interviews in case of Mississippi State basketball recruit Renardo Sidney.
- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that LSU coach Paul Mainieri shares CWS title with family and friends.
- Gainesville Sun reports Timberwolves could pay $500,000 buyout to get Nick Calathes out of his Greek contract.
- David Climer of the Tennessean writes that a massive clean-up project awaits ex-Tennessee coach Kevin O’Neill at Southern Cal.
- Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News on whether Nick Saban deserves a new deal.
- Joe Person of The State writes that a new conditioning coach has brought a different approach to South Carolina.
- Maurice Patton of the Tennessean reports that ex-Vandy quarterback Chris Nickson has been cut by CFL team.
- Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free-Press writes that James Cregg was one of first assistants wanted by new UT coach Lane Kiffin.
- Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that UT coaches Kiffin and Bruce Pearl differ on recruiting strategies.
- Tim Gayle of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Alabama has filed notice of appeal with NCAA.
