John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Wednesday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss freshman was asked to re-take the ACT, and passed.
• Writing for the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum says Alabama is now expected to dominate.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that UT coach Bruce Pearl let his private side show.
• Wes Rucker of the Times Free Press reports that now Lane Kiffin will meet his mentor.
• Chris Low of ESPN writes that now the real fun begins for State’s Dan Mullen and Auburn’s Gene Chizik.
• Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register reports that Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzhan didn’t like the pace of his offense.

• Joe Person of The State writes that Georgia-South Carolina usually means defense.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports Vandy knows LSU heats up when the sun drops.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia has a defensive back back after bout with swine flu.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports that the Gators are getting an offensive lineman back from injury.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes about the inconsistent LSU offense.