John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Writing for the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum says that it was Lane Kiffin, not Nick Saban, who proved that Urban Meyer is mortal.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Kiffin is again critical of Meyer.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Meyer is also ranked No. 1 in excuses.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida is going back to basics.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC gives five reasons why Georgia should demote Willie Martinez.
• Gentry Estes writes in the Huntsville Times that Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett is a mighty challenge for Bama.

• Aaron Suttles of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Arkansas could be barometer for Tide season.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that South Carolina’s Eric Norwood loves prime time.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss’ defense is primed for South Carolina.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Jonathon Crompton will remain UT quarterback.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports on eye-black.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that LSU is working on its offense.