John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Chris Low of espn.com reports that the NCAA calls Alabama a “serial repeat violator.”
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the NCAA remembers Alabama’s past sins.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News reports on the release of Alabama’s rebuttal to the NCAA.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Lane Kiffin’s quarterback loyalty is a worthy selling point.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Tennessee seems to be back on a successful path.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that Les Miles is still looking for answers at LSU.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC hands Georgia a mid-season report card.
• David Ching of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that Georgia needs to change the culture.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that the Mark Richt era is much like the Phil Fulmer era.

• Alex Abrams of the NW Arkansas News writes that Razorback quarterback Ryan Mallett has a connection with Florida.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Urban Meyer has shown he knows more than one way to win the national title.
• Tim Gayle of the Montomgery Advertiser writes about Alabama’s red-zone issues.
• Ron Morris of The State asks if South Carolina defensive end Eric Norwood is a Heisman hopeful?
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger quotes Jevan Snead telling Ole Miss fans that Rebels are hurting too.
• Writing for the Huntsville Times, Gentry Estes reports from Alabama basketball media day.