- Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Bruce Pearl thinks Tennessee’s seniors have the talent for a great ending.
- Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Tyler Smith has Vols excited.
- Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that Billy Donovan is looking forward to Florida’s season.
- Joe Person of The State writes on South Carolina’s now-star receiver Alshon Jeffery.
- Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that change will be tough for Mark Richt, but not for Paul Johnson.
- Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that some Bulldogs are in off-the-field trouble.
- David Jones of Florida Today reports on a Florida gymnast arrested for storing nine guns.
- David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Georgia’s Richard Samuel is having trouble meeting expectations.
- Ray Melick of the Birmingham News thinks the NCAA should leave its trash talk on the field.
- Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes that SEC players and coaches have had to deal with emerging media.
- Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports that Vanderbilt will stick with Larry Smith at quarterback.
- Ryan Malashock of the NW Arkansas Morning News writes on Arkansas’ Jerico Nelson.
- Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel compares Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett to Florida’s Tim Tebow.
- David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss’ secondary has proven to be a strong suit.

John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky and graduate of UK, he covered UK football for 13 seasons before being promoted to columnist in 2000. He lives in Lexington with his wife and two sons. You can e-mail him at jclay@herald-leader.com.
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