John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Friday:

• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that you should vote Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain for the Heisman.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that special teams has been a big part of LSU’s success.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News reports that Alabama will change-up its red-zone offense.
• The Tennessean’s Joe Biddle writes that  Florida’s Brandon Spikes did the right thing.
• Geoff Calkins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that quick decision led to Lane Kiffin fun.
• Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tommy West’s joke upset Tennessee players.

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Anthony Grant

SEC links for Thursday:

• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports that crowd of 10,245 shows up for Anthony Grant’s first game at Alabama.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that Georgia AD Damon Evans still made his point while backing Mark Richt.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes about the challenge facing LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Alabama wants to improve its downfield passing game.
• Jeff Lockrige of the Tennessean reports that Vandy back Warren Norman is running for league’s top freshman.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel thinks Brandon Spikes is a YouTube victim.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Les Miles has passed Nick Saban at LSU.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC thinks the Georgia football program is on autopilot.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press wonders if Georgia is in desperation mode.
• Auburn’s Zac Etheridge talks about the injury he suffered in Auburn’s 33-20 win over Ole Miss.

Auburn safety Zac Etheridge

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Robbie Andreu of Gainesville Sun reports on the Brandon Spikes eye-gouge slap suspension.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee may auction off those black jerseys.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama coach Nick Saban wants quarterback Greg McElroy to throw caution to the wind.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia is sticking with Joe Cox at quarterback.
• Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Alabama and LSU are putting it all on the line.

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In case you haven’t seen, here’s YouTube video of the Brandon Spikes’ eye-gouge. The Florida linebacker has been suspended for the first half of Florida’s game with Vanderbilt on Saturday.

SEC links for Monday:

• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Urban Meyer deflects reports of Florida lockerroom skirmish.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that Alabama and LSU may be reversing roles.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Charles Scott is key to LSU rushing attack.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida welcomes the pressure.
• David Paschall of the Chattanoga Times Free Press writes on Florida winning the East.

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(AP photo/Wade Payne)

SEC links for Sunday:

Florida 41, Georgia 17

• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that Tim Tebow and Gators found themselves again.
• Dooley also writes that Florida clinched the SEC East.
• David Jones of Florida Today writes that Gators tell message boards to keep right on bashing.
• Peter Kerasotis of Florida Today writes that it was a special win for Tebow.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC writes that black helmets didn’t help the Georgia cause.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that Georgia was revealed as second-rate.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes new uniforms, same results.
• Ron Higgins of the Commercial Appeal writes that Florida must now maintain its focus.
• Mark Schlabach of espn.com has the story on the Gators victory.

Tennessee 31, South Carolina 13

• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that UT’s win wasn’t just a fashion statement.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that were plenty of Tennessee treats.
• Dave Link of the News-Sentinel reports that black jerseys were requested by Tennessee players.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that black was grim for South Carolina.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that treat do the trick for Tennessee.
• Joe Person of The State writes that it was a Halloween horror show for South Carolina.
• Ron Morris of The State says a season’s worth of breaks caught up to the Gamecocks.

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Billy Cannon's famous punt return for LSU.

SEC links for Friday:

• Mark Bradley of the AJC wants to know what’s an acceptable result for Georgia fans for Florida game.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Georgia-Florida is still intense.
• Scott Hotard of the Baton Rouge Advocate commemorates the 50-year anniversary of Billy Cannon’s Halloween punt return.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that new Florida guard Nimrod Tishman is ready to show off his game.
• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register reports on Alabama coach Nick Saban saying that Tide critics are disconcerting.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee football has gone Lil Wayne.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes about Tennessee and Lil Wayne.
• Mike Griffith of the News-Sentinel reports that Vols’ basketball player Josh Tabb has withdrawn from school.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that Mike Slive needs to step up control of the SEC family.
• Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register reports on the Gus Malzahn-Houston Nutt reunion.
• Joe Person of The State revisits David Reaves’ switch from South Carolina to Tennessee.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the SEC should suspend Lane Kiffin.
• But John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that there is no such thing as bad publicity.
• Mike Griffith of the News-Sentinel writes that Chris Lofton is at home playing in Spain.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports on SEC reprimanding MSU coach Dan Mullen.
• Jay Greeson of the Chattanooga Times Fress Press writes that SEC officials remain in the limelight.
• Ken Suguria of the AJC writes on Tim Tebow’s SEC legacy.

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