John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Matt Reynolds writes for the The Advocate on LSU’s 71-60 win over Western Kentucky in the pre-season NIT.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports on the Gators signing two basketball standouts.
• Carroll Rogers of the AJC reports on Georgia basketball’s loss to Wofford.
• Roger Clarkson of the Athens Banner-Herald says the Bulldogs were bitten by the Terriers.
• Andrew Carroll of the Tuscaloosa News reports on Anthony Grant’s first win as Alabama basketball coach.

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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 Thursday:

• ESPN’s SEC blogger Chris Low rates the league’s non-conference football schedules.
• Seth Emerson of The State reports that Europe may now be an option for South Carolina’s Devan Downey and Dominique Archie.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that a Tennessee basketball redshirt is expected to transfer.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama needs to admit it has a problem.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Bama’s choice of Anthony Grant is looking better all the time.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News details how the SEC will have wall-to-wall television coverage next seasons.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel predicts that an SEC basketball rebound is on the way.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Billy Donovan is excited for new Alabama coach Anthony Grant.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that togetherness won’t play in the SEC.
• Mike Herndon of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is preaching balance.
• Joe Schiefelbein writes for The Advocate that its time for new magic with LSU baseball.
• Ron Morris of The State writes about how South Carolina baseball turned around its season.
• Joe Person of The State has a Q&A with South Carolina athletic director Eric Hyman.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean reports that playing second fiddle is wearing on Vanderbilt baseball.
• Rick Fires of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that the Razorbacks are cautious heading into NCAA play.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Ole Miss wants to break the CWS barrier.

Lane Kiffin

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that one Florida high school has banned a Tennnessee recruiter and wants an apology from Lane Kiffin.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that ex-Gator Allan Chaney is transferring to Virginia Tech.
• In the Tuscaloosa News, Cecil Hurt writes that Anthony Grant has slowed down, but hasn’t stopped.
• In Florida Today, David Jones writes that Jeff Demps is a double threat at Florida.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes on a Vandy basketball signee who will stay busy before school.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Arkansas could be facing a loss of scholarships over poor APR scores.
• Darryl Maxie of the AJC reports on Auburn coaches using limos in recruiting.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that kids think the limos are cool.
• Nate Allen of the NW Arkansas times reports that Andre Clark is leaving the Razorback basketball team.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that Nick Calathes is at IMG preparing for NBA workouts.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes on Buzz Peterson’s return to Appalachian State.

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Lane Kiffin

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press wonders if Tennessee’s excitement will turn into titles.
• Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that there’s no time to rest for Lane Kiffin and his staff.
• The AJC reports that Georgia has released a basketball recruit Daniel Miller from his letter-of-intent.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss’ Jerrell Powe’s idea of a joke didn’t sit well with police, coach.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes that new Bama basketball coach Anthony Grant is looking to his past to fill his staff.
• Birmingham News columnist Kevin Scarbinsky writes that Auburn has no excuse for passing on UCLA.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Seth Emerson of The State reports that Darrin Horn was in Cincinnati on Thursday, but Horn denies he has had contact with Xavier about coaching job.
• Shannon Russell of the Cincinnati Enquirer also has the Horn denial.
• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that recruiting is keeping new Bama coach Anthony Grant on the move.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes that Vernon Macklin could help Florida fill a big hole.
• Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on what Lane Kiffin called a “horrendous day” for Tennessee’s quarterbacks.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate previews this weekend’s LSU-Alabama baseball series.

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Mark Fox

SEC links for Friday:

• Mark Bradley of the AJC asks if Georgia is crazy like a (Mark) Fox, or just crazy?
• Chip Towers of the AJC writes on the unexpected hire of Nevada’s Mark Fox as Georgia’s new basketball coach.
• Roger Clarkson of the Athens Banner-Herald writes on the Fox hire for the Bulldogs.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Bruce Pearl’s new contract at Tennessee.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Pearl’s new deal shows up Memphis.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel writes that Pearl’s decision is a big in-state victory.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• In the AJC, Chip Towers looks at who might be next on Georgia’s list after Mike Anderson stays at Missouri.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that money is no object in the SEC when winning is on the line.
• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that it has been fun to see basketball in the headlines.
• In the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum writes that Anthony Grant is a fine, historical hire for Alabama.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that South Carolina’s early football enrollees get a jump on playing time.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that Vandy likes its tight end options.

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