Evan Woodberry of the Mobile-Press Register reports that Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville has muzzled offensive coordinator Tony Franklin. I know from personal experience that’s hard to do. Of course, cynics would suggest that defenses have not had much trouble muzzling Franklin’s offense.
Paul Finebaum writes in the Press-Register that it is Tuberville, not Franklin, who created Auburn’s problems.
Over at CBS Sportsline, Dennis Dodd has a bad feeling about Vanderbilt.
In The State, Joe Person examines Steve Spurrier’s mastery of Kentucky. You may not have heard this, but UK has never beaten Steve Superior.
Jimmy Hyams writes on Mr. SEC that the Big 12 has surpassed the SEC in football.
Robbie Andreu writes in the Gainesville Sun that Urban Meyer understands the fans frustration with the Florida offense, but he sees improvement on the way.
Ray Melick of the Birmingham News asks if Nick Saban will ever smile. The Bama coach replies that grins aren’t in while the season is still going. Bama pride will be a body of works, says the Nickinator.
Drew Edwards in the Knoxville News-Sentinel reminds us that Tennessee should receive a boost from the return of punter Brandon Colquitt. After all, the Vols’ putrid offense has required quite a bit of punting thus far.
Maurice Patton of the Tennessean says that if Chris Nickson can’t go at quarterback, Vandy is confident in backup Mackenzi Adams. In fact, it was Adams who directed the Commodores win over Auburn.
Chip Towers reports in the AJC, or Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that it is a beat-up bunch of Bulldogs preparing for Tennessee.
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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