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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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

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Is Brandon Spikes a YouTube victim?’

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 Friday:

• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Kentucky’s great expectations could trickle down to Alabama.
• Ian Rapoport of the News says Bama hopes to hear from Anthony Grant today.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Florida could impact Grant’s decision.
• Huntsville Times columnist Bill Bryant writes that Bama goes uptempo for Grant.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Johnny Majors first UT practice in 17 years.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reporting that ex-U of L coach John L. Smith is headed to Arkansas to work for his old offensive coordinator, Bobby Petrino.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida loses Percy Harvin, but keeps Brandon Spikes.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports on decision of Ole Miss’ Greg Hardy to stay in Oxford.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that the nation is ignoring SEC basketball.
• But in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Mike Strange writes that the league is full of surprises.
• Peter Cox of the AJC reports on Georgia women’s coach Andy Landers picking up his 800th win.
• Jon Solomon reports in the Birmigham News that proposed early signing period in college football is likely to fail.
• Ray Melick of the News writes that it’s time to save college football coaches from their own madness.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports that another Alabama assistant is leaving, this time for Tennessee.
• Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on the Lady Vols win over Mississippi State.
• In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Wally Hall writes that Arkansas must strike a balance to succeed.