John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Thursday:

• Knoxville News-Sentinel John Adams uses Randall Cobb’s success as an example of why Phil Fulmer failed.

• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that Vandy is certainly worried about UK quarterback Randall Cobb.

• Also in the News-Sentinel, Dave Hooker reports that despite his denials, UNC coach Butch Davis is still the top target on Tennessee list.

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Tim Tebow’s weight is over.

• Joe Person writes in The State that South Carolina could have its sights on the Outback Bowl.

• In The Advocate, Joe Schiefelbein writes that LSU could be headed for the Cotton Bowl.

• In the Clarion-Ledger, David Brandt writes that Ole Miss’ Kendrick Lewis has developed a safety mentality.

• Tim Tucker writes for the AJC that Georgia receiver Mohamed Massaquoi has made the most of his senior season.

• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes that MSU coach Sylvester Croom is familiar with No. 1 teams at Alabama.

• Jay Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn just wants to improve its record.

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Dave Hooker writes in the Knoxville News-Sentinel that Phil Fulmer says he’s not thinking about other jobs, even as rumors put him as a possibility at Clemson.

• In the Gainesville Sun, Robbie Andreu writes that Florida is doing some serious streaking.

• In The State, Joe Person wonders if South Carolina’s stout defense can stop the Gators surge.

• Tennessean columnist David Climer writes that North Carolina coach Butch Davis would bring some much-needed discipline to Knoxville.

• Also in the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that Vandy is feeling the pressure of needing just one more win.

• In the AJC, Chip Towers writes that Georgia coach Mark Richt believes his skill players are the best the Bulldogs have ever had.

• In the Huntsville Times, Evan Woodberry writes that Auburn would love to break its two-year losing streak to Georgia. The Tigers wouldn’t mind just getting an SEC win, too.

• Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register, and his radio show, claims that Nick Saban has put LSU fans in a world of hurt.

• Richard Davenport writes in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that a USC running back is thinking of transferring to Arkansas.

• Here’s a new one: Randy Rosetta writes in The Advocate that LSU is now working on making tackles after its quarterback throws interceptions. And Jarrett Lee has thrown plenty of interceptions.

• Kyle Veazey writes in the Clarion-Ledger that Mississippi State has a case of the fourth-down blues.

Closing down the Tennessee coaching poll, where this blog’s readers, anyway, think Tennessee should go after ex-UK assistant Mike Leach, now coach of the pass-happy, game-winning Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Who should be Tennessee’s next football coach? The results:

• Mike Leach 49
• None of the above 25
• Lane Kiffin 16
• Butch Davis 16
• Brian Kelly 10
• Jim Grobe 7
• Chris Peterson 6
• Garry Patterson 2

There’s a new poll question up: What chance does UK have of beating Georgia on Saturday?

Join in.

SEC links for Thursday:

Joe Schiefelbein reports in The Advocate that LSU coach Les Miles denies ever calling Nick Saban “the devil.”

Clarion-Ledger columnist Rick Cleveland writes about Mississippi State fans who want Sylvester Croom gone.

Tennessean columnist Joe Biddle writes that UNC coach Butch Davis is the best fit for Tennessee.

Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes about Jai Lucas decision to transfer from Florida.

Ian Rapoport writes in the Birmingham News that Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson’s goal is to beat LSU and Auburn.

Mike Herndon writes in the Mobile Press-Register about Vanderbilt wide receiver George Smith, who after surviving a life-threatening illness, has reached out to a Mobile family.

In The State, Joseph Person writes about South Carolina’s Marvin Sapp, who is making the most of his senior season.

Bob Holt writes in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that John Pelphrey is putting a lot on his Arkansas guards.

Knoxville News-Sentinel John Adams writes that her love of practice and her young team keep Pat Summitt spry.

Robbie Andreu writes in the Gainesville Sun that the Florida secondary has made a nice recovery.

Mark Bradley writes in the AJC that Georgia Tech’s 7-2 season has been better than Georgia’s 7-2 season.