John Clay’s Sidelines

Alabama fans react at the end of a 34-24 win over Virginia Tech in their NCAA college football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

SEC links for Tuesday:

• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Georgia and South Carolina are seeking offensive sparks.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia back Caleb King is expected to play Saturday against South Carolina.
• Joe Person of The State writes on Carolina defensive end Devin Taylor.
• Chris Low of ESPN reports that Arkansas’ London Crawford has a broken collarbone.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Alabama’s new wrinkle is here to stay.
• Tim Gayle of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy overcame early struggles.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun says that Florida has gone Banzai.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Georgia and Carolina looking for sparks’

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that answers should come quickly for Georgia.
• David Hale of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer writes that Georgia back Caleb King isn’t quite ready.
• Ron Morris of The State writes that Steve Spurrier’s mystique was born at North Carolina State.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama’s 2008 recruiting class is growing up fast.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean writes that Vanderbilt selected its calm quarterback.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Answers should come quickly for Georgia’

SEC links for Friday:

• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News reports that ex-Elizabethtown (KY) star Chris Todd has been named starting quarterback at Auburn.
• The Montgomery Advertiser has more about Todd winning starting job at Auburn.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports on the injury to Georgia tailback Caleb King.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes on Tennessee center Josh McNeil.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that McNeil has come around to Lane Kiffin’s competitive concept.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Auburn names E-town’s Chris Todd as QB’

SEC links for Friday:

• Tim Tucker of the AJC examines whether Georgia running back Caleb King can revive his career.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that the Bulldogs are looking for playmakers.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that UT defensive star Eric Berry has picked up the cover-two like a pro.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Ed Orgeron is a dominant presence in the Tennessee program.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports on LSU’s first day of practice.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Georgia is looking for playmakers’

Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, who took an elbow to the face in win over Rice last week.

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that the Razorbacks are stepping up in class tonight to face No. 4 Oklahoma.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Wayne Chism plays a terrific game before being carried off on a stretcher in Tennessee’s win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
• Also in the News-Sentinel, John Adams writes that J.P. Prince’s return was a slam dunk.
• In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen reports that Arkansas’ backup guard Jason Henry is out after knee surgery.
• Ian Rapoport of the Birmingham News reports that Alabama’s star offensive lineman Andre Smith has been suspended from Sugar Bowl for improper contact with an agent.
• Gentry Estes of the Huntsville Times writes on the Tide’s giant loss.
• In the Tuscaloosa News, Tommy Deas writes that even without Smith, Utah is not taking Bama lightly.
• Randy Rosetta of the Baton Rouge Advocate writes that from all appearances John Chavis will be LSU’s next defensive coordinator.
• Ron Morris of The State writes that having fun is supposed to be part of the bowl experience.
• Also in The State, Seth Emerson writes on a former Darrin Horn recruit who brings a twist to the South Carolina-Clemson hoops rivalry.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that the Music City Bowl is leading Vandy’s D.J. Moore to a crossroads.
• Thomas Stinson of the AJC writes on the mystery that is Georgia running back Caleb King.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes on Chandler Parson’s bumpy ride.
• In the Montgomery Advertiser, Jay G. Tate reports that new Auburn offensive boss Gus Malzahn promises a different spread offense.