John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Monday:

• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that LSU has lost Charles Scott for remainder of regular season.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida is what it is — unbeaten.
• Evan Woodbery of the Huntsville Times writes that Georgia and Auburn are close foes.
• Bill Bryant of the Huntsville Times writes that Julio Jones quickly made a bad Alabama game good.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Alabama used passing game to beat LSU.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that SEC officials can’t escape the shadow of doubt.
• David Climer of Tennessean says criticizing SEC officials is easy for some.
• Orange and Blue Hue says it will take Florida’s 27-3 win over Vandy.
• Rocky Top Talk hands out awards for Tennessee’s romp over Memphis.
• DawgSports says yes Georgia beat Tennessee Tech 38-0, but . . .

SEC links for Monday:

• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Urban Meyer deflects reports of Florida lockerroom skirmish.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that Alabama and LSU may be reversing roles.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Charles Scott is key to LSU rushing attack.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida welcomes the pressure.
• David Paschall of the Chattanoga Times Free Press writes on Florida winning the East.

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Matt Simms

SEC links for Friday:

• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee will offer ex-Louisville quarterback Matt Simms.
• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register writes that SEC coaches expect a stronger basketball season this year.
• Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Leger is on a Gator hunt.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida wants to cut down on sacks.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean writes that Alabama’s Mark Ingram is making a real run at the Heisman.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Tennessee will be keying on Ingram.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Jon Solomon of the Birmingham News reports that the Gator Bowl is in and the Independence Bowl is out of the SEC lineup.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean argues that Florida should not let Tim Tebow take the field against LSU.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Tebow decision will likely be a gametime decision.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that the Florida defense remembers the 2007 LSU game.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that LSU’s Charles Scott has his swagger back.
• The AJC reports that there are preliminary talks about moving Georgia-Georgia Tech to a September game at the Georgia Dome.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

Ron Morris, columnist for The State in Columbia, writes that Steve Spurrier shows he has a bit of the genius left.

David Climer of the Tennessean makes the case for Bobby Johnson as SEC Coach of the Year through the season’s halfway point.

Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News writes that both Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville and Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino claim they are past the Jetgate scandal. You remember, that’s when then-Louisville coach Petrino secretly interviewed for Tuberville’s job when Tuberville still had the job at Auburn.

Wally Hall tackles Jetgate for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

The AJC’s Mark Bradley writes that Georgia’s Stafford is more than your average John.

Goldberg also reports that it was a different Tony Franklin at Auburn’s practice Tuesday.

Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes that the Tennessee offensive line is in the line of fire.

Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that with LSU coming to town, The Swamp is getting ready for another shot in the dark.

In the AJC, Tim Tucker reports that injuries have forced Georgia to shuffle its linebackers.

Randy Rosetta of The Advocate examines whether LSU running back Charles Scott should be in the Heisman discussion.