John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Thursday:

• Tony Barnhart of the AJC asks if Georgia can handle a little praise?
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that Georgia receiver A.J. Green safety Reshad Jones will evaluate his draft stock.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that it’s bombs away for Georgia quarterback Joe Cox.
• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that the SEC bowl-go-round is on.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida’s 69-49 hoops win over Georgia Southern.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Can Georgia stand a little praise?’

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Matt Reynolds writes for the The Advocate on LSU’s 71-60 win over Western Kentucky in the pre-season NIT.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports on the Gators signing two basketball standouts.
• Carroll Rogers of the AJC reports on Georgia basketball’s loss to Wofford.
• Roger Clarkson of the Athens Banner-Herald says the Bulldogs were bitten by the Terriers.
• Andrew Carroll of the Tuscaloosa News reports on Anthony Grant’s first win as Alabama basketball coach.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: LSU, Tennessee, Bama post basketball wins’

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Seth Emerson of The State writes that SEC basketball is rising up.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports that Vandy’s A.J. Ogilvy is already battling injuries.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Lane Kiffin has just signed his contract.
• Speaking of Kiffin, he says Alabama is better than Florida.
• Tony Barnhart of the AJC thinks it’s time to have a serious discussion about officiating.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press asks if Tennessee is ready to rip Tide?
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News reports on Mark Ingram’s Heisman hopes.
• Mike Herndon of the Mobile Press-Register writes that pitfalls are still possible for Florida, Alabama.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the real Gene Chizik is still standing.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that LSU wants to go deep.

Reminder: UK Basketball Media Day is today. Be sure and join the Liveblog/Livechat for Calipari’s press conference at 2:30. Then look back here on the blog and on kentuckysports.com for videos, reports, etc.

Update: Bluegrass State Basketball passes along this John Wall comic. Not for the weak of stomach.

Big Blue Links for Thursday:

• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader has the rundown on the recruits scheduled to visit Big Blue Madness.
• Chip Cosby of the Herald-Leader writes that UK’s offensive line has come a long way.
• My column giving the pros and cons on starting Morgan Newton at Auburn.
• Larry Vaught of the Danville Advocate-Messenger says his sources confirm Newton will start Saturday.
• A Sea of Blue writes on the possible Newton start.
• C-J report on UK offensive lineman Jake Lanefski being lost for the season.
• Doron Lamb’s father tells Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star that his son will visit UK on the 23rd.
• Connor Orr of the Daily Orange writes that Syracuse has a shot with UK target Tobias Harris. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
• Michael Grant of the Courier-Journal writes on Auburn quarterback Chris Todd, former star at Elizabethtown.
• Jay Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes on the Auburn defense.

Continue reading ‘BBL: Top recruits on Friday, Newton on Saturday?’

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Lane Kiffin kicking Brandon Warren off the Tennessee team.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee receivers are dropping like passes.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that LSU is preparing for all Florida’s quarterback possibilities.
• ESPN’s Chris Low writes that Tim Tebow faces a daunting task.
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel writes that Urban Meyer gave Bobby Bowden the kiss of death.
• Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Houston Nutt and Nick Saban share respect.
• The AJC gives a photo replay of the controversial Georgia celebration penalty.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Georgia’s last trip to Tennessee was ugly.
• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News writes on Bobby Petrino and Gene Chizik, together again.
• In the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum writes that Auburn is clearly on the right path.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports that Vandy is getting back to basics.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Mississippi State is working on ball security.

(AP Photo/Todd J. Van Emst)

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Evan Woodbery of the Huntsville Times writes that Lane Kiffin and Gene Chizik meet again on Saturday.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee’s task will be holding down Auburn.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn isn’t worried about poll perception.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Emmaneul Negedu is doing well.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that LSU fans are glad that Stafford and Moreno are gone.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Auburn gears up for Tennessee’

(AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

SEC links for Monday:

• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama is playing like a team that can do it all.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports that Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower is out with ligament damage.
• Evan Woodbery of the Huntsville Times reports that Auburn is facing a difficult October.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Gene Chizik has provided no promises, just wins.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun has details on Tim Tebow’s release from hospital.
• Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel reports that Tebow’s concussion listed as mild.
• Ray FitzGerald writes for the Gainesville Sun that Nick Calathes is enjoying his time in Greece.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes on loss of Tennessee’s Nick Reveiz.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss took quite a tumble in the polls.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia wants improvement from its offensive line.

SEC links for Monday:

• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia has lost a second starter to a season-ending injury.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean writes that Vandy’s injuries are beginning to take a toll.
• Joe Person of The State reports that South Carolina defensive tackle Nathan Pepper could be out 2-3 weeks.
• The Advocate reports that LSU running back Richard Murphy has a serious knee injury.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Florida’s Urban Meyer has plenty of respect for Kiffin — Monte Kiffin.
• Dwight Collins of the Gainesville Sun reports that ex-Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer says Lane Kiffin needs to back up off-season talk.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Injuries starting to take their toll’

SEC links for Wednesday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss freshman was asked to re-take the ACT, and passed.
• Writing for the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum says Alabama is now expected to dominate.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that UT coach Bruce Pearl let his private side show.
• Wes Rucker of the Times Free Press reports that now Lane Kiffin will meet his mentor.
• Chris Low of ESPN writes that now the real fun begins for State’s Dan Mullen and Auburn’s Gene Chizik.
• Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register reports that Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzhan didn’t like the pace of his offense.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Ole Miss freshman re-takes ACT’

Bryce Brown

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that the NCAA is investigating eligibility of Tennessee’s star freshman running back Bryce Brown.
• Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that ex-UT basketballs star JaJuan Smith has been arrested on assault charge.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC picks every SEC game, one or two correctly (his words).
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News reports that Auburn coach Gene Chizik vows he won’t interfere with offensive coordinator Gus Malzhan.
• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Nick Saban is pushing harder as Alabama’s camp nears end.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that replacing Jerry on defense a challenge for Ole Miss.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that D.J. Swearinger’s work ethic is opening eyes at South Carolina.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that LSU’s linebackers are coming full circle.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Jon Bostic’s early start at Florida.
• Peter Kerasotis of Florida Today writes on late ex-Florida coach Charley Pell.