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Jimmy Dykes

Media Approval Ratings today offers up ex-Kentucky assistant coach Jimmy Dykes, now a top color analyst on ESPN. Dykes is assigned a lot of SEC games, and thus a lot of Kentucky games. He is also the owner of the phrase “violent cuts,” which has grabbed the attention of a lot of viewers. A lot of UK viewers.

What say you on Jimmy Dykes, thumbs-up or thumbs-down?

Previously: Jay Bilas, Dick Vitale

SEC links for Saturday:

• In the Baton Rouge Advocate, Gary Laney writes that its a wide-open race as SEC play begins.
• In the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that Vandy is healthy, ready to go.
• Also in the Tennessean, Bryan Mullen writes that Tennessee is shifting its focus to SEC play.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Mike Griffith reports that UT’s Tyler Smith is doubtful for Georgia game because of a bone bruise on his knee.
• The State has five questions for South Carolina basketball coach Darrin Horn.
• In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen previews Arkansas’ SEC opener against Mississippi State.
• In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Wally Hall writes that Jimmy Dykes’ professionalism covers his love of the Hogs.
• In the Clarion-Ledger, David Brandt reports that Ole Miss guard David Huertas returns to Florida with a target on his back.
• In the Birmingham News, Ian Rapoport reports that Alabama running back Glen Coffee is passing up his senior season to turn pro.
• In the Montgomery Advertiser, Tim Gayle reports that defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is leaving Alabama for Clemson.

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