John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Friday:

• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that you should vote Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain for the Heisman.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that special teams has been a big part of LSU’s success.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News reports that Alabama will change-up its red-zone offense.
• The Tennessean’s Joe Biddle writes that  Florida’s Brandon Spikes did the right thing.
• Geoff Calkins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that quick decision led to Lane Kiffin fun.
• Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tommy West’s joke upset Tennessee players.

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Anthony Grant

SEC links for Thursday:

• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports that crowd of 10,245 shows up for Anthony Grant’s first game at Alabama.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that Georgia AD Damon Evans still made his point while backing Mark Richt.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes about the challenge facing LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Alabama wants to improve its downfield passing game.
• Jeff Lockrige of the Tennessean reports that Vandy back Warren Norman is running for league’s top freshman.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the SEC should suspend Lane Kiffin.
• But John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that there is no such thing as bad publicity.
• Mike Griffith of the News-Sentinel writes that Chris Lofton is at home playing in Spain.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports on SEC reprimanding MSU coach Dan Mullen.
• Jay Greeson of the Chattanooga Times Fress Press writes that SEC officials remain in the limelight.
• Ken Suguria of the AJC writes on Tim Tebow’s SEC legacy.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that MSU coach Dan Mullen thinks replay official blew call.
• Don Kausler of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama gained a tough lesson with close win over Tennessee.
• Ray Melick of the News asks if Alabama is suddenly vulnerable.
• In the News-Sentinel, Tennessee’s Lane Kiffin claims Alabama should have been penalized on field goal block.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee must run gauntlet for 8-4 season.

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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.

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Paul Gattis of the Huntsville Times reports on SEC admitting officials made another error.
• Alex Abrams of the NW Arkansas Morning News reports on the officiating error.
• Don Kausler of the Birmingham News reports on Alabama’s Nick Saban denying Tennessee’s Lane Kiffin’s request to wear orange jerseys.
• Mike Strange of the News-Sentinel writes about the jersey issue.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel writes that Alabama’s defense makes life hard for quarterbacks.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida’s Billy Donovan is encouraged by his freshmen.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that winning ugly sounds pretty to Auburn.
• Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register wants to just skip to the title game.
• Tony Barnhart of the AJC writes that there can be a Florida-Alabama rematch for BCS title.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Chris Low of espn.com reports that the NCAA calls Alabama a “serial repeat violator.”
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the NCAA remembers Alabama’s past sins.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News reports on the release of Alabama’s rebuttal to the NCAA.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Lane Kiffin’s quarterback loyalty is a worthy selling point.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Tennessee seems to be back on a successful path.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that Les Miles is still looking for answers at LSU.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC hands Georgia a mid-season report card.
• David Ching of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that Georgia needs to change the culture.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that the Mark Richt era is much like the Phil Fulmer era.

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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.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that time is now for Florida’s young receivers.
• George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel grabs his Purrell and writes that Urban Meyer is making too much of flu issue.
• Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News writes that if Florida stumbles, the SEC has Lane Kiffin to thank.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Florida wasn’t able to trick wise old Monte Kiffin.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel says numbers show Lane Kiffin is a conservative lean.
• Joe Person of The State reports that South Carolina has a Top 10 itch to scratch.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss is concerned about USC’s Eric Norwood.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Writing for the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum says that it was Lane Kiffin, not Nick Saban, who proved that Urban Meyer is mortal.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Kiffin is again critical of Meyer.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Meyer is also ranked No. 1 in excuses.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida is going back to basics.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC gives five reasons why Georgia should demote Willie Martinez.
• Gentry Estes writes in the Huntsville Times that Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett is a mighty challenge for Bama.

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