John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Thursday:

• Knoxville News-Sentinel John Adams uses Randall Cobb’s success as an example of why Phil Fulmer failed.

• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that Vandy is certainly worried about UK quarterback Randall Cobb.

• Also in the News-Sentinel, Dave Hooker reports that despite his denials, UNC coach Butch Davis is still the top target on Tennessee list.

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Tim Tebow’s weight is over.

• Joe Person writes in The State that South Carolina could have its sights on the Outback Bowl.

• In The Advocate, Joe Schiefelbein writes that LSU could be headed for the Cotton Bowl.

• In the Clarion-Ledger, David Brandt writes that Ole Miss’ Kendrick Lewis has developed a safety mentality.

• Tim Tucker writes for the AJC that Georgia receiver Mohamed Massaquoi has made the most of his senior season.

• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes that MSU coach Sylvester Croom is familiar with No. 1 teams at Alabama.

• Jay Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn just wants to improve its record.