John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel thinks Brandon Spikes is a YouTube victim.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Les Miles has passed Nick Saban at LSU.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC thinks the Georgia football program is on autopilot.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press wonders if Georgia is in desperation mode.
• Auburn’s Zac Etheridge talks about the injury he suffered in Auburn’s 33-20 win over Ole Miss.

Auburn safety Zac Etheridge

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Robbie Andreu of Gainesville Sun reports on the Brandon Spikes eye-gouge slap suspension.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee may auction off those black jerseys.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama coach Nick Saban wants quarterback Greg McElroy to throw caution to the wind.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia is sticking with Joe Cox at quarterback.
• Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Alabama and LSU are putting it all on the line.

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Billy Cannon's famous punt return for LSU.

SEC links for Friday:

• Mark Bradley of the AJC wants to know what’s an acceptable result for Georgia fans for Florida game.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Georgia-Florida is still intense.
• Scott Hotard of the Baton Rouge Advocate commemorates the 50-year anniversary of Billy Cannon’s Halloween punt return.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that new Florida guard Nimrod Tishman is ready to show off his game.
• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register reports on Alabama coach Nick Saban saying that Tide critics are disconcerting.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Robbie Nieswanger of the Morning News reports on SEC suspending officiating crew from Arkansas-Florida game.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that the SEC should get out of the referee business.
• Mike Herndon of the Mobile Press-Register writes that the SEC’s overall strength is under debate.
• Joe Person of The State reports on the latest development in the South Carolina-Alabama tape-gate.
• Mr. SEC says Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier are pointing fingers at each other.
• Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Alabama’s Mark Ingram has Tennessee’s attention.

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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 Thursday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss has been prepping for spotlight of tonight’s ESPN game with South Carolina.
• Joe Person of The State writes on Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead.
• John Davis of the Oxford Eagle writes that Snead is upbeat about the SEC opener.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes about SEC’s football tilted balance of power.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that South Carolina’s basketball class is stacking nicely.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the Nick Saban-Bobby Petrino rivarly is more than hot air.

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Nick and Terry Saban

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger writes that pieces are in place for Ole Miss to break out.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports that Elizabethtown native and Alabama defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick is out of hospital after shooting.
• Mike Tankersley of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Nick Saban’s wife delights audience.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Georgia’s biggest star may be its coach.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that there will be questions for both teams when Georgia plays Oklahoma State.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that playing Florida means more than money to Charleston Southern.
• David Jones of Florida Today writes on Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes.
• Chris Low of ESPN talks to Auburn starting quarterback, and Elizabethtown native, Chris Todd.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean writes that Vanderbilt is pinning its hopes on its defense.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that if the ACC wants to get noticed, it better step up against the SEC.
• Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News writes that Phil Fulmer could be a coach in waiting.
• Charles Goldberg of the News writes that since Gus Malzahn has been given leeway to succeed, Auburn could have a better offense.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the News writes on Nick Saban’s new contract at Alabama.
• Joe Person of The State writes on the South Carolina running game.

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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.

SEC links for Thursday:

• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Vanderbilt is back for more.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes on the start of Urban Meyer’s fifth season at Florida.
• Joseph Person of The State investigates the mystery of who will be calling plays at South Carolina this season.
• Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes on the Razorbacks’ timetable for success.
• ADG columnist Wally Hall warns fans to get ready for real taste of Bobby Petrino’s system.
• In the Mobile Press-Register, Alabama coach Nick Saban says poor 2008 finish still grates.

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