John Clay’s Sidelines

SEC links for Friday:

• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that NCAA has ruled that star MSU basketball recruit Renardo Sidney is “non-certified.”
• Robbie Neiswanger of Morning News reports that Arkansas coach John Pelphrey promises appropriate action will be taken regarding players involvement in a fraternity party.
• Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes that ex-Tennessee defensive coordinator John Chavis has found a good fit at LSU.
• Scott Hotard of The Advocate writes about Vandy’s new no-huddle offense.
• Joe Person  of The State writes that South Carolina is preparing for multiple Georgia quarterbacks.
• But Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Joe Cox will start at quarterback for the Bulldogs.
• Chris Low of ESPN writes that Georgia faces a must-win in week two.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Ex-Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer tells AP he wants to be back on “the big stage.”
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that prize Mississippi State hoops signee Renardo Sidney has cleared first obstacle.
• Veazey also reports that State running back Anthony Dixon may still be in Dan Mullen’s doghouse.
• ESPN’s Chris Low reports that Arkansas has lost starting cornerback Isaac Madison for the season.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Auburn coach Gene Chizik made a tough quarterback call look easy.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy has not been happy with his play.

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Lane Kiffin

SEC links for Thursday:

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that there’s plenty of speculation about what Lane Kiffin’s billboard in Florida might look like.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC wants to know if Mark Richt will ever win the big one at Georgia.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Georgia knows it has to beat Florida.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that NCAA has asked Renardo Sidney’s family for more documents.
• John Davis of the Oxford Eagle writes that SEC’s new TV deal makes other leagues jealous.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that the schedules favor the top SEC teams.

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Chris Warren

SEC links for Wednesday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss’ Chris Warren and Eniel Polynice have been cleared for basketball practice.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that the NCAA has finished interviews with MSU basketball signee Renardo Sidney and family.
• Terry Wood of the NW Arkansas Times believes D.J. Williams could be Arkansas’ first All-American tight end.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes on a top elite basketball camp that came to Baton Rouge on Monday.
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle writes on ex-Florida pitcher Ryan Sadowski, now starring in the Giants’ rotation.
• Seth Emerson of The State reports that a suspended South Carolina cornerback must now clear the Spurrier hurdle.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that NCAA has delayed interviews in case of Mississippi State basketball recruit Renardo Sidney.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that LSU coach Paul Mainieri shares CWS title with family and friends.
• Gainesville Sun reports Timberwolves could pay $500,000 buyout to get Nick Calathes out of his Greek contract.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that a massive clean-up project awaits ex-Tennessee coach Kevin O’Neill at Southern Cal.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News on whether Nick Saban deserves a new deal.
• Joe Person of The State writes that a new conditioning coach has brought a different approach to South Carolina.

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