SEC Rumors & News

TUSCALOOSA -- Mike MacIntyre was a freshman at Vanderbilt and didn't play that September 1984 day when the Commodores celebrated in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama defensive lineman Marcell Dareus will miss two games and must pay almost $1,800 in restitution for improp­er contact with an agent, the NCAA announced Thursday.

TUSCALOOSA -- Linebacker Chavis Williams says he didn't walk around campus with a proud grin or puffed-out chest just because he was named a starter for Alabama's season opener.

TUSCALOOSA -- Picture Josh Chapman sitting back and tossing out a card, he and room­mate Kerry Murphy nodding their heads in rhythm to the mu­sic that's coursing out of a ste­reo.

TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama receiver Julio Jones, whose pointed snub of coach Nick Saban was one highlight of ESPN's recent all-access show, said he doesn't regularly avoid talking to Saban.

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AUBURN -- Gus Malzahn may be facing another protg this weekend. Still, he's not sure. Arkansas State offensive coordinator Hugh Freeze will arrive at Jordan-Hare Stadium this weekend with a spread offense that aims to keep defenses uncomfortable. It's a fast-paced enterprise. Sound familiar? Malzahn met Freeze several years ago when Freeze was trying to become Malzahn's successor at Shiloh Christian (Ark.) High. They've had conversations about strategy, but haven't specifically shared playbooks. "I haven't had a chance to watch him play. I do know that he's got a spread mentality," Malzahn sai...

AUBURN -- With sweat streaming down his face after Auburn's second scrimmage last month, defensive end Corey Lemonier looked like a defeated player.

Coaches told him point-blank that he wasn’t physical enough

AUBURN -- Ted Roof likes to know exactly what he can expect from a certain player on a cer­tain day.

AUBURN -- Being an underdog doesn't bother Quindarius Carr.

MIAMI REDHAWKS RECORD: 0-0 (1-11 in 2009) LOCATION: Oxford, Ohio ENROLLMENT: 20,126 CONFERENCE: Mid-American Conference COLORS: Red and White COACH: Mike Haywood (1-11 in one season with Miami) YOU KNOW MIAMI BECAUSE: It’s where Ben Roethlisberger went to school in the early 2000s, and the RedHawks have been a solid mid-major for years (until recently). Also, you’ve probably seen them on TV or [...]

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In case you were bereft of confidence heading into the Florida Gators opener against Miami of Ohio, Carl Johnson may be able to help you. The charismatic offensive lineman, a guy who never holds back from saying what’s on his mind, talked about all the different ways the Gators can score on your this season [...]

There are a lot of new names and faces on the Florida Gators this year. The other day I spoke with a UF student –a huge Gators football fan with season tickets, by her own claim — who asked, “So is anyone on the team this year?” Uh, yeah. There are indeed players on the [...]

All that's left for Florida before Saturday's game against Miami (Ohio) is a walk-through. After Thursday's practice, Gators coach Urban Meyer made his final media appearance before the game. Several laughs from Meyer today. He was in a good mood for some reason. "We had an excellent week of practice," he said. Maybe ...

University of Georgia Police took out a warrant Thursday for the arrest of Georgia freshman football player Alec Ogletree on a charge of theft by taking. UGA Police Lt. Eric Dellinger confirmed to the AJC this morning that the warrant was taken out but said further details would have to come from UGA Police Chief Jimmy Williamson, who was not immediately available. Ogletree, a safety, is a highly touted member of Georgia’s 2010 signing class. According to the Red and Black, UGA’s student newspaper, the warrant stems from a June 15 incident in which a UGA student reported a $35 helm...

The NCAA issued a ruling Thursday in one agent-related investigation, declaring Alabama defensive lineman Marcell Dareus ineligible for two games. But no ruling came down in several other cases, including Georgia’s. Georgia did not hear from the NCAA on the matter Thursday and has not gotten any indication of whether it’ll hear before Saturday’s season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette, associate athletic director Claude Felton said Thursday night. Dareus was penalized by the NCAA for accepting $1,787 in improper benefits during two trips to Miami, where an agent-hosted part...

Georgia's 3-4 defense has provided Brandon Wood with a new role as a surprise starter at defensive end.

For a unit that returns all but one starter from last season, Georgia's offense hasn't quite cranked up like coach Mark Richt envisioned heading into the season opener.

ATHENS – As the guy right who lines up behind them, inside linebacker Christian Robinson has a not-so-scenic view of Georgia’s new nose tackles.

There are X-factors, variables and unknowns galore heading into the University of Kentucky's football game against Louisville on Saturday at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Amidst all the uncertainty, there's at least one thing that you can count on.

I know I'm in Memorial Stadium to cover an Indiana University football game. I know that. There's a game going on right now. Trust me. Indiana is playing a team called Tow Truck. No, wait, Towson. It's midway through the fourth quarter: Indiana 51, Towson 17. (That would be the final score.)

You might not like Mike Hartline. He's made peace with that. The University of Kentucky quarterback has won 8of14 career starts, but also has been a magnet for criticism.

The 16th-ranked University of Kentucky volleyball team snapped a nine-match losing streak to the University of Louisville with a 14-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-27, 15-10 victory over the visiting Cardinals on Wednesday night.

UK and U of L fans you will not want to miss today's Battle of the Fan Bloggers as Tom Heiser and Chris Diggs go head-to-head LIVE on courier-journal.com today at 3 p.m. Look for a homepage link at that time.

It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party.

Three others won't make trip

Source says he's involved in NCAA investigation

Senior says he's more comfortable after struggling last season

What they're saying about LSU-UNC

There's multiple ways Kentrell Lockett has helped Mississippi win football games over the past three years.

West Monroe's attempt to climb back up the 5A mountain starts Friday night against the same opponent that opened the Rebels' championship journey a year ago.

BATON ROUGE — LSU coach Les Miles may be on the hot seat as the Tigers enter the 2010 season following two consecutive underachieving seasons and a nationally televised game management meltdown in Mississippi late last season.

On the surface, it looks like the Ole Miss Rebels caught a break in their opening game with Jacksonville State (Ala.) on Saturday, particularly in the wake of the NCAA's ruling against transfer quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

OXFORD — There’s multiple ways Kentrell Lockett has helped Ole Miss win football games over the past three years.

Mississippi State’s Manny Diaz is sharing the defensive coordinator role with Chris Wilson this fall, and the Bulldogs will be looking for a fast start defensively in Saturday’s opening game against the Memphis Tigers in Starkville.

GRAMBLING — When Grambling head coach Rod Broadway watches game film of Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs' team speed stands out first.

Former Mississippi State basketball coach Richard Williams has been hired as an assistant at Arkansas State.

Mississippi State will begin defense of its 2009 SEC Western Division crown at home on Jan. 8 when rival Alabama pays a visit to Humphrey Coliseum in a 3 p.m. game televised by the SEC Network.

Mississippi State linebacker K.J. Wright told reporters that starting quarterback Chris Relf has “a hurt little finger” but second-year coach Dan Mullen said Monday that Relf will be ready to play in the Bulldogs’ opening game against Memphis on Saturday night in Starkville.

Former Byrnes High School star Marcus Lattimore helped USC defeat Southern Mississippi 41-13 at home at Williams-Brice Stadium

COLUMBIA -- In Thursday night's 41-13 University of South Carolina win over Southern Mississippi, running back Marcus Lattimore showed some of the ability that made him one of the state's most sought-after recruits in years.

Incumbent quarterback Stephen Garcia got the start for the University of South Carolina against Southern Mississippi Thursday night and, after an ineffective first drive, led the Gamecocks to four first-half scores during a 41-13 victory.

COLUMBIA — Historically, Steve Spurrier has rarely built up an opponent that didn't deserve it. That fact alone should get University of South Carolina players' (and fans') attentions tonight, as the Gamecocks kick off the 2010 college football season against Southern Mississippi

COLUMBIA — Anyone taking a glance at the University of South Carolina's projected starting lineups for Thursday night's nationally televised season opener might conclude the Gamecocks are breaking in a new position, or positions.

The UT Martin football team may not be ahead on the scoreboard Saturday at Tennessee, but the Skyhawk athletics department will come out ahead on its financial ledger.

KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee at Martin is not a dream destination for any football player or coach.

The football team and the head coach won't be the only new thing Tennessee fans will see Saturday.

University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley announced today that the Vol Walk pregame tradition will be modified to include more fans and to pay homage to the Volunteer Statue, the statue that represents Tennessee’s oldest tradition, the Volunteer.

Like a number of players who will suit up in the visitors' locker room at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Josh Cody once dreamed of playing football for the University of Tennessee.