Oliver Lamar Poole Passes

OXFORD, Miss. – Oliver Lamar Poole, 87, of Gloster, Miss., a member of the famous “Pooles of Ole Miss” which produced over 50 University of Mississippi athletics letters, passed away Saturday in Ruston, La., following an extended illness.
Brown Funeral Home on Highway 24 in Gloster is in charge of the service, which will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m., at Gloster United Methodist Church with Reverend Jimmy Pyles officiating. Interment will follow at Roseland Cemetery in Gloster. Visitation is set for Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m., at Brown Funeral Home.
Oliver Poole, a first cousin to Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame brothers Buster, Ray and Barney Poole, lettered as a tackle for Coach Red Drew’s Rebels in 1946 and then played three years of professional football. “Poole Drive” on the Ole Miss campus is named in honor of the family.
Selected in the 15th round of the 1944 draft by New York, he played two years in the All-American Football Conference, first with the New York Yankees in 1947 and then with the Baltimore Colts in 1948. Poole’s final year in pro football was with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in 1949. Well miss you Oliver.
(by www.olemisssports.com)

Razorback Reconstruction Ending Soon

The new artificial surface is beginning to take shape, and those familiar words, ARKANSAS and RAZORBACKS are installed this week!
(by arkansasrazorbacks.com)

2009 Vandy Fan Day!!!!!!

Sunday, August 16 from 4-6 p.m.
Event includes autographs, games, music & more!
at John Rich Practice Facility (corner of Jess Neely Drive & Natchez Trace) - Free Admission!!!
The SEC ROCKS!!!
(By vucommodores.cstv.com)

Arkansas Linebacker Gone!

Well here is the dirt from the SEC; for the 2nd time in less than 2 months and possibly for the last time. Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been arrested.
According to the (NW Arkansas Morning News), Battle was arrested early Sunday morning(6/28/09)and charged with driving under the influence, violating the city’s noise ordinance and refusing to submit to submit to a breathalyzer test!(how is that one!)
Battle was pulled after police heard loud music coming from his vehicle. An odor of alcohol was detected after an officer approached the vehicle, leading to Battle’s arrest on multiple charges.

He was released from jail yesterday morning after posting an $830 bond.

The school has yet to comment on Battle’s latest skirmish with the law.

Early last month, Battle was involved in an on-campus argument with another student. After police responded to the disturbance and did a background check on the two involved, it was discovered that Battle had a warrant out for his arrest after failing to appear in court for a careless driving ticket.

He was subsequently arrested for failure to appear.The SEC Rocks

Auburn Tigers lose 3 more players!

Three players from the defensive side of the ball are off the Auburn football team. (more to come?) There is no word on whether they were kicked off the team or left on their own accord, as head coach Gene Chizik was on vacation and unavailable for comment.

Safety Christian Thompson, defensive tackle Jomarcus Savage and linebacker Marcus Jemison were all members of the 2008 recruiting class and were potential backups on the depth chart. This is the 2nd roster purge during Gene Chizik era at Auburn, as 4 players left the team back in January.

Of the 3 players leaving, Thompson was the first in line for playing time, as he was in the mix for a nickel back spot behind starting safeties Mike McNeil and Zac Etheridge.Both Savage and Jemison missed last seasons with injuries. The SEC Rocks!

LSU Retires Jerseys

BATON ROUGE -- The jerseys of LSU legends Tommy Casanova, Ben McDonald and Rudy Macklin have been retired, LSU director of athletics Joe Alleva announced Saturday.

The three LSU sports legends join an elite group of former athletes and coaches whose jerseys have been retired in the 116-year history of LSU Athletics. Only five other individuals in LSU history have had their jerseys retired, including Pete Maravich, Bob Pettit and Shaquille O’Neal in basketball, Billy Cannon in football and Skip Bertman in baseball.

The jerseys of Casanova, McDonald and Macklin were retired as a result of a unanimous vote of the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee on Friday. They will each be honored at future LSU sporting events on dates to be announced.
(by Herb Vincent
Sr. Associate Athletic Director)

The Baltimore Ravens,Ozzie Newsome,the TIDES',new Athletic Director?

The speculation linking former Alabama great and current Baltimore Ravens executive Ozzie Newsome to the Tide’s Athletic Director’s job has been ongoing for several years.

That speculation has been ratcheted up a notch or two of late as the current Athletic Director Mal Moore has come under fire for the NCAA Sanctions levied against the school in the textbook scandal.

While Newsome refuses to do anything but praise the job Moore has done: “Look at what he’s done and how well rounded this program is. The facilities that we have, the seating at the stadium, what else can you ask for?” he has also refused to close the door on what many anticipate would be a triumphant return to Tuscaloosa at some point in the future.

And all that’s been done is add fuel to the speculative fire.

It was much the same Saturday 6/27/09 as Newsome returned to his collegiate roots for his annual golf outing. Speaking to the Tuscaloosa News, the legendary Crimson Tide tight end once again left the door open for a return home, a return that may or may not include the Athletic Director's job.

“I always allow the information to help me make a decision,” Newsome said when asked about taking the possible position. “There is a lot of information that I would need to get before I could even entertain something like that

2 Night Games for the DAWGS! in 2009

The Sept. 12 Georgia vs South Carolina SEC football game in Athens and the Sept. 19 SEC game between Georgia and Arkansas in Fayetteville will both be televised at night by ESPN and/or ESPN2.

Georgia vs South Carolina game will be televised by ESPN2 at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Georgia vs Arkansas game will be on either ESPN or ESPN2 at 7:45 p.m. ET. Georgia has a record of 25-24-1 on ESPN and 15-3 on ESPN2
The SEC Rocks!

Ole Miss NEWS

OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss continues to be tabbed in the top 10 of the various media outlet’s national preseason rankings, including Athlon which has the Rebels at the No. 10 spot in its college football preview. The publication also honored three Rebels as All-Americas and five as All-SEC.

Ole Miss was among three SEC squads in the top 10 of the national ranking with Alabama at No. 6, and Florida at the top, picked ahead of No. 2 Oklahoma, No. 3 Texas and No. 4 USC.

Athlon’s 2009 Preseason Top 251. Florida 1. Oklahoma 2. Texas 3. USC 4. Ohio State 5. Alabama 6. Penn State 7. Virginia Tech 8. Oklahoma State 9. Ole Miss 10. California 11. Boise State 12. Oregon 13. Georgia 14. Florida State 15. Nebraska 16. LSU 17. Cincinnati 18. North Carolina 19. Michigan State 20. Utah 21. Georgia Tech 22. Iowa 23. Notre Dame 24. Oregon State 25.
(by www.olemisssports.com)

“Little Dawgs Football Camp”

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s “Little Dawgs Football Camp” concluded on June 12 at 3 p.m. (CST) with the more than 100 campers were taken to Scott Field at Davis Wade Stadium, just like the team does on Saturdays in the Fall.

The young Pups rode buses from the Holliman Athletic Complex and got dropped off at The Junction, where they took the same path as the gameday “Dawg Walk.” The campers made their way to team’s gameday locker room. The highlight of the afternoon is sure to be each camper being introduced onto the field, through the fog machine, by legendary Voice of the Bulldogs Jack Cristil. The SEC ROCKS!!!

Fans were invited to come out to The Junction and welcome the little Bulldogs.
(by www.mstateathletics.com)

Auburn V.S. West Virginia

Game will kick off at 6:45 p.m. CT.


June 24, 2009


AUBURN - Auburn's football game on Sept. 19 against West Virginia at Jordan-Hare Stadium will kick off at 6:45 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPN or ESPN2, the network announced Wednesday.

The determination of the originating network will be decided after games of Sept. 12.

Under the new Southeastern Conference television contract, a minimum of 11 of Auburn's 12 games this season will be televised. The Auburn-Alabama game on Nov. 27 will be televised by CBS at 1:30 p.m. CT. The kickoff times and television network for Auburn's remaining games will be announced as those determinations are made by the SEC's broadcast partners (by auburntigers.cstv.com)

A Shout Out...The KING of Pop...Dies

Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted King of Pop who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50.

Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson's brother, gave a press conference in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon. He said that his brother died at 2:26 p.m. local time, and it is believed that Jackson suffered cardiac arrest in his home, but that the cause of death is unknown until they received the results of an autopsy.

Jackson's personal physician tried to resuscitate him at his home, as did the paramedics, Jermaine Jackson said. Then at the hospital, doctors tried to revive him for more than an hour, but were unsuccessful. (associated press)Michael...YOU ROCKED!

Razorback Reconstruction Coming to an End

The razorbacks have spent several weeks of foundation preparation, the new artificial surface has arrived and is rolling out.The SEC ROCKS!!! (by www.arkansasrazorbacks.com)

#74 Kevin Perez at Georgia

Position: Offensive line

Class: R. Junior Stock

Height/Weight: 6-3, 280

High School: Killian, Miami

Projected Fall Team Depth Chart Position: Third Team
(by uga.rivals.com)

Florida's Tebow...SEC male athelete of the year

University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was honored Tuesday 6/23/09 as the recipient of the 2008-09 Roy F. Kramer Southeastern Conference Male Athlete of the Year (as voted on by the league's athletics directors), Commissioner Mike Slive announced.
This is the 2nd time Tebow has been named the SEC Male Athlete of the Year, as he received the honor in 2007-08. He joins; -Alistair Craig (Arkansas, cross country/track), Danny Wuerffel (Florida, football) and Shaquille O’Neal (LSU, basketball) as the only student-athletes to win the award back to back.
Tebow is the 3rd Gator to receive the honor, joining Wuerffel (1996 and 1997) and Ryan Lochte (swimming, 2005). Georgia’s Courtney Kupets (gymnastics) took home the SEC Female Athlete of the Year award.

"The SEC is very proud to honor Tim and Courtney, as they are outstanding examples of what a student-athlete can accomplish, both athletically and educationally,” said SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. “Their hard work and dedication to excellence have made them fine representatives of their universities and this conference. We congratulate them and wish them the best in their future endeavors.”

In his junior campaign, Tebow led the Gators to a 13-1 record and their second BCS Championship in three years. He was honored with the Maxwell Award in 2007 and 2008, becoming only the second player to earn the award in consecutive years. The Jacksonville, Fla. native was also honored with the Manning Award, and was a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy The SEC Rocks!

Uk is Loosing Players

Wide receiver E.J. Adams, and tight ends Chris Cessna and DeAunte Mason have left the University of Kentucky football team, Coach Rich Brooks has announced.

Adams has left the team for personal reasons. He started nine games last year, catching 14 passes for 180 yards. He played cornerback his first two seasons at UK before switching to receiver in 2008. He will enter the NFL supplemental draft.
Cessna has given up football because of injuries. He plans to stay in school and will receive a medical hardship scholarship. He did not see varsity game action during his two years with the team.

Mason plans to transfer to another school. He redshirted in 2008 as a freshman quarterback and moved to tight end during spring practice.(by uk notebook)

Bert Bank, Founder of the Alabama Football Network..Dies

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.: Bert Bank was a World War II veteran who survived the Bataan Death March, became a state legislator and founded 2 Tuscaloosa radio stations. Perhaps his biggest claim to fame; was as founder of the Alabama Football Network.
Bank died Monday night at age 94. “Bert Bank was a great American war hero, a dedicated servant to his country and state, and a loyal fan and friend of the University of Alabama,” Alabama athletic director Mal Moore said. “Few individuals have had the impact on the university like Bert. He knew every football coach, dating back to Wallace Wade,on a
first-name basis. He saw the first game ever played in Denny Stadium." (by associated press)The SEC Thanks You, Bert Bank

Peyton Manning on Lane Kiffin..Tennessee's Head Coach

How has Lane Kiffin done so far as UT's head football coach?
Peyton Manning can't answer that question.
The former Vol and current Indianapolis Colts quarterback said it will be at least 2 years before he can properly evaluate Kiffin, who was announced Dec. 1, 2008, as the 21st head football coach at Tennessee.

"Kind of what I've learned, it's kind of like when we draft players with the Colts," Manning said Monday morning at Fox Den Country Club during a break in a golf tournament fund-raiser. "Two weeks after the draft they say 'well how was the draft?' I used to be wrong. I used to say: 'this guy is great and on and on.'

"My answer now is ask me in 2 years. I'll tell you how we did in the draft. I think it's kind of that same way (with Kiffin)."

Manning met with Kiffin later in the afternoon. It was the second time Kiffin and Manning have met in person since Kiffin was hired.
Manning also worked out with current UT players.

"To be fair to Coach Kiffin, everybody is making a judgment either one way or the other already," Manning said. "I think we need to let Tennessee play some games this year and maybe not just necessarily this year. I know it's a long offseason and it's more time to talk and analyze.

"I'm trying to get to know Lane. I can tell from people I talk to how hard his staff works and how hard the players are working. They're excited, which is good. Everybody should be excited during this time. It takes some time to develop."

Manning said he first met with Kiffin in March during an event for former UT players to meet the new staff.

"I know he is excited," Manning said. "I know he's got a lot of work to do. It (the SEC) is a hard conference. The conference is like the NFL - it's just gotten so competitive. I know they're working hard, and I'm going to pull hard for them." (By Brad Gaskins) The SEC Rocks!

Green's on grass

Quarterback Christian Green made a visit to Gainesville . While Green was able to show his talent in front of the team, the camp made an impression on him for how much he was able to learn from the coaches. (by www.gatorcountry.com)

2 USC Grads Honored for on and off-field Accomplishments

University of South Carolina graduates Jamon Meredith and Ryan Succop have been inducted into the 2009 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the classroom, in the community and on the playing field.

Meredith, an offensive lineman, was a 5th-round pick by the Green Bay Packers, while Succop, a placekicker, was a 7th-round selection by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009 NFL Draft. Meredith earned his degree in sport and entertainment management, while Succop earned a double major in finance and real estate with a minor in computer science.

In only its 3rd year, the NFF Hampshire Honor Society membership has nearly doubled since its inaugural year in 2007. Meredith and Succop are among 564 players from 266 schools that make up the 2009 class. Student-athletes had to maintain at least a 3.2 grade point average and be a starter or significant substitute to be considered for the honor society. The SEC Rocks!

Razorback Reconstruction

The Razorbacks are working on converting Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium back to an artificial surface.Do you think this will be better or worse for the team. Post your comment at the bottom of this paragraph and give your reaction. (By www.arkansasrazorbacks.com)

Good Bye Hall

Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced Friday that linebacker Prince Hall will transfer to Central Washington.

Prince Hall has decided to transfer to Central Washington for his senior season. Hall played in 36 games during his Alabama career while making 14 starts at linebacker. He recorded 152 tackles during his three seasons at the Capstone with 13 tackles for loss and three sacks. (By www.rolltide.com) The SEC Rocks!

Ole Miss...Jevan Snead 20th Best in College Football

Ole Miss Jevan Snead was named the 20th-best player in college football in The Sporting News.
Matt Hayes, writer for the Sporting News noted that Snead's first season as a starter was remarkable, especially considering he sat out 2007 after transferring from Texas.
Snead was the 7th of 8 SEC players on the preseason list, including No. 1 choice Tim Tebow of Florida.
A junior from Stephenville, Texas, Snead was recently selected as a Preseason All-American Honorable Mention and a 2009 Heisman Trophy candidate by NationalChamps.net. His first season with the Rebels saw him finish 2nd in the SEC in TD passes (26) and 3rd in passing average (212.5 ypg) and pass efficiency (145.5).

UK Bear Bryant Reunion

LEXINGTON, Ky. :The “Bear's Boys,” former University of Kentucky football players under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, had a reunion Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, in Lexington.
At least 30 of the Bear's Boys plan to attend the event, according to Dick Rushing and Bill Evans, who are helping coordinate the reunion. Among the returnees who have committed to participate are:
Quarterback/placekicker George Blanda, who guided the Wildcats to their first bowl game (and win) in school history, and went on to the longest career in pro football history!
All-America quarterback Babe Parilli, who led UK to consecutive appearances in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls
UK football/basketball legend Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones, the only player to have his jersey retired in both sports
In addition to Blanda, Jones and Parilli, the of attendees included Tommy Adkins, Chuck Bell, Jim Bowie, Bill Chambers, Bill Evans, Bob Fry, Ed Hamilton, Jim Hardin, Bob Holt, James Howe, Harry Jones, Lou Karibo, Joe Koch, Neil Lowry, Chet Lukowski, Ken Lutz, Dick Mitchell, Bill Mosley, Jim Proffitt, Harry Rogers, Dick Rushing, Frank Sadler, Millard Shirley, Lee Truman and Clayton Webb.The group will have a reception on Friday, June 19, and a dinner on Saturday, June 20. The Bear's Boys have had reunions every two or three years since 1983.
Bryant was the head coach at Kentucky from 1946-53. UK compiled a 60-23-5 record during those eight seasons, including the Wildcats' first four bowl games. Kentucky won the first (and only) Great Lakes Bowl in 1947 and played in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls following the 1949, 1950 and 1951 seasons, respectively. The Cats won the Sugar and Cotton bowl games.
Kentucky's best season under Bryant came in 1950. UK went 11-1, capped by a 13-7 win over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl, ending the Sooners' 31-game winning streak. UK is one of four schools that have a claim on the 1950 national championship. At that time, national rankings were finalized before bowl games were played, but an analysis of the 1950 season by the Sagarin Computer Ratings lists UK as the No. 1 team for that season. from Kentucky Football Notebook

Howard and Zeier Permanent Bulldog Broadcast Team

Longtime Athens and Georgia radio personality Scott Howard and former Bulldog All-America quarterback Eric Zeier have been named the permanent broadcast team for Georgia football; according to an announcement Friday by UGA Director of Athletics Damon Evans.
Howard and Zeier teamed up the last two years as the broadcast team on Georgia away games and took over for home games as well following the retirement of legendary Bulldog broadcaster Larry Munson early in the 2008 football season. Go..DAWGS, the SEC Rocks!

courtesy UGA Sports Communications

Vols have New Strength and Conditioning Coach, Aaron Ausmus

Wednesday 6/17/09, Athletic Director Mike Hamilton said the Vols had reached an agreement to pay strength and conditioning coach Mark Smith the full amount of his two-year agreement with UT. That amount is that of the remaining $390,000 and until he finds another job.
Thursday morning 6/18/09, North Texas football coach Todd Dodge confirmed that strength coach Aaron Ausmus was leaving to become strength coach at Tennessee. The Denton Record-Chronicle reported that Ausmus will begin at UT on Monday 6/22/09. Now...the dirt keeps on coming...the SEC ROCKS!

Vandy needs D again in 2009 SEC season

The Commodores needed a lot of big plays from their defense to have the season they had in 2008, and linebacker Patrick Benoist was involved in plenty of them.
After a while, it became expected, almost natural, to see No. 30 on the ball on nearly every play.
"I think he's sort of a natural football player," said Vanderbilt head coach Bobby Johnson. "He just seems to know where the ball's going."
If Benoist's numbers are any indication, Johnson is right.
Playing at the weakside linebacker position, Benoist ranked 1st on the team and 3rd in the SEC in 2008 with 109 tackles, including 6.5 for loss and 2 sacks, showing an impressive ability to read offensive plays as they unfolded and using his athleticism to make stops.
But while he credits his lateral quickness as an important asset on the field, more important than that is his knowledge of football itself.

Kentucky Football Bear Boy Reunion

“Bear’s Boys” Reunion June 19-20: The “Bear’s Boys,” former University of Kentucky football players under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, will have a reunion Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, in Lexington.

At least 30 of the Bear’s Boys plan to attend the event, according to Dick Rushing and Bill Evans, who are helping coordinate the reunion. Among the returnees who have committed to participate are:
• quarterback/placekicker George Blanda, who guided the Wildcats to their first bowl game (and win) in school history, and went on to the longest career in pro football history
• All-America quarterback Babe Parilli, who led UK to consecutive appearances in the Orange, Sugar and Cotton bowls
• UK football/basketball legend Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones, the only player to have his jersey retired in both sports

In addition to Blanda, Jones and Parilli, the tentative list of attendees includes Tommy Adkins, Chuck Bell, Jim Bowie, Bill Chambers, Bill Evans, Bob Fry, Ed Hamilton, Jim Hardin, Bob Holt, James Howe, Harry Jones, Lou Karibo, Joe Koch, Neil Lowry, Chet Lukowski, Ken Lutz, Dick Mitchell, Bill Mosley, Jim Proffitt, Harry Rogers, Dick Rushing, Frank Sadler, Millard Shirley, Lee Truman and Clayton Webb.

The group will have a reception on Friday, June 19, and a dinner on Saturday, June 20. The Bear’s Boys have had reunions every two or three years since 1983.

Mal Moore...No More?

Imagine for a moment you're Mal Moore. You have just stood in front of the bright lights and flashing cameras again,posing in your best Mount Rushmore gape,to discuss the University of Alabama's penalties from the NCAA.
As you walk back to your vast corner office, friends and co-workers pat you on the back, telling you to hang in there, to keep on keeping on.
You sit back in your easy chair, kick your feet up on the desk, and somewhere in the back of you mind, that mock-Latin aphorism must be resonating...Illegitimi non carborundum. Don't let the b*st*rds grind you down.
But can you survive? Is it really worth fighting the good fight?
The answer to the first question is easy. Your best friend is Paul Bryant Jr. Until Nick Saban achieved celestial status, Bryant had the best name in town and was the Crown Prince of Alabama football. He still matters, and he has let it be known Mal Moore will not be pushed out.
University of Alabama Athletic Director Mal Moore was at the helm during Mike DuBose's tenure, the Albert Means NCAA scandal, the hiring and bizarre resignation of Dennis Franchione, the Mike Price/strip club escapades and the badly bungled hiring and mismanagement of Mike Shula. And those are just football issues.The second question is not so simple. Is there really upside in continuing to do a job in which you have never really been comfortable?
Moore was never supposed to be the athletic director at Alabama. The former Tide quarterback turned top Bear Bryant offensive assistant was supposed to be the head football coach.
Moore thought he had the job, too, when Bryant stepped down in December of 1982. However, Ray Perkins was hired and the first person he fired was Moore.
Moore returned to Alabama seven years later after working at Notre Dame and in the NFL for a last hurrah under Gene Stallings. Eventually, he moved into administration and incredibly, was passed over for AD in favor of Bob Bockrath in 1996 (following another nasty brush with the NCAA).
Finally, after Bockrath crashed and burned in 1999, Moore was brought in and has overseen the fall of Mike DuBose, the Albert Means NCAA scandal, the hiring and bizarre resignation of Dennis Franchione, the Mike Price/strip club escapades and the badly bungled hiring and mismanagement of Mike Shula. And these are just football issues.
It appeared Moore was done on a cold December day in 2006 when Rich Rodriquez shocked Alabama officials by turning down an offer. However, Moore's standing among the faithful quickly rose like the Phoenix from the ashes three weeks later when he brought home Saban from South Florida.
It was the final cherry on Moore's career. The man often referred to as "Malfunction" could do no wrong. Three months later, Moore was honored when the school dedicated the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility.
Instead of being given a ceremonial role and quietly heading off to the wilderness, Moore remained as athletic director (with a new contract and raise to$425,000 annually), doing good work as a fund-raiser and being a beloved figure in Alabama folklore.
With another blood red circle on his resume, even longtime Alabama fans are wondering if Moore's time is up. Certainly, Alabama can ill afford more problems with the NCAA. As cataclysmic as it would be, can you imagine how much worse it would be if Moore was still the athletic director?
This November, Moore will celebrate his 10th anniversary as Alabama's athletic director. His work in fund-raising and capital improvement to facilities, such as Bryant-Denny Stadium, is exemplary. On Dec. 19, Moore will celebrate his 70th birthday.
If you're Mal Moore, wouldn't that seem like the right time to exit with your back straight and your head held high? Contact Paul Finebaum at finebaumnet@yahoo.com His column appears Tuesdays in the Press-Register.)

Is it No MOORE for Alabama

In his Tuesday column, the always provocative Paul Finebaum will state whether it's time for University of Alabama Athletic Director :Mal Moore should exit the scene in the wake of the textbook scandal that led to NCAA sanctions last week. Longtime Alabama fans are wondering if Moore's time is up. Read Finebaum's complete column in Tuesday's (6/16/09)Press-Register.

Alabama announces Savage as New Broadcaster

Maybe this isn't the most surprising move ever. We knew Alabama was looking for a new radio color analyst when it became clear Ken Stabler had no intention of returning to the spotlight.
When we learned that Phil Savage would be given a trial run during A-Day, he quickly became the leader in the clubhouse. Now, it's official!

Savage...the former Cleveland Brown General Manager, former Crimson Tide graduate assistant, and current friend of Nick Saban -- is the new radio color analyst for the Crimson Tide Sports Network.

Auburn Rocks the SEC in Revenue

The economy may rattle season ticket sales a bit this time around, but Auburn generated the 6th-highest revenue in college football during the last reporting session. (according to Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal)according to the Birmingham Business Journal on Monday.
Auburn generated $59.67 million in football for 2007-08, the highest in the state. Overall, Auburn was ranked 7th Nationally in overall sports revenue with $89.31 million. The 2008-09 athletic year has not been tabulated, a period in which Auburn had only 7 home games as opposed to 8 in 2007 with 8 this coming season. Still, there is a lot of TV money to go around.

(Texas led the nation in football and overall sports revenue.)

Game Cock center named to the Rimington Trophy List

A shout out to: University of South Carolina senior center Garrett Anderson is one of 44 players named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List. The Rimington Trophy annual honors the nation's top offensive center.

Anderson, a 6-4, 307-pounder from Irmo, S.C., has played in 35 of 38 games over the past three seasons, making 21 starts. He started all 13 games at center for the Gamecocks in 2008.

While more than a dozen All-America football teams are selected annually, the Rimington Trophy committee uses four prestigious teams to determine a winner:


* American Football Coaches Association

* Walter Camp Foundation

* Sporting News

* Football Writers Association of America

The winner of the 10-year old trophy will be honored at Rimington Trophy Presentation banquet at the Rococo Theater in Lincoln, Neb. on January 16, 2009.

Game Cocks to Kick Off the SEC Season

The South Carolina Game Cocks are the SEC team to start the 2009 SEC season. Their game will be televised on ESPN, the TBA, on September 3 at N.C.State. My guess would be that the game will be on at 8:o5 pm. My prediction,SC 21 vs NC State 10,you guessed it the SEC ROCKS!

Gators put 5 members on 2009 1ST Team All-American

Five team members of the Gators have made the 2009 pre-season 1st team All American team. A total of 16 positions on all the All-American and SEC teams was accomplished by the Gators. The following are those of the 1st Team All-American: Senior quarterback Tim Tebow (Jacksonville, Fla.) was named first-team All-American and first-team All-SEC by the publication. Junior defensive end Carlos Dunlap (North Charleston, S.C.), junior cornerback Joe Haden (Ft. Washington, Md.) and senior linebacker Brandon Spikes (Shelby, N.C.) were also selected as preseason first-team All-Americans and All-SEC players.



Senior return specialist Brandon James (St. Augustine, Fla.) was selected as the preseason All-American first-team kick returner

SEC FOOTBALL ONLINE going Mobile

Just a quick update, we have now a mobile site so that you can keep up with the future stats and scores on the go this coming season. Store this address in your contacts, SECFOOTBALLONLINE.UBIK.NET you are going to need it for all the action from the SEC. WE all know, the SEC...ROCKS!

New 2009 Official VOLS T-Shirt

Tennessee's official 2009 football T-shirt goes on sale next week after fans picked their choice.

The orange shirt features the Power T on the back. Inside the T are the images of Lane Kiffin, Smokey, cheering fans and the checkerboard end zone. The white lettering reads "IT'S TIME" and "UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOOTBALL 2009."
UT is encouraging fans to buy the shirt and wear it to the Season-Opener Sept. 5 against Western Kentucky.

The shirt sells for $14.99 and will be available at The UT Bookstore, Alumni Hall, Sports Seasons, McMillin's and Mast General Store as well as online at www.volmall.com

Tennessee Sports Nation Results...Best and Memorable game

The percentage went to the 1998 Tennessee over Florida (20 vs 17) game as the most memorable. Could it not have been also the best in state history? The game that won the percentage for this honor was that of the 2001 Tennessee win over Florida(for the record in the Swamp)was indeed awesome. Although,don't forget,the 1998 game did lead the way to a National Championship! My favorite Vols-Gators game is the 1990 game. Both teams were ranked in the top 10 when the Gators came to Neyland stadium. The Vols were up 7-3 at halftime. Then, ROCK the SEC, Dale Carter runs the second half kick-off back for a TD! That was the final nail on the coffin...the Vols went on to beat the Gators 45-3 that night. Spurrier,speechless,visorless,was totally helpless in stopping the Vols! The SEC ROCKS!

SEC Coaches that led two teams

Houston Nutt has joined a special group of SEC football coaches that have led two schools and won at least 60 career games and a winning percentage over 600.

Topping this list is the legend himself in all of college football, not just the SEC, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Bryant began his coaching career at Kentucky, where he led the Wildcats to 60 wins in his eight years on the sideline.

Five years after he left UK, Bryant return to his alma mater, Alabama and it was there he made his impression 232 wins.

Bryant, wasn't the first SEC coach to change conference addresses.

Mike Donahue who was on the Plains from 1904-06 and 1908-22. From there he continued as he led LSU through the 1927 season.
His teams were known for their defensive prowess. Of the 139 games in which he led Auburn, 99 times his team won,77 were won by blanking the opposition.

Nick Saban returned to the conference this past season, winning 7 of 13 games at Alabama, but has just 37 SEC wins.

The coaches, listed by composite wins:


(292) Paul "Bear" Bryant

Kentucky (1946-53), 60-23-5

Alabama (1958-82), 232-36-9



(137) Steve Spurrierstill coaching

Florida (1990-2001), 122-27-1

South Carolina (2005-07), 15-10



(122) Mike Donahue

Auburn (1904-06, 08-22), 99-35-5

LSU (1923-27), 23-19-3



105 Tommy Tubervillestill coaching

Ole Miss (1995-98), 25-20-0
Auburn (1999-2007), 80-33-0



104 Doug Dickey

Tennessee (1964-69), 46-15-4

Florida (1970-78), 58-42-2



98 Harry Mehre

Georgia (1928-37), 59-34-6

Ole Miss (1938-45), 39-26-1



75 Houston Nuttstill coaching

Arkansas, 1998-2007, 75-48-0

Ole Miss, 2008 TBD

SEC Spring Football Practice

Last month concluded spring football practices in the Southeastern Conference. There was a substantial increase in the attendence for the 2008 SEC football season and it truly "ROCKS". One example of that are the attendances at annual spring football games on the 12 SEC campuses this year. More than 450,000 fans attended the spring games, with an average attendance of 37,936. Last year, the SEC spring games drew a total of 373,232 or an average of 31,103 fans per game. So,y'all see the "SEC ROCKS"


ALABAMA 84,050
ARKANSAS 30,000
AUBURN 45,381 (School record)
FLORIDA 65,000 (School record)
GEORGIA 42,458
KENTUCKY 20,200
LSU 30,532
OLE MISS 28,357 (School record)
MISSISSIPPI STATE 31,606 (School record)
SOUTH CAROLINA 25,157
TENNESSEE 51,488
VANDERBILT 1,000

TOTAL 455,229 (37,936)