My trusty 2010 college football syllabus says I should now bring y'all the best of the SEC blogs this fine afternoon. So, here is a little something on the other 11 SEC football teams. (Some of these beat reporters apparently do not blog 3-4 times a day like yours truly, so some of these are a day or two old.)
• ALABAMA: The defending national champs open with San Jose State, which is 0-3 against SEC teams. Bammer coach Nick Saban tried to say that his team's record and SJSU's record from last season are irrelevant, an assertion which I'm sure will be validated on the field.
• ARKANSAS: Law & Order: Two Razorbacks were suspended for the opener against Tennessee Tech, likely because of alcohol-related arrests in the offseason. Obviously, this drops the line from 45.5 points to 45 points.
• AUBURN: A couple of days old, but this sort of honesty should never be overlooked. Yeah, Arkansas State is gettin' paid, so by all means, do your worst and call 'em Susan (2:05 mark).
• FLORIDA: Should Gator fans be worried about their defensive line? Not after these guys show up on their Moped of Death.
• GEORGIA: Coach Mark Richt said yesterday that one BCS opponent on the non-SEC slate is quite enough, thank you very much.
• KENTUCKY: We're asking about pregame coin tosses (1:38)? Really?? The storyline well is obviously bone dry.
• LSU: My boy Randy Rosetta has his own SEC power rankings. We obviously have differing opinions about Georgia.
• OLE MISS: Another plea for a downtrodden athlete to be freed from his prison of oppression.
• SOUTH CAROLINA: As I write this, we're less than three hours away from the first SEC game of the season, as the Gamecocks host Southern Miss. Wonder what kind of hotel rates the Golden Eagles are getting in Columbia.
• TENNESSEE: Some thoughts from UT quarterback Matt Simms, who used to play at Louisville until he realized, "I'm Phil Simms' son. Why the crap am I playing for LOUISVILLE?!"
• VANDERBILT: It'll be a meeting of the minds on Saturday when Vandy plays host to Northwestern. Pat Fitzgerald, the Wildcats' coach, gives his thoughts on the Commodores. You might have the better team, sir, but you wouldn't stand a chance against Robbie Caldwell on Last Comic Standing.
• BONUS: This entry would not be complete without including a funny, moving, inspiring post by Spencer Hall of Every Day Should Be Saturday (EDSBS). Outstanding.