Weekly Walk Around The SEC
By Zach Ragan
Sep 8, 2012; College Station, TX, USA; SEC logo on the field before a game between the Texas A
From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"If you thought Alabama couldn’t be beat in recruiting, you are wrong.And the Crimson Tide got edged out by Kentucky.Yes, Kentucky.The Wildcats, under new football coach Bob Stoops, sent an NCAA record 115 hand-written recruiting letters in a day this week to Drew Barker, a heralded quarterback prospect."
"It’s been Dylan Thompson’s show this spring at quarterback for South Carolina, and he’s been the picture of consistency.He’s making quick decisions, throwing the ball on time and throwing it where it’s supposed to go.In short, he looks like a returning starter who’s been on the big stage in the SEC."
"With virtually no depth along the offensive line, Florida may not be capable of holding a traditional spring game.A suspension and a rash of injuries have left the Gators with six healthy scholarship offensive linemen, a number that isn’t likely to improve before the spring game on April 6."
"Auburn coach Gus Malzahn is known for offenses that aim to do everything fast, but he had to slow things down before starting his first spring practice.The Tigers will be the last Southeastern Conference team to open spring when they hit the field for the first time on Wednesday morning, and Malzahn said the late start is by design because they needed extra time to get stronger and tougher."
"Maryland men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon said he talked to his players at halftime of their National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal against Alabama about Frazier-Ali, Michael Jackson and other great performances at Madison Square Garden in New York City.Now, Maryland will get a chance to end its season with one of its own.The No. 2-seeded Terps weathered a late surge from the No. 1-seeded Crimson Tide on Tuesday night, winning 58-57 in Coleman Coliseum and earning a trip to Madison Square Garden for next week’s NIT semifinals."
"Connecticut has had its share of streaks, including a memorable 90 wins in a row between 2008 and 2010.The Huskies added to another impressive run Monday night, advancing to the regional semifinals of the women’s NCAA tournament for the 20th consecutive season with a 77-44 win over Vanderbilt."