Thursday, June 2, 2011

Oversigning, basketball divisions the hot topics at SEC Spring Meetings

DESTIN – As SEC Spring Meetings continue today with coaches and athletic directors meeting this afternoon, let’s look back at the stories that came out of the first day:


– Oversigning and roster management are the most notable topics on the agenda. (Orlando Sentinel)

– SEC basketball coaches are considering reform to the SEC Tournament, divisions and the schedule. (ESPN)

– Florida coach Will Muschamp allowed RB Mike Blakely to transfer to Auburn because he said it was the right thing to do. (Montgomery Advertiser)

– Tennessee coach Derek Dooley came prepared to argue football programs should have more than nine assistants because the ratio of coaches to players is the worst of any sport. (Knoxville News Sentinel)

– Tornadoes that devastated parts of Tuscaloosa in April prompted Alabama coach Nick Saban to respond with a large donation. (Sporting News)

– Muschamp’s friendship with Dooley goes back to their days as assistants at LSU under Saban. (ESPN)

– Saban said his mistake was not making Muschamp the defensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins.