SEC Notebook

Sec: Notebook LSU Being forced to see the Light written by Michael DiRocco published in the Jacksonville Times-Union on October 14^th 2011 discusses the Southeastern Conference’s announcement that LSU’s October 22^nd home game versus Auburn will have a kickoff time of 3:30 pm, which marks the first time since 1935 that LSU will not play a home SEC game at night in Tiger Stadium.

 

LSU head coach Les Miles is quoted as being less than thrilled about the fact and stating that they did not expect it. LSU has had an amazing season- they are undefeated and number one in BCS standings. Coach Miles talks about how it is an exciting and special experience that will not be experience this year. He also says that he is sure there are scheduling conflicts and that their athletic director is doing the best he can. They have had two night games in Tiger Stadium against Northwestern State and Western Kentucky but will not have an SEC game or any game for that matter under the lights in Tiger Stadium until the 2012 season.

 

The SEC: Notebook continues with Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson adding his name to the book by completing 19 consecutive passes against Auburn, which is the third longest streak in league history. Tyler Wilson is placed as third, which means he is ahead of Eli Manning (fourth with 19), Chris Leak (tied for fifth with 17) and Steve Spurrier (tied for ninth with 16)

 

Lastly the notebook touches upon how Vanderbilt has been one of the SEC’s best teams at forcing turnovers. However, in game five they did not get any. Coach James Franklin was quoted stating that they want to get back to forcing turnovers because that is just how they want to play. Vanderbilt is second in forced turnovers South Carolina is first.

 

The SEC notebook is meant for those who are knowledgeable about the SEC to get a quick recap of what has happened and what to expect. That being said I found that the article was adequately done and provided enough information.