NEW LEGISLATION:
In the past, SEC coaches have “turned each other in” for various allegations. Now, a school’s CEO or AD must determine if there is sufficient information to support an allegation against another SEC school before contacting the league. A coach is now required to present allegations to the AD, who then will forward the allegations to the SEC office. In essence, the new legislation keeps the coaches out of the process. When necessary the SEC office will then pass the allegations to the NCAA. (BOL.com)

THE GUILTY PARTY:
This season, when a player commits a penalty in football, his number will be called out by the lead official. Another change involves special teams. The receiving team can now choose to tack on five yards to the end of the run if the kicking team is offsides on a kickoff. (The State)

AUBURN: Tiger officials are set to intensify their search for an athletic director to replace David Housel. Presently, Hal Baird is the acting AD. Although Baird says he is not interested in taking the job on a permanent basis, some Tiger officials would like him to take the job. (Al.com)

ALABAMA: Receiver signee Nitika Stover has signed with Itawamba Community College, a Mississippi junior college. He still has a chance to qualify if he makes his ACT scores in two weeks. Safety Chris James told BOL.com that he intends to play next season after returning home to Albany, Ga., to tend to family business. He completed six hours of classes during the spring semester at Darton College. Defensive end signee Brandon Fanney is going to Hargrave Military Academy according to his mother. If he meets freshmen qualifying standards while at Hargrave, he is expected to re-sign with Alabama. The Tide has its first commitment in Evan Cardwell (6-3, 298), an offensive lineman from Brooks High (Killen, Ala.). (BOL.com)

GEORGIA: ANTAVIOUS COATES (6-4, 195), a safety/receiver from Greenville, S. C., said he would attend North Carolina and Georgia’s football camp this summer. South Carolina, Vanderbilt and South Carolina State have offered him. (UGASports.com)

SOUTH CAROLINA: New sod has been laid at Williams-Brice Stadium replacing the grass from last season. School officials had considered switching to artificial turf, but remained with real grass. (The State). South Carolina opens the season against Vanderbilt in Nashville on Sept. 4. Jefferson Pilot has picked up the game for a 12:30 p.m. broadcast. The next week, USC hosts Georgia in a game that has been selected by ESPN for a 5:30 p.m. broadcast. (GamecockCentral.com)

MISSISSIPPI STATE: State officials will meet with the NCAA Committee on Infractions June 12. The NCAA has charged State with many violations including giving cash to recruits to offering to pay off a home mortgage for a recruit’s parents. Athletic director Larry Templeton, SEC commissioner Mike Slive and school attorneys met with NCAA officials May 11 in a pre-hearing. Michael Henig, a Bulldog quarterback signee, was scheduled to play in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star game. (Clarion-Ledger)

FLORIDA: Gator coach Ron Zook recently spoke at booster clubs in Houston and Dallas. Although Zook did not detail the punishment he has given to linebacker Channing Crowder, he did tell the Gainesville Sun that “he’s (Crowder) not living a good life right now”. Zook said he feels great about this year’s team and he added that on paper next year’s team should really be good. He said that he was concerned about the depth at linebacker. Despite not detailing his plan, Zook said the program is where he wants it to be. Cory Zirbel (6-7, 300), an offensive tackle from Murray (Ky.) has offers from Michigan, Florida and Minnesota. He lists Michigan, Florida, Miami and Ohio State as schools he wants to look at this summer. Carlos Thomas, a receiver from College Park (Ga.) Banneker, is camping at Florida and LSU. Georgia, LSU, Florida, Ohio State, Michigan, Clemson and Maryland have offered him. (GatorBait.net)

LSU: Coach Nick Saban has been urged by athletic director Skip Bertman to not sign so many autographs at booster club meetings or for people dropping by his office. Bertman said he is not being insensitive to fans, but he is trying to encourage Saban to protect his time. Ryan Perrilloux (6-2, 207), a quarterback from East St. John (La.) High is getting an incredible amount of attention from college coaches. Nearly 30 coaches were at East St. John’s spring scrimmage. Saban has also made an appearance at the spring practice. (TigerBait.com)

CLEMSON: Former Tiger recruit Brian Staley could possibly play this season if he passes two courses this summer according to his junior college coach Bert Williams from Georgia Military College. He is also considering Mississippi State and East Carolina. Staley is a member of the Tiger 2003 signing class, but sat out last season after he failed to qualify. (The State) Quarterback signee Tribble Reese was scheduled to be one of the quarterbacks in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star game Saturday night. (Clarion-Ledger). Myles Potter (5-11, 173), a defensive back/receiver from North Augusta is planning on camping at Clemson, Vanderbilt and Duke. He is ranked No. 1 in his class academically. (TigerIllustrated.com)

NORTH CAROLINA: Running back Vince Wilson (5-9, 190), who led Daytona Beach Mainland to the Class 5A state title, has signed with the Tar Heels. He recently made a qualifying score. Tallahassee Lincoln offensive lineman Calvin Darity signed with UNC on National Signing Day. (Orlando Sentinel)

FSU: Bobby Bowden told the Seminole Club of Clay County last week that receiver Cro Thorpe is making normal progress after recovering from a broken leg. He is confident that Cris Rix will have good year after winning eight, nine and ten games during his career. Bowden praised the decision making ability of backup quarterback Wyatt Sexton, who is now 6-foot-5, 205. He is hoping Gary Cismesia will push Xavier Beitia. Russ Ball (5-8, 165), an athlete from LaMarque, Texas has verbally committed to FSU. He boast 4.3 speed in the 40-yard dash. Seminole officials have agreed to play Troy State on Sept. 9, 2006. Troy and Tallahassee are a little over 150 miles apart. FSU is still looking for another opponent for the 2005 season after they and Texas A & M agreed to cancel a series. (Warchant.com)

GEORGIA TECH: Selvish Capers (6-5, 248), a tight end from New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine told JacketsOnline.com that Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech are his two leaders at the moment.

VIRGINIA: Kitt Pommells (6-1, 195), a receiver/safety from Patterson (N. J.) Patterson Catholic told TheWagonOnline.com that the Cavs were his favorite team despite offers from Florida and FSU.

SUNSHINE NETWORK is again showing the popular “SUNSHINE GRIDIRON CLASSICS” that features more than 40 college football games involving FSU, Florida and UCF. The games begin June 12 and continue through August on Tuesdays and Saturdays. (Warchant.com)

CONFERENCE USA: The league is close to being set up into two divisions: UCF (2005-6), East Carolina, Marshall, UAB, Southern Miss and Memphis in the East and Tulane, Tulsa, SMU, Rice, Houston and UTEP (2005). Conference officials have not created a conference championship game yet. The TV package in association with ESPN and ABC includes several Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday games. C-USA has five bowl tie-ins with the conference champ going to the Liberty Bowl. That contract expires after this season. (Orlando Sentinel)

NOTRE DAME: The Irish have switched their schedule in order to play a game against BYU on Sept. 4 before they play Michigan Sept. 11. Notre Dame had an open date Sept. 4. The Wolverines are set to play Miami of Ohio Sept. 4. Notre Dame officials moved the BYU game from Oct. 30 to Sept. 4, after BYU moved its game with Southern California from Sept. 4 to Sept. 18. (ESPN.com)

JONATHAN CROMPTON (6-3, 215): a quarterback from Tuscola High in Waynesville, N. C., said his top five teams after spring practice are Tennessee, Miami, Georgia, Michigan, N. C. State and Virginia. Miami has recently offered him. He will attend the seven-on-seven day-camp at Tennessee and the Elite 11 quarterback camp at the end of July. (Rivals.com)

COMPOSITE PRESEASON RANKINGS FROM SEVEN DIFFERENT SOURES: Southern Cal, Georgia, Oklahoma, LSU, Miami, Texas, FSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida. (UGASports.com)

RIVALS.COM TOP TEN RECRUITS HIGHLIGHTS: The top recruit is Derrick Williams (6-0, 189), an athlete from Eleanor Roosevelt in Greenbelt (Md.). He is looking at Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Maryland and Southern Cal among many. The No. 4 player is Fred Rouse (6-3, 185), a receiver from Tallahassee Lincoln. Coach David Wilson said he is the best player he has ever coached. The No. 7 player is Maurice Wells, a running back from Sandalwood High in Jacksonville. (Rivals.com)

CBSSPORTSLINE.COM COACHES ON THE HOT SEAT: John Bunting at North Carolina, Greg Schiano at Rutgers, Phil Bennett at SMU, Bobby Wallace at Temple,

SEC TOP 12 TRADITIONS ACCORDING TO THE SPORTING NEWS SEC EDITION:

• 12. The Foghorn at Vanderbilt
• 11. “My Old Kentucky Home” in Lexington
• 10. Mississippi State Cowbells
• 9. 2001 Space Odyssey Theme at South Carolina
• 8. Mr. Two Bits at Florida Field (George Edmonson from Tampa)
• 7. Calling Hogs in Arkansas
• 6. Bryant Museum in Tuscaloosa
• 5. Toomer’s Corner in Auburn
• 4. Volunteer Navy at Tennessee
• 3. UGA the Bulldog in Georgia
• 2. The Grove at Ole Miss
• 1. Saturday Night at Tiger Stadium

SPORTING NEWS SEC PREDICTIONS--
Eastern division: Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky and Vanderbilt Western division: LSU, Auburn, Alabama, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Mississippi State

Georgia vs. LSU and SEC champ is Georgia according to TSN.