Julio Jones News

This is a big week in the bowl pecking order for the SEC, especially in terms of the middle of the pack.

Tennessee will disguise and mix up its coverage. It might even shade a safety toward a dynamic wide receiver.

With the SEC West already won and a date with the defending national champion Florida Gators in the SEC Championship Game already set, the third-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide invade Starkville this week for a conference showdown with the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

It's easy to pin this on one controversial replay decision, one game-changing play or key injuries.

LSU's Patrick Peterson battled Julio Jones and leg cramps through much of Saturday's game .

For the record, the area surrounding the Southeastern Conference headquarters in Birmingham, Ala., is mainly composed of brick and concrete - not much room for grassy knolls.

Before kickoff today, check out these stories from the past week: If God sculpted a modern middle linebacker, his prototype might be Rolando McClain , writes Ivan Maisel of ESPN.com . This is a must-read on what makes McClain's football IQ so high.

Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones and Florida International cornerback Peter Riley talker after the 40-14 Alabama victory at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept.

No. 3 Alabama picked up another dramatic win and a second straight trip to the SEC championship game.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson could exploit Alabama's defense with the big-play ability of receiver Brandon LaFell .

Alabama wideout Julio Jones heads upfield against LSU cornerback Jai Eugene in last year's Crimson Tide win over the Tigers.

Greg McElroy was putting up big numbers as the quarterback for a national championship contender.

It's not that Julio Jones literally can't go out to grab a bite. It's just not worth the trouble.

Warren Norman never gave the first thought to contending for the SEC Freshman of the Year award when he arrived at Vanderbilt.

LSU's Patrick Peterson has emerged as one of the top cornerbacks in the SEC . LSU sophomore cornerback Patrick Peterson wants to cover Alabama receiver Julio Jones , and he's made sure Tigers coaches understand it.

Alabama wide receiver and former Foley High standout Julio Jones looks for more yardage as Tennessee's defensive back Dennis Rogan attempts a tackle on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Nothing about the bump on Charlie Hamilton's head looked like the greatest blessing of his 7-year-old life.

Cody, Tiffin Named SEC Players of the Week TUSCALOOSA, Ala. A- Alabama seniors Terrence Cody and Leigh Tiffin were named Southeastern Conference Players of the Week following their performance in the Crimson Tide's 12-10 win over SEC rival Tennessee last Saturday in Tuscaloosa, the league office announced Monday.

Senior left guard Mike Johnson protects Greg McElroy as the quarterback gets set to attempt a pass.

University of Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin had nothing but praise for top ranked Alabama, calling the Tide a "model for where we're going." Kiffin emphasized the need for sure tackling against 'Bama back Mark Ingram, who leads the league in rushing.