NEW YORK (AP)—Southeastern Conference coaches will face stiffer penalties from now on for complaining about officiating in the media.

SEC stiffens penalties for complaining coaches

Commissioner Mike Slive told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday that coaches who violate the conferences’ ethics rules against criticizing officials in public will face a fine or suspension instead of receiving public reprimands when they first act up.

SEC commissioner Mike Slive says Kentucky freshman John Wall is

Lane Kiffin Reprimanded

ESPN: A memorandum was sent by the league office on Friday to every school making them aware of the change, which is effective immediately.  Read full story here

“It became clear to me after last week that I was no longer interested in reprimands and the conference athletic directors and university presidents unanimously agreed.”

SEC commissioner Mike Slive

“On rare occasions over the last seven years there were several private reprimands and that took care of the matter,” said Slive, in his eighth year as the SEC’s leader. “On occasion there were public reprimands and that took care of it. It became clear to me after last week that I was no longer interested in reprimands and the conference athletic directors and university presidents unanimously agreed.  Read full story here

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Source:  Rivals.com

Highlights Week One College Football

Oklahoma loses Bradford to injury, loses game to BYU

With Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford helplessly watching on the sideline, his right arm in a sling, No. 24 Brigham Young upset No. 3

Oregon’s Blount does not practice in first workout since punch

Running back LeGarrette Blount did not practice with Oregon on Monday even though he was allowed to under a season-long suspension.

10 great places to stand and cheer college football!

Knoxville, Tenn.  “The Southeastern Conference deserves several on this list, because the game truly is followed more passionately in the Southeast than any other part of the country,” Cunningham says. “You would be well served to learn Rocky Top before getting to Neyland Stadium, so you can join in with the 102,000-plus University of Tennessee fans who will be singing it at the top of their lungs if the Vols deliver a big win that afternoon.” That is, if the fans still have their voices left from the infamous pregame tailgates read more here

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKINGS

Others Receiving Votes: Oregon State 113, Michigan State 83, Pittsburgh 82, Texas Tech 53, Oregon 47, Clemson 40, Florida State 39, West Virginia 32, Tennessee 30, Iowa 24, Michigan 18, UCLA 18, Baylor 17, Boston College 14, Arizona 12, East Carolina 6, Auburn 4, Air Force 4, Colorado State 4, South Carolina 3, Arkansas 3, Houston 1, Southern Miss 1, Tulsa 1, South Florida 1

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♦ Big East Media Day: S. Florida

USF head coach Jim Leavitt looks ahead at the upcoming season. Hear why Leavitt is optimistic about the Bulls’ chances in 2009.

♦Bulldogs look to bounce back

Check out head coach Mark Richt discuss the Bulldogs outlook for the 2009 football season. Georgia looks to rebound after falling short of BCS Championship expectations in 2008.

♦Big East Media Day:  West Virginia

Brown.West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart reflects on last season and shares what he’s expecting from the upcoming season. Also, hear from their new starting QB Jarrett Brown.

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks about the upcoming season. Hear what he has to say at Big Ten media day about key losses and what needs to happen to have a successful season.  See Video Next Page

FOXSports.com college football contributor Pete Fiutak takes a look at the upcoming season in the Pac-10. Find out what he had to say about USC’s quarterbacks and Cal’s Jahvid Best.

♦Behind Blondie Park’s College Football Arhchives♦

FSU Players Regret Cheating

2009 National Championship Title Florida Gators

Gators Roll Past The Tide

Three Heisman Finalist Named

2008 Heisman Trophy Award

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SEC Preview from Gatorsfirst

Conference Championship Florida over Ole Miss

Projected Conference Finish
East
Florida 12-0 (8-0)
Georgia 10-2 (7-1)
Tennessee 8-4 (4-4)
Kentucky 6-6 (2-6)
South Carolina 5-7 (2-6)
Vanderbilt 3-9 (0-8)

West
Ole Miss 11-1 (7-1)
Alabama 10-2 (7-1)
LSU 9-3 (5-3)
Arkansas 7-5 (3-5)
Auburn 5-7 (2-6)
Mississippi State 4-8 (1-7)

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