It’s never too early to get a read on an opponent, and given ‘Bama’s issues with inside zone last season, and FSU’s adoption of that (as well as the hiring of Malzahn’s OLC), expect the ‘Noles to be a lot tougher on the ground than Tide fans are prepared to admit.

The Southeastern Conference commissioner spent nearly an hour at the lectern setting the tone for the week to come.

Scott Rabalais with three takes from Monday at SEC Media Days on football scheduling, the threat of LaNorris Sellers and South Carolina, and Vandy (yes, Vandy)