SEC West Headlines – 2/4/10

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1.  Alabama didn’t pick up any surprises on signing day… but they didn’t need to.

2.  Two of the Tide’s big name signees are already getting to work.

3.  Alabama’s signing class includes seven defensive backs.

4.  Here’s a breakdown of everyone UA signed.

5.  The Bama basketball team will be looking for a big win against Florida tonight.

6.  Billy Donovan sees “a lot of similarities” between his own background and Anthony Grant’s.

7.  Gene Chizik wants folks to know that Auburn’s Top 5 class is “the first building block of a foundation that is going to take us some time to build.”

8.  Here’s a look at the Tigers’ signees.

9.  AU had to wait a while, but they got two of their best signees late.

10.  This writer believes Tiger fans need to remember that these top recruits will need to be developed and coached well, too.

11.  One recruiting analyst said, “I’m not sure that when Gene Chizik was hired, there was an expectation that Auburn would be recruiting with the top teams in the country.”

12.  This writer breaks down the AU class with a series of Top 5 lists.

13.  The goal was defense for Bobby Petrino on national signing day.

14.  The class includes five defensive linemen.

15.  Here’s a quickie look at the Razorbacks’ signees.

16.  Don’t look know, but John Pelphrey’s basketball team just won it’s third game in a row, 72-68 at Georgia last night.

17.  Once again the Hogs fell behind by double-digits and once again Courtney Fortson brought ‘em back.

18.  A strong finish made for a better signing day than expected in Baton Rouge.

19.  This writer believes Les Miles realizes that the 2010 and 2011 classes will have to be the foundation for his future success.

20.  Two players expected to sign with LSU didn’t… but there are reasons for both.

21.  Here’s a look at the guys Miles signed.

22.  The Tiger basketball team will be looking for answers when they try to get their first SEC win at home against Tennessee tonight.

23.  Trent Johnson says his team just needs “a guy to make a shot.”

24.  Ole Miss climbed in the national recruiting rankings thanks to a strong finish and a stronger-than-usual showing in its home state.

25.  Two players are on campus and in school though neither will count toward this signing class.

26.  UM’s focus was on the defensive side of the ball.

27.  Did Houston Nutt take a subtle jab at Mississippi State yesterday?

28.  Speaking of MSU, the Bulldogs did a good job in the Magnolia State, too.

29.  Mullen fired a shot at “the school up north” regarding the number of Mississippians who’ve signed with State over the last two years.

30.  MSU fell behind by 14 before rallying in Nashville last night… but they could get no closer than  a 75-72 Bulldog loss.

31.  Rick Stansbury said “this is one of the better Vanderbilt teams” that he’s seen “in a long time.”