1.  Kentucky’s players describe new co-defensive coordinator Rick Minter as “mean,” “real aggressive,” and “in your face.”  (There aren’t many other fields where those traits would be considered positives.)

2.  Coincidentally (?) two UK defenders are leaving the program.

3.  The Wildcats’ young receivers are already pushing the vets in front of them.

4.  South Carolina is looking to improve its secondary in 2011.

5.  The strength and variety of the SEC’s offenses will test Tennessee’s young defense.

6.  Juco defensive tackle transfer Maurice Couch says being at UT is “a blessing.”

7.  The Vols’ coaches are keeping a close eye on the kicking game.

8.  Vanderbilt’s offense is deep at the tight end position…

9.  But the defense dominated in the offense in yesterday’s full-pads practice.

10.  Vandy’s basketball team will see some familiar faces on this year’s schedule.

11.  ESPN’s “College GameDay” show will be in Nashville for this year’s Kentucky/Vanderbilt game.  (And, yes, we’re talking about the basketball version of “College GameDay.”)

1.  This writer likes the fact that the league has scrapped its divisions in basketball.

2.  Steve Spurrier says Stephen Garcia “has made a life-change commitment.”

3.  The Derek Dooley-Will Muschamp rivalry should be a lot classier than the Lane Kiffin-Urban Meyer rivalry.

4.  Dooley is in favor of closing the loopholes that coaches use to sign more than 28 players.

5.  Tennessee is counting on big things from juco defensive lineman Maurice Couch.

Here are some recruiting links for your Wednesday afternoon.

1. Edward Aschoff of the Gainesville Sun has a preview of Florida’s seven early enrollees.

2. Could Will Muschamp convince a prospect from Louisiana to look at the Gators?

3. Florida and Tennessee are in the running for a South Florida defensive end.

4. A former Big 12 commit is now considering three SEC schools.

5. Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino wants to add talent to Arkansas’ receiving corps.

6. Here are the updated team rankings for 2011 from ESPN.com. (Insider subscription required)

7. Here are some highlights of new Alabama running back commit Dee Hart.

8. Alabama will have eight early enrollees hoping to contribute next year.

9. Tennessee commit Maurice Couch isn’t interested in playing for the school’s old coach.

10. Auburn, Florida and Georgia are all in the running for cornerback Marcus Roberson.