Alabama OC Apologizes After Criticizing Fans; Ole Miss RB Lacy a Game-Time Decision
The short version
- Alabama OC Ryan Grubb apologized for saying fans gave up on the team during the Florida State game.
- Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy's injury is not long-term; he is a game-time decision against Florida.
- Vanderbilt improved to 3-0 by forcing a fumble on NC State's intentional-safety attempt.
- Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor is attracting interest from major programs despite his ties to the school.
SEC notes: Ryan Grubb walked back comments about Alabama fans, Kewan Lacy may face Florida, and Vanderbilt's wild finish still resonates.
Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb apologized this week after remarks he made at a press conference about the team's fans. Grubb had praised his players for rallying from an early deficit against Florida State but suggested Crimson Tide supporters gave up on the team during the game.
At Ole Miss, running back Kewan Lacy appears to have avoided a long-term injury. Lacy left the Rebels' game against LSU, but head coach Pete Golding said the setback is not serious and that Lacy will be a game-time decision for this weekend's matchup with Florida.
Meanwhile, Vanderbilt's last-second victory over NC State continued to draw attention. The Commodores forced a fumble during NC State's attempted intentional safety to run out the clock, turning a likely loss into a win that moved Vanderbilt to 3-0. The finish drew comparisons to Michigan State's famous 2015 blocked-punt touchdown against Michigan.
On the recruiting front, Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, who is from just outside Starkville, is drawing interest from powerhouse programs. Reports indicate Taylor has a strong relationship with head coach Jeff Lebby and is inclined to stay with the Bulldogs.
