HOOVER — It’s not exactly “first to worst.“

HOOVER — Gene Chizik, in a phrase he’s fond of turning, sleeps “really good every night that (his) head hits the pillow.”

HOOVER — When you win a national championship, you have to expect the subsequent offseason is going to be manic.

HOOVER — Junior tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen was pleased with Thursday’s news that Auburn University will allow the tradition of rolling the oak trees on Toomer’s Corner to continue this year, even if the trees aren’t in the best shape.

Auburn coach Gene Chizik took a nearly opposite stance Friday on the parties in South Beach, placing the blame on the beneficiaries rather than the enablers.

With a second-year coach and stacked freshman class, Auburn’s expectations for 2010 are higher than last year.

HOOVER — When he hits the town, Ryan Mallett has the same protection from his teammates as he does on the field behind the massive Hogs offensive line.

HOOVER — The South Beach party that jeopardizes the eligibility of several top SEC players sounds like quite a bash, but Georgia’s A.J. Green said he’s never been to Miami.

Andrew Gribble’s five reflections from Day 2.

Memorable quotes from Day 2