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

HOOVER — His opening joke fell flatter than a football field, but Dan Mullen stood confidently behind the Wynfrey Hotel dais Wednesday, a broad smile on his face and a swift-moving stream of words flying out of his mouth.

HOOVER – In the end, SEC commissioner Mike Slive said the rumors of SEC expansion were much ado about nothing.

Andrew Gribble’s five reflections from Day 1.

Memorable quotes from Day 1 of SEC Media Days