HOOVER — The contrast between Gene Chizik and the three notoriously outspoken coaches whofollowed him Friday was as stark as any that came out of 2009’s SEC Media Days.

HOOVER — If you’re looking for answers, specific answers, you might not want to ask Gene Chizik.

HOOVER — Seven quarterbacks, some who played last season, some who received plenty of work this spring and some who are just months removed from their high school graduation, will have a shot at Auburn’s vacant position when camp opens next week.

HOOVER — When Steve Spurrier heard one Southeastern Conference coach left Florida quarterback Tim Tebow off his first-team preseason All-SEC ballot, he was surprised.

HOOVER — It’s Florida in a landslide.

Sports Editor Mike Szvetitz and Auburn University beat writer Andrew Gribble will be in Hoover all week for SEC Media Days. Each day, they will give five things they’d like to tell you about.

HOOVER — He started every game as a junior linebacker for Alabama a year ago.

HOOVER — The economic future of the SEC appears recession-proof, so in all likelihood, the grand poobah that is SEC Media Days will continue into the foreseeable future.