SEC Football Morning Coffee: More Trouble for Georgia

News in SEC football circles never takes a vacation. Here are a few links to get your Thursday started:

Last night, Dean Legge of Dawgpost.com reported that Georgia safety Bacarri Rambo and linebacker Alec Ogletree have been suspended for at least two games for violation of team rules. That leaves the Georgia defense razor-thin.

Florida running back Mike Gillislee hopes to solidify the top spot on the Gator depth chart, and one key factor is pass protection, writes Mark Long of the Associated Press.

With Morgan Newton out this spring, Kentucky quarterback Jacob Russell—a transfer from Eastern Kentucky—is getting valuable experience this spring, writes Jennifer Smith of the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Missouri is making sure that it is offering scholarships to high school players early in order to maintain those recruiting ties as the Tigers transition to the SEC, writes Dave Matter of the Columbia Daily Tribune.

According to Ryan Wood of the Opelika-Auburn News, Auburn defensive line coach Mike Pelton says that new defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder's defense isn't paralyzing the players with pre-snap info—which is a departure from last season.

LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger isn't making friends on the Tiger defense, according to The Advocate.

Replacing former Alabama defensive lineman Josh Champman is no small task, but Jesse Williams is up for the challenge, writes Andrew Gribble of AL.com.

Finding a replacement for the recently-departed Fletcher Cox shouldn't be difficult for Mississippi State, writes Brandon Marcello of the Jackson Clarion Ledger.

Follow @BarrettSallee