The first FULL Weekend of NFL Preseason is underway and one of the most talked about draft picks last year looked good in his first professional game. Former Liberty/Auburn QB Malik Willis had some flashes throwing the ball deep, being creative in the pocket, and scrambling and scoring a TD with his legs. Some longtime fans in Nashville were comparing him to a smaller version of Steve McNair, there’s a long way to go to even approach that chord, but The Music City knows a hit when they see one. – Jim Dunaway

FRIDAY GAMES TO WATCH: (All Times Central)
NFL: Falcons at Lions 5:00 pm NFL Network
MLB: Braves at Marlins 5:40 pm BALLYS

ON THE SHOW FRIDAY: (All Times Central)
9:25 am   MATT HAYES, Saturday Down South Columnist
11:30 am TRASH with RB presented by Mortgage Right
12:35 pm ROCKSTAR LOUNGE presented by YallBetterCallPaul.com

TOP LINKS THIS MORNING: ($$=Subscription may be needed)

  • CONNOR O’GARA: Against the odds, Georgia fights complacency for repeat READ
  • IVAN MAISEL: Comparing ACC QB Depth to that in SEC and Big10 READ
  • ADAM RITTENBERG: ($$) Who does THE LEAST with THE MOST ranking READ
  • CALIPARI vs STOOPS: Kentucky is Basketball School, and Football responds READ
  • UK PLAYERS REACT TO CALIPARI: “You Boys went out in the First Round” READ
  • AUBURN COACH TROLLS KENTUCKY: Harsin responds to Stoops-Calipari feud READ
  • MATT ZENITZ: Coaches Poll, 25 Assistants ready to be Head Coach READ
  • AU ASSISTANT ON FINEBAUM: Etheridge talked about offseason turmoil READ
  • SHANE BEAMER IS AWESOME: Take a walk with Coach and his team WATCH
  • SABAN TEACHES FIGHT SONG: Watch Alabama Freshman learning Fight Song WATCH
  • AGIYE HALL ARRESTED: Texas WR facing criminal mischief charges READ
  • OU FAILED RILEY: Coach didn’t think Oklahoma would match SEC Top facilities READ
  • PRESEASON BOWL PROJECTIONS: CBS’s Jerry Palm takes a crack at bowl season READ
  • NBA RETIRES NUMBER 6: The League will honor Bill Russell forever READ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Tyson Fury 34, Sir-Mix-A-Lot 59, Antoine Walker 47, Plaxico Burress 45, Parnelli Jones 89,