Around the SEC – Notes from stories in the Memphis, TN Commercial Appeal, Nashville, TN Tennessean, and others ---- 1. Mississippi State running back Arnil Stallworth has been arrested and charged in his hometown of Daphne, Ala., with a felony count of criminal possession of a forged instrument -- a phony $100 bill. 2. Tennessee receiver Robert Meachem has decided to forgo his final season of eligibility and declare for the NFL draft. 3. Cincinnati, OH LaSalle High School’s Ben Martin, (6-5, 230-pound) rated by Rivals.com as the 3rd best strong side defensive end prospect plans to announce his commitment to Tennessee during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. 4. Huntingdon, TN High School’s Chris Donald ( 6-2, 220) rated by Rivals.com as the country's no. 1 inside linebacker prospect plans to announce his commitment to Tennessee during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. 5. Bobby Bowden started the overhaul of Fla. State’s offensive staff Thursday, hiring West Virginia's Rick Trickett (former LSU assistant coach) as offensive line coach. 6. Olive Branch, MS quarterback and Ole Miss recruit Cannon Smith chose to withdraw from Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Smith was arrested Dec. 14 by Collierville, TN police and charged with possession of Ecstasy with intent to distribute. Internet rumors --- 1. LSU strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt has turned down an offer from Nick Saban. 2. Fla. State sources say that both Bobby Bowden of Fla. State and Nick Saban of Alabama have offered their offensive coordinator jobs to LSU’s Jimbo Fisher. 3. Nick Saban offered the Alabama offensive coordinator job to Boise State’s offensive coordinator, but was turned down.
