HOOVER — It would have taken a set of shoulder pads and a helmet — not to mention a couple of pulling guards — for Florida quarterback Tim Tebow to pick up yardage in the lobby of the Wynfrey Hotel.

Florida offensive tackle Phil Trautwein speaks at SEC Media Days in Hoover on Wednesday, July 23.

Ken Rogers blogs from SEC Media Days

HOOVER — Darth Vader arrived at SEC Football Media Days without his black cape, breathing apparatus and mask — or even his white ball cap that looks a couple sizes too tight.

HOOVER — Alabama got some momentum for its 2009 recruiting class when two defensive prospects committed on the eve of SEC Football Media Days.

HOOVER — Wesley Carroll is one of those “yes, but ...” quarterbacks.

HOOVER — Les Miles trod carefully Wednesday.

HOOVER — Tim Tebow didn’t look much like a rock star.

Is it just me, or have SEC Media Days arrived just in the Nick of time?