SEC links for Thursday:
- Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger answers the question of who is Dan Mullen, the new football coach at Mississippi State.
- David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger gauges the national reaction to Mullen’s hiring.
- Jim Mashek of the Biloxi Sun-Herald writes that Mullen will try and change MSU’s fortunes.
- In the Gainesville Sun, Robbie Andreu writes about the Mullen hiring from Florida’s perspective.
- In the Birmingham News, Charles Goldberg writes that Auburn has interviewed at least six candidates for its head coach opening.
- In his Scarblog, News columnist Kevin Scarbinsky writes that the biggest task for the next Auburn coach will be to stand up to Nick Saban.
- In the Montgomery Advertiser, Jay G. Tates writes on long-time Auburn assistant Hugh Nall, who is ready for a new chapter in his career.
- Mike Organ of the Tennessean reports on Vandy basketball’s win over Alabama A&M.
- In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen reports that 25-year-old Arkansas tight end Andrew Davie is leaving the Razorbacks to take a shot at the pros.
- In the AJC, Chip Towers writes about his fun, funky fall covering Georgia.
- Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal writes on Ole Miss tackle Michael Oher, who is glad he remained a Rebel.
- Chris Low on his espn.com SEC blog explains why Alabama’s Julio Jones beat out Georgia’s A.J. Green for Freshman of the Year honors.
