SEC links for Tuesday:
- Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that the Razorbacks are stepping up in class tonight to face No. 4 Oklahoma.
- In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Wayne Chism plays a terrific game before being carried off on a stretcher in Tennessee’s win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
- Also in the News-Sentinel, John Adams writes that J.P. Prince’s return was a slam dunk.
- In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen reports that Arkansas’ backup guard Jason Henry is out after knee surgery.
- Ian Rapoport of the Birmingham News reports that Alabama’s star offensive lineman Andre Smith has been suspended from Sugar Bowl for improper contact with an agent.
- Gentry Estes of the Huntsville Times writes on the Tide’s giant loss.
- In the Tuscaloosa News, Tommy Deas writes that even without Smith, Utah is not taking Bama lightly.
- Randy Rosetta of the Baton Rouge Advocate writes that from all appearances John Chavis will be LSU’s next defensive coordinator.
- Ron Morris of The State writes that having fun is supposed to be part of the bowl experience.
- Also in The State, Seth Emerson writes on a former Darrin Horn recruit who brings a twist to the South Carolina-Clemson hoops rivalry.
- Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that the Music City Bowl is leading Vandy’s D.J. Moore to a crossroads.
- Thomas Stinson of the AJC writes on the mystery that is Georgia running back Caleb King.
- Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes on Chandler Parson’s bumpy ride.
- In the Montgomery Advertiser, Jay G. Tate reports that new Auburn offensive boss Gus Malzahn promises a different spread offense.

John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky and graduate of UK, he covered UK football for 13 seasons before being promoted to columnist in 2000. He lives in Lexington with his wife and two sons. You can e-mail him at jclay@herald-leader.com.
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