SEC: Mississippi State gets Sidney to come through

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SEC links for Friday:

• Dee Bost and Renardo Sidney combine for 49 points as Mississippi State wins at Ole Miss 69-64, reports Brandon Marcell of the Clarion-Ledger.
• After winning the BCS title, Cameron Newton decides to enter the NFL draft, reports Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser. No surprise there. Now we will know when the receives the money.
• NCAA president calls for closing of the Newton loophole at convention, reports Paul Weber of the AP.
• Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee could be next head coach at Tulsa, reports the Arkansas News.
• LSU offensive coordinator Gary Crowton leaves for Maryland, reports Randy Rosetta of The Advocate.
• Vanderbilt center Festus Ezeli has been delivering in a key role, writes David Climer of the Tennessean.
• Trey Thompkins is leading Georgia’s resurgence, writes Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun.

• Former Clemson guard Noel Johnson is transferring to Auburn, reports Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Tennessee’s women deliver a first-half knockout at Florida, win 83-40, reports Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Vandy’s women beat Alabama 82-66, reports Samantha Jones for the Tuscaloosa News.
• The best and worst of the SEC bowl season, according to ESPN’s Chris Low.