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SEC links for Friday:

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida is searching for balance on offense.
• In Florida Today, Phil Kegler reports that Tim Tebow’s status is still unknown.
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel thinks that John Brantley will start and Tebow will finish.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News reports on SEC commissoner Mike Slive urging no public hangings for officials.
• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News previews the Auburn-Arkansas quarterback matchup.
• Jay Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Auburn’s focus on a fast offense has paid off.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Mike Griffin of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on collapse of UT basketball player Emmanuel Negedu.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun gives a Tim Tebow update.
• Edward Ashcoff writes for the Gainesville Sun that Florida’s offensive coordinator takes responsibility for Tebow hit.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports there is a good chance Tebow will play in two weeks.
• Don Kausler of the Birmingham News reports that Crimson Tide hurts for teammate, but moves on.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press Register writes that Dont’a Hightower’s spot will be tough to fill.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News writes about filling the Hightower gap.

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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.