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SEC links for Friday:

• Vanderbilt’s A.J. Ogilvy will enter the draft, reports Mike Organ of the Tennessean.

• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Ogilvy’s play never matched his potential.

• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that Austin Rivers has de-committed from Florida.

• But Patric Young should help the Gators down low, writes Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel.

• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that quarterback Nick Stephens is leaving Tennessee.

• The departure adds to losing streak, writes Adams.

• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press also reports on Stephens’ senior exit.

• Michael Carvell of the AJC reports that Georgia could be back in hunt for state’s Mr. Basketball.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Tennessee clinching a share of the SEC East title, plus the No. 1 seed.
• Griffith also reports that UT’s Tyler Smith is considering returning for his senior season.
• News-Sentinel columnist Mike Strange writes that suddenly Tennessee is looking like a champion.
• Seth Emerson of The State reports that Tennessee simply ran away from South Carolina.
• State columnist Ron Morris writes that Tennessee proved good to the last dunk.
• Mark Schlabach of espn.com writes on Tennessee’s recovery.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Birmingham News columnist Ray Melick writes that while Mark Gottfried was a fiery player, he was losing his intensity as a coach.
• In the Mobile Press-Register, Gentry Estes writes on Gottfried’s interim successor, Philip Pearson.
• On his blog, Mark McCarter of the Huntsville Times tackles the question of what Alabama will do next.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that South Carolina coach Darrin Horn is breaking in new ground.
• In the Gainesville Sun, Pat Dooley writes that Chandler Parsons could be the key to the Florida season.
• In the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that A.J. Ogilvy’s health holds the key to Vanderbilt’s season.
• Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes that Tennessee faces a make-or-break week.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that defensive work is paying dividends for Auburn.
• In the Baton Rouge Advocate, Gary Laney writes that LSU’s Marcus Thornton is thriving.
• Chip Towers of the AJC asks if Georgia is competitive with its checkbook.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel sits down with Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton for a Q&A.
• Also in the News-Sentinel, Dan Fleser reports that Pat Summitt has lost her patience.