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SEC links for Friday:

• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Tennessee’s 62-59 win over San Diego State.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel on Melvin Goins’ role in a day of underdog stories.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Tennessee scrapped its way into the second round.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida’s double-overtime loss to Brigham Young.
• Also in the Sun, Pat Dooley writes that lack of depth did in the Gators.
• Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel on Florida’s marathon loss to the Cougars.
• David Jones of Florida Today writes that Florida couldn’t withstand Jimmer Fredette’s 37 points.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean on Vanderbilt’s loss to Murray State.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that running back Bryce Brown may be leaving the Vols.
• In the AJC, Michael Carvell reports that Georgia’s Travis Leslie is being told to stay in school.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger on tonight’s Ole Miss-Memphis NIT game.

SEC links for Monday:

• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that new SEC TV deal has upset a lot of routines.
• Remember Sam Houston State? The Montgomery Advertiser reports on how Sam Houston knocked off Auburn on Sunday.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that some Georgia GAs are getting a big opportunity.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee flunked its first road test.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Vanderbilt needs a floor leader.
• The Baton Rouge Advocate has report on LSU women’s loss at Nebraska.
• Clarion-Ledger has report on Mississippi State men’s win at Houston.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun on Florida basketball’s loss to Richmond.
• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News on Alabama’s loss to Kansas State.
• Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee’s Bryce Brown now knows what it takes.

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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 Friday:

• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that furlough dates have been set for Georgia coaches.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel has the latest on the Bryce Brown controversy.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel writes that UT’s offense is a dream for tailbacks.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Ole Miss worries about its retooled offensive line.
• Ron Morris of The State writes that football’s ride fails to lift others.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that LSU’s defense is putting speed first.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Adam Jones of the Tuscaloosa News reports that Julio Jones won’t be a school senator after winning write-in campaign.
• AP reports that media associations are protesting new SEC media policy.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Georgia defensive coordinator Willy Martinez isn’t running from criticism.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Curtis Dunlap is Florida’s latest freak.
• Joe Person of The State reports that offense cruises through South Carolina scrimmage.

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Bryce Brown

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that the NCAA is investigating eligibility of Tennessee’s star freshman running back Bryce Brown.
• Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that ex-UT basketballs star JaJuan Smith has been arrested on assault charge.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC picks every SEC game, one or two correctly (his words).
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News reports that Auburn coach Gene Chizik vows he won’t interfere with offensive coordinator Gus Malzhan.
• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Nick Saban is pushing harder as Alabama’s camp nears end.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that replacing Jerry on defense a challenge for Ole Miss.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that D.J. Swearinger’s work ethic is opening eyes at South Carolina.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that LSU’s linebackers are coming full circle.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Jon Bostic’s early start at Florida.
• Peter Kerasotis of Florida Today writes on late ex-Florida coach Charley Pell.