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SEC links for Saturday:

• Jenkins not sure about NBA draft as Vanderbilt plays home finale against Florida, writes Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean.
• A win today in Nashville means the SEC title outright for the Gators, writes Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun.
• Alabama is ready to celebrate Senior Day in key game against Georgia, writes Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News.
• After that 25-point loss at Florida, sputtering Tide determined to return to victory lane, reports Don Kausler, Jr. of the Birmingham News.
• Thompkins’ status up in the air for Georgia in season finale, writes Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald.
• A lot of uncertain futures as Arkansas wraps up its regular season, writes Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News.
• Seniors Augustus and Johnson have learned from their mistakes, as Mississippi State plays host to South Carolina, writes Brandon Marcello of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Ole Miss’ Chris Warren is a wizard at the free throw line, writes Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger.
• SEC bottom feeders dueling for last place, as Auburn meets LSU today, writes Charles Bennett of the Anniston Star.
• Three Alabama football players sidelined for spring practice, reports Michael Casagrande of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.

Mike Sherman leads Texas A&M against LSU in Cotton Bowl tonight. (AP photo/Cody Duty)

SEC links for Friday:

• Jim Kleinpeter: Hype set aside as LSU-Texas A&M square off in Cotton Bowl tonight.
• Glenn Guilbeau: Could Cotton Bowl be Jordan Jefferson’s last stand at LSU?
• Scott Rabalais: Cotton Bowl has made a comeback and wants BCS slot.
• Robbie Neiswanger: Ryan Mallett declares himself eligible for NFL draft.
• Jay G. Tate: Auburn offense fueled by relationship in trenches.
• Kevin Scarbinsky: The SEC’s streak is Auburn’s burden in title game.
• Brandon Marcello: Mississippi State promotes Chris Wilson to defensive coordinator.
• Chase Goodbread: Alabama defensive tackle Marcel Dareus will turn pro.
• Michael Casagrande: Saban tells Alabama recruit that Mark Ingram is going pro.
• Kyle Veazey: SEC West playing catch-up to East in basketball.
• Jeff Lockridge: SEC East should dominate men’s basketball again in league.
• David Paschall: It’s been a rocky start for SEC basketball.
• John Adams: SEC women’s hoops no match for Tennessee’s depth.
• Mike Griffith: Bruce Pearl’s game-day hiatus is about to begin.
• Rachel George: Florida prepares to face Orlando native Chris Warren and Ole Miss.
• David Ching: Georgia athletic director feels fans’ frustration over football.
• Seth Emerson: Greg McGarity says he wants to see Bulldogs improve.
• Austin Ward: Texas hires away Tennessee football’s strength coach.
• David Jones: Kirk Herbstreit says Charlie Weis will be a success at Florida.
• Tony Barnhart: Newton and Pryor rulings are completely different.

(AP photo/Dave Martin)

SEC links for Friday:

• Pat Summitt says remarks were not critical of Bruce Pearl, reports Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Pearl’s old contract terminated, new one in the works, reports Mike Griffith of the News-Sentinel.
• SEC East has gone from feast to famished, writes Joe Biddle of the Tennessean.
• A tired Auburn ready for another big weekend, reports Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News.
• Auburn feels more equipped for its game with LSU, writes Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser.
• Cameron Newton has brought sudden impact to the Tigers, writes Randy Rosetta of The Advocate.
• Alabama, Tennessee coaches are not strangers, writes Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Mississippi State football is moving on up, writes Brandon Marcello of the Clarion-Ledger.
• South Carolina needs to stay focused, writes Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Arkansas defense plans to “do something” about Auburn loss, writes Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News.
• Florida cautiously optimistic at SEC Basketball Media Day, reports Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun.
• Chris Warren expected to expand his role for Ole Miss basketball, writes Brandon Marcello of the Clarion-Ledger.

Chris Warren

SEC links for Wednesday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss’ Chris Warren and Eniel Polynice have been cleared for basketball practice.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that the NCAA has finished interviews with MSU basketball signee Renardo Sidney and family.
• Terry Wood of the NW Arkansas Times believes D.J. Williams could be Arkansas’ first All-American tight end.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes on a top elite basketball camp that came to Baton Rouge on Monday.
• Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle writes on ex-Florida pitcher Ryan Sadowski, now starring in the Giants’ rotation.
• Seth Emerson of The State reports that a suspended South Carolina cornerback must now clear the Spurrier hurdle.

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