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Post-game videos from Columbia after Kentucky’s 86-52 win over South Carolina.

Kentucky coach John Calipari, plus players Terrence Jones and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

South Carolina coach Darrin Horn

South Carolina coach Darrin Horn talks to the media after his team’s loss to Kentucky.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Florida captures controversial thriller over Arizona in overtime, reports Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun.
• Patric Young scores 25 points and grabs 10 rebounds in the Florida victory, reports Rachel George of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Festus Ezel’s return makes a difference as Vanderbilt wins at Davidson, reports Steve Reed of the Associated Press.
• Host Dayton spoils Anthony Grant’s homecoming by upsetting 16th-ranked Alabama 74-62, reports Geg Ostendorf of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Georgia Tech rocks host Georgia 68-56, reports Tim Tucker of the AJC.
• Having lost four straight, Georgia basketball needs a second-half solution, writes Chris White of the Athens Banner-Herald.
• Is Darrin Horn creating hope with South Carolina basketball? asks Darryl Slater of the Charleston Post and Courier.

SEC links for Friday:

• And with its first-round pick, Denver takes Tim Tebow, reports Mike Klis of the Denver Post.
• Woody Paige of the Denver Post says the Broncos got it right with quarterback of the future.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that a lot of Gators fans just became Broncos fans.
• Without Tebow, Jacksonville Jags go to the dogs, blogs Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Tennessee’s Eric Berry is first SEC player selected, reports Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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Here’s video of South Carolina coach Darrin Horn talking about his team’s 68-62 upset of visiting and top-ranked Kentucky.

David Huertas

SEC links for Tuesday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports on David Huertas’ departure from Ole Miss basketball.
• Seth Emerson of The State reports on the lingering Darrin Horn to Xavier rumors.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun revisits his five keys to Florida’s spring practice.
• Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that with Tennessee’s spring nearly over, competition has just begun.
• Writing for the Press-Register, Paul Finebaum says Alabama could roll again in 2009.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Seth Emerson of The State reports that Darrin Horn was in Cincinnati on Thursday, but Horn denies he has had contact with Xavier about coaching job.
• Shannon Russell of the Cincinnati Enquirer also has the Horn denial.
• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that recruiting is keeping new Bama coach Anthony Grant on the move.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes that Vernon Macklin could help Florida fill a big hole.
• Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on what Lane Kiffin called a “horrendous day” for Tennessee’s quarterbacks.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate previews this weekend’s LSU-Alabama baseball series.

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Big Blue Links for Friday:

• Jerry Tipton of the Herald-Leader reports on the league coaches’ reactions to the SEC firings.
• Herald-Leader columnist Mark Story writes that South Carolina coach Darrin Horn is coming home to Lexington as the visitor.
• In audio from the SEC teleconference, Billy Gillispie talks about playing South Carolina on Saturday.
• Also from the SEC teleconference, Horn talks about taking on the Wildcats.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that South Carolina is ready to take its SEC success on the road.
• James Pennington of the Kentucky Kernel writes that Horn has gone from the Creek to Columbia.
• Brett Dawson of the Courier-Journal writes about the SEC coaches who have run out of time.
• At Yahoo Sports, Jason King writes that Kentucky fans are wishing Tubby Smith well. (Hat tip to Aaron’s UK Basketball Blog.)
• Kernel columnist Jon Hale writes that UK’s hopes will fall on Gillispie’s young guns.
• Kentucky Sports Report says UK has a commitment from a junior college running back.

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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.

SEC links for Saturday:

• In the Baton Rouge Advocate, Gary Laney writes that its a wide-open race as SEC play begins.
• In the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that Vandy is healthy, ready to go.
• Also in the Tennessean, Bryan Mullen writes that Tennessee is shifting its focus to SEC play.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Mike Griffith reports that UT’s Tyler Smith is doubtful for Georgia game because of a bone bruise on his knee.
• The State has five questions for South Carolina basketball coach Darrin Horn.
• In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen previews Arkansas’ SEC opener against Mississippi State.
• In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Wally Hall writes that Jimmy Dykes’ professionalism covers his love of the Hogs.
• In the Clarion-Ledger, David Brandt reports that Ole Miss guard David Huertas returns to Florida with a target on his back.
• In the Birmingham News, Ian Rapoport reports that Alabama running back Glen Coffee is passing up his senior season to turn pro.
• In the Montgomery Advertiser, Tim Gayle reports that defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is leaving Alabama for Clemson.

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