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Greg Byrne

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Greg Byrne leaving AD post at Mississippi State for Arizona, reports Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger.

• Byrne left his mark in Starkville, writes Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger.

• Brad Locke of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal writes that State is disappointed with Byrne’s decision.

• Auburn will interview North Texas coach Johnny Jones, reports Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News.

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel thinks a Florida receiver should repent after dissing Tim Tebow.

• AP reports that father of Alabama’s Mark Ingram will serve more prison time.

• The State reports that ex-Carolina coach Dave Odom may be a candidate at Charlotte.

• Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Lady Vols’ drubbing of Dayton to reach Sweet 16.

• Georgia’s Lady Bulldogs reach the Sweet 16, reports Jack Magrudger of the Athens Banner-Herald.

• Duke women surge past LSU, reports Scott Hotard of The Advocate.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that Florida hasn’t forgotten Lane Kiffin’s “Rocky Top” quote.
• George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel thinks there is some jealousy involved with Kiffin.
• Chris Low of ESPN writes that it’s time for Kiffin to face the consequences.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that UT receiver Gerald Jones denies rift with Jonathon Crompton.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean writes that Florida’s Tim Tebow redefines tough.
• AP reports that Jacksonville Jags’ owner says he’s considering drafting Tebow.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Deonte Thompson has Florida’s trust.
• Josh Bean of the Mobile Press-Register wonders if high school coaches are the new college coaching trend.

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