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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Reality is a bummer for Tennessee fans, writes John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• After seven years together, Nick Saban and Derek Dooley face off Saturday, reports Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Alabama players are feeling their SEC schedule, writes Michael Casagrande of the Anniston Star.
• Les Miles calls Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton “one of a kind,” reports Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register.
• LSU is sticking with its two-quarterback system, writes Scott Rabalais of The Advocate.
• Urban Meyer is missing Dan Mullen, writes Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Mullen has Mississippi State on the fast track, writes Chris Low of espn.com.
• The fall of the Gators starts with Urban Meyer, writes George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel.
• It’s back to the drawing board for South Carolina, reports Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett is improving, reports Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Sad to say, but what’s wrong with Georgia starts with Mark Richt, writes Mark Bradley of the AJC.
• Tennessee-Georgia game will be one team’s nightmare, writes Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee needs a new script for Georgia.
• Homecoming is a touchy subject for the Dooley family, writes Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald.
• Athens has felt the effects of Georgia’s 1-4 start, reports Michael Carvell of the AJC.
• Has Richt earned the right to fix the problem at Georgia? asks Tony Barnhart of the AJC.
• Alabama’s remaining challenge is staying awake, writes Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register.
• South Carolina is the first of six Alabama foes coming off a bye week, reports Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Vandy tailgaters are banned for making too much noise, reports Chris Echegaray of the Tennessean.
• Ex-Georgia AD Damon Evans gets new job, reports Rhonda Cook of the AJC.
• Alabama-Florida about being the best, writes Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald.
• Unlike Florida, Alabama players have largely avoided off-field trouble, writes Don Kausler, Jr. of the Birmingham News.
• Florida’s Jeff Demps still limited in practice by bad ankle, reports Anthony Chiang of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Andre DeBose could play big role for the Gators, writes Tyler Jett for Florida Today.
• Tide’s offensive line is rolling right along, blogs Chris Low for espn.com.
• Trey Burton can change a game play, writes Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Chris Rainey has to be dismissed from Florida football team, writes Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Rainey is the 30th player arrested in Urban Meyer’s tenure, reports Rachel George of the Sentinel.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Derek Dooley has work cut out for him at Tennessee.
• Mark Ingram looks good in return to Alabama practice, reports Don Kausler, Jr. of the Birmingham News.
• Jeremiah Masoli is starting to settle in at Ole Miss, reports Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Georgia’s goals should start with knocking somebody down, writes Jeff Schultz of the AJC.
• It’s win or else for Mark Richt and the Bulldogs, blogs Chris Low of espn.com.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn coaches want a repeat performance from Nick Fairley.
• Expect more of Mississippi State’s two-quarterback system against LSU, reports Brad Locke of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.
• Da’Rick Rogers cleared of charges at Tennessee, reports Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Ex-Bruce Pearl target gets his chance to get back at Tennessee coach, writes Marlen Garcia of USA Today.
• Florida hasn’t been Florida so far, writes John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Urban Meyer is trying to improve his quality of life, writes Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald.
• Derek Dooley doesn’t like Tennessee’s attitude, writes Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Duke gets ready to play host to No. 1 Alabama, reports Don Kausler, Jr. of the Birmingham News.
• With Dareus back, Bama defense gets an extra boost, writes Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Earliest Georgia has been unranked since 2001, reports Tim Tucker of the AJC.
• Marcus Lattimore is carrying the load at South Carolina, writes Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Stevan Ridley turned in a great game for LSU, writes Glenn Guilebeau of the Shreveport Times.
• Arkansas offense off slightly early, writes Harry King of the Arkansas News.

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Top 2011 basketball recruit Adonis Thomas will visit Tennessee this weekend, reports Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Georgia and Georgia Tech fighting over top Georgia basketball recruit, reports Michael Carvell of the AJC.
• Houston Nutt is a joke, writes Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Some are screaming for the defensive coordinator’s head at Auburn, says Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News.
• Alabama doesn’t know when Mark Ingram might return, reports Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Did a ref’s bad call beat Vandy, or did Vandy beat Vandy? asks David Climer of the Tennessean.
• After just one game, Derek Dooley looks even better at Tennessee, writes Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Florida trying to get a grip on its snapping problem, reports Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald.
• Georgia gets some of its missing back this week, reports Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald.
• LSU loses starting offensive guard for six weeks, reports Glenn Guilbeau of the Shreveport Times.

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Clay Travis of AOL FanHouse thinks that after Nick Saban and Urban Meyer, the rest of the SEC coaches are just not very good.
• Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Alabama is right to honor Nick Saban with a statue.
• Jordan Jefferson named LSU’s starting quarterback, reports Randy Rosetta of The Advocate.
• Arrests concern new Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity, reports Tim Tucker of the AJC.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that new Tennessee coach Derek Dooley takes nothing for granted.
• Ole Miss is still waiting to hear on Jermiah Masoli’s waiver, reports Rod Walker of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Chris Relf’s absence stirs things up at Mississippi State, reports Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Florida quarterback John Brantley is all grown up, writes Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun.
• Neil White of The State writes that South Carolina’s Tori Gurley is poised for a big season.
• San Jose State coach knows what awaits at Alabama, writes Joe Biddle of the Tennessean.

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SEC links for Monday:

• South Carolina wants to take the next step, reports Joe Person of The State.
• Connor Shaw has the “it” to play right away as a Gamecock, writes Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Jeremiah Masoli shows flashes of confusion and brilliance in first workout at Ole Miss, reports David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida men’s basketball could be ranked in top 10 to start season.
• Kirby Smart happy with decision to stay at Alabama, reports Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Coordinators prove stability for the Crimson Tide, writes A. Stacy Long of the Montgomery Advertiser.
• Emmitt Smith is sorry for snubbing Gator Nation, blogs Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Tennessean columnist David Climer thinks Vanderbilt and Robbie Caldwell can’t afford to play it safe.
• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register asks if the pre-season polls mean something?
• An Alabama-Michigan football game in Dallas is possible, but not imminent, reports Gentry Estes of the Press-Register.

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South Carolina's Marcus Lattimore. (The State photo)

SEC links for Thursday:

• Mr. SEC reports that Phil Fulmer and Johnny Majors are actually saying nice things about the other.
• South Carolina’s Marcus Lattimore is comfortable as center of attention, writes Neil White of The State.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun offers five storylines for Florida football.
• The Gators are moving on without All-Americans, NFL draftees, writes Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Expect SEC quarterbacks to air it out, writes David Jones of Florida Today.
• More quarterbacks gives Ole Miss more options, reports Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.
• Tennessee football players apologize for fight, reports Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Rucker also reports that Derek Dooley is pushing Vols early in camp.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• No decision announced yet on whether Ole Miss will take former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, reports David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger.
• But the NE Mississippi Daily Journal reports that Ole Miss administration has given OK on Masoli transfer.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Derek Dooley is doing a balancing act.
• Adams also reports that Tennessee running back Bryce Brown has left school without a release.
• Brown left Tennessee after skipping arranged meeting with Dooley, reports Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Ex-Alabama defensive tackle Terrence Cody fails his conditioning test with the Baltimore Ravens, reports the Montgomery Advertiser.
• South Carolina AD Eric Hyman says his plan is working, writes Joseph Person of The State.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate takes a look at his 2010 crystal ball.

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