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SEC links for Monday:

• Wise-cracking Vanderbilt coach Robbie Caldwell does have a serious side, writes Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean.

• Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News catches up with ex-Auburn coach Pat Dye.

• UT tight end Luke Stocker is hitting his stride, contends Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

• Tennessee’s quarterback commitment shines for national television audience, reports Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

• LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis is not afraid to think outside the box, reports Randy Rosetta of The Advocate.

• Positions begin to finalize as game week arrives for Alabama, writes Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.

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Alabama fans react at the end of a 34-24 win over Virginia Tech in their NCAA college football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

SEC links for Tuesday:

• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Georgia and South Carolina are seeking offensive sparks.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia back Caleb King is expected to play Saturday against South Carolina.
• Joe Person of The State writes on Carolina defensive end Devin Taylor.
• Chris Low of ESPN reports that Arkansas’ London Crawford has a broken collarbone.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Alabama’s new wrinkle is here to stay.
• Tim Gayle of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy overcame early struggles.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun says that Florida has gone Banzai.

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