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SEC links for Happy Turkey Day:

• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Austin Ward reports that Tennessee wants to tame Kentucky’s wildcat.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes on Lane and Monte Kiffin.
• Wes Rucker of the Times Free Press reports on the Tennessee kicker try-out.
• Writing for the Advocate, Adam Zagoria reports on LSU’s lopsided loss to Connecticut in the NIT.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Auburn’s Ben Tate is making memories, while Bama’s Mark Ingram is making history.
• Also in the News, Ray Melick writes that Tate shouldn’t apologize for thinking he’s the best.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Auburn is eager to face Alabama defense.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that Georgia fans tell Tech fans to shut up and deal.
• ESPN’s Chris Low breaks down the SEC quarterbacks.

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SEC links for Friday:

• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Bruce Pearl is happy to welcome Tobias Harris to Tennessee.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Harris puts the Vols in real paradise.
• Chip Towers of the AJC reports on the sudden death of Georgia’s beloved mascot, UGA VII.
• Tim Gayle of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Alabama players are critiquing Nick Saban’s action abilities.
• Edward Aschoff of the Gainesville Sun writes on Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong, who could be in demand for head coaching spots.

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Dexter McCluster chews up Tennesssee. (AP photo/Ryan Moore)

SEC links for Sunday:

Alabama 31, Mississippi St 3

• Don Kausler of the Birmingham News writes that there is no letdown in sight for mighty Alabama.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the News says the SEC must learn it can’t blackout Bama.
• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Roll Tide is still rolling.
• Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Bama dominated the Dogs.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News reports that Alabama is fighting through its injuries.

Georgia 31, Auburn 24

• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that Georgia got one right.
• Randy Kennedy of the Mobile Press-Register says Auburn will lament the one that got away.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that Georgia wins its fourth straight over Auburn.
• Jay Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Georgia’s bite tames the Tigers.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Georgia rallied from 14-0 deficit.

Continue reading ‘SEC links: Tide rolls, McCluster motors, Georgia rallies’