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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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SEC links for Thursday:

• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel on Eric Berry’s chances of going very high in tonight’s NFL draft.
• Berry tops the Vols’ draft class, writes Wes Rucker in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports on the arrest of yet another Georgia football player.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that the for Florida, the draft is not just about Tim Tebow.
• Ole Miss guard Olden Polynice enters the draft, reports the AP.
• Chris Low of espn.com reports that Tennessee football doesn’t expect major NCAA penalties.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Lane Kiffin’s plan is to try and catch the Gators.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Kiffin is downplaying his influence on the Gators.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Tim Tebow claims Florida has a special chemistry.
• FanHouse’s Clay Travis writes that Jonathon Crompton’s collapse could spell doom for Tennessee.
• Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel writes on Tennessee star Eric Berry.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC writes on Georgia’s two newest stars.

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Nick and Terry Saban

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger writes that pieces are in place for Ole Miss to break out.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports that Elizabethtown native and Alabama defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick is out of hospital after shooting.
• Mike Tankersley of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Nick Saban’s wife delights audience.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Georgia’s biggest star may be its coach.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that there will be questions for both teams when Georgia plays Oklahoma State.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Tim Tucker of the AJC examines whether Georgia running back Caleb King can revive his career.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that the Bulldogs are looking for playmakers.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that UT defensive star Eric Berry has picked up the cover-two like a pro.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Ed Orgeron is a dominant presence in the Tennessee program.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports on LSU’s first day of practice.

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Looks like Lane Kiffin has Tennessee football and Eric Berry’s Heisman Trophy campaign off to a classy start.

There must be something about Tennessee and taking your shirt off. Ask Bruce Pearl.

Hat tip to Clay Travis, who wrote about the photo shoot.

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel reports that Florida hopes better non-conference basketball schedule will fill seats.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that controversies serve to intensify SEC football.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Mississippi State has lost a pair of wide receivers.
• Joseph Person of The State reports that the North Carolina-South Carolina football series will be delayed.
• Chris Low of espn.com reports on the SEC’s new digital network.
• Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes on Tennessee’s Heisman campaign for Eric Berry.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Tony Barnhat of the AJC blogs that the only league that can slow down the SEC is the SEC.
• Wally Hall of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette forecasts the Media Days as being partly funny, with hot air.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger writes that SEC Media Days give the league priceless exposure.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun looks ahead to Media Days.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports that the internet has sent recruiting news soaring.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes on a poll that has Urban Meyer beating Nick Saban.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Mark Bradley makes the case in the AJC that Georgia better beware Fulmer’s struggling Volunteers.

• David Climer of the Tennessean argues that Tennessee won’t fire Fulmer.

• Joe Person of The State writes that no quarterback news is good news at South Carolina.

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun offers 10 reasons why Florida-LSU is a big game, but not a rivalry game.

• George Morris writes in The Advocate that getting pressure on Tebow will be key for LSU.

• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News reports that quick-trigger Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville has turned to veteran assistant Steve Ensminger in hopes of turning around the Tiger offense.

• Wally Hall in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette contends that Tuberville has “shown nothing but class” in the Tony Franklin firing.

• Bryan Mullen at the Tennessean reports that Tennessee safety Eric Berry takes Georgia personally.

• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean makes the case that depth is the reason Vandy is 5-0.

• Kyle Veazey writes in the Clarion-Ledger that Mississippi State hopes to douse Vandy’s fire.