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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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ESPN’s Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit preview the SEC:

SEC links for Monday:

• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports that Kevin Stallings’ “raise” helped fund Vandy basketball’s trip to Australia.
• Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee receiver Gerald Jones could be out 4-6 weeks.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that ex-UT coach Phil Fulmer may use TV spotlight to return to coaching.
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel says Urban Meyer needs to lay off Ron Zook.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Steve Spurrier is quiet about South Carolina’s prospects.
• Joe Person of The State reports that a couple of South Carolina players face legal issues.

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