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SEC links for Thursday:

• Tony Barnhart of the AJC asks if Georgia can handle a little praise?
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that Georgia receiver A.J. Green safety Reshad Jones will evaluate his draft stock.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that it’s bombs away for Georgia quarterback Joe Cox.
• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that the SEC bowl-go-round is on.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida’s 69-49 hoops win over Georgia Southern.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Robbie Andreu of Gainesville Sun reports on the Brandon Spikes eye-gouge slap suspension.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee may auction off those black jerseys.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama coach Nick Saban wants quarterback Greg McElroy to throw caution to the wind.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia is sticking with Joe Cox at quarterback.
• Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Alabama and LSU are putting it all on the line.

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SEC links for Monday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss quickly turns attention to South Carolina for Thursday night game.
• Joe Person of The State writes that injuries have hit South Carolina, with highly-ranked Ole Miss on deck.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that the flu has Florida’s attention.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn is taking its big win in stride.
• Roger Clarkson of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that Georgia-Arkansas had a hoops feel.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Tennessee’s performance in Gainesville boosted the Vols’ confidence.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that NCAA has ruled that star MSU basketball recruit Renardo Sidney is “non-certified.”
• Robbie Neiswanger of Morning News reports that Arkansas coach John Pelphrey promises appropriate action will be taken regarding players involvement in a fraternity party.
• Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes that ex-Tennessee defensive coordinator John Chavis has found a good fit at LSU.
• Scott Hotard of The Advocate writes about Vandy’s new no-huddle offense.
• Joe Person  of The State writes that South Carolina is preparing for multiple Georgia quarterbacks.
• But Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Joe Cox will start at quarterback for the Bulldogs.
• Chris Low of ESPN writes that Georgia faces a must-win in week two.

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Jonathan Crompton

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Jonathan Crompton has been named Tennessee’s starting quarterback, but he may lose his starting center.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports on Crompton’s return to No. 1 at UT.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel writes that handicapping Vols start with their foes.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC gives five reasons Georgia fans should be worried about new starting quarterback Joe Cox.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun lists what was learned at Florida’s fall camp.
• Joe Person of The State reports that South Carolina defensive end Clifton Geathers has been suspended while officials look into weekend fight.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn receivers expect to play a big role.

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