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SEC links for Monday:

• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes on LSU coordinators Gary Crowton and John Chavis, once foes, now on the same side.
• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News reports that Gene Chizik decided to wait a day to put Auburn in full pads.
• Ray Melick of the News writes that we should not expect Alabama to confirm expectations.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Lane Kiffin is looking for his freshmen to turn Vols around.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that UT’s coaching staff as an NFL flavor.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean reports that ex-basketball coach Eddie Fogler is following his son on the golf tour.

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SEC links for Saturday:

• In the Birmingham News, columnist Kevin Scarbinsky writes that some Alabama basketball boosters dream of Tubby Smith.
• In the Gainesville Sun, Kevin Brockway reports that Billy Donovan and John Pelphrey are ready for their rubber match.
• In the AJC, columnist Mark Bradley examines the pro chances of ex-Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford.
• Randy Rosetta of the Baton Rouge Advocate writes that John Chavis is ready to shore up LSU’s defense.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Drew Edwards reports that Lane Kiffin has finished his first Tennessee staff.
• In the Mobile Press-Register, Gentry Estes reports that Lance Thompson’s departure from Bama staff is just “business.”
• In the Clarion-Ledger, Kyle Veazey reports that one new football assistant has ditched Mississippi State for Tennessee.
• Also in the Clarion-Ledger, David Brandt writes on Ole Miss’ high-flying Terrico White.
• In the Birmingham News, Ian Rapoport reports that with Ronald Steele out, Mikhail Torrance figures prominently in Alabama’s hoop plans.
• In The State, Seth Emerson writes that South Carolina will need energy in its matchup with Tennessee.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that Vandy faces a major roadblock in Mississippi State.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC gets Mark Richt’s thoughts on this and that.

Oklahoma's Blake Griffin, who took an elbow to the face in win over Rice last week.

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that the Razorbacks are stepping up in class tonight to face No. 4 Oklahoma.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Wayne Chism plays a terrific game before being carried off on a stretcher in Tennessee’s win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
• Also in the News-Sentinel, John Adams writes that J.P. Prince’s return was a slam dunk.
• In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen reports that Arkansas’ backup guard Jason Henry is out after knee surgery.
• Ian Rapoport of the Birmingham News reports that Alabama’s star offensive lineman Andre Smith has been suspended from Sugar Bowl for improper contact with an agent.
• Gentry Estes of the Huntsville Times writes on the Tide’s giant loss.
• In the Tuscaloosa News, Tommy Deas writes that even without Smith, Utah is not taking Bama lightly.
• Randy Rosetta of the Baton Rouge Advocate writes that from all appearances John Chavis will be LSU’s next defensive coordinator.
• Ron Morris of The State writes that having fun is supposed to be part of the bowl experience.
• Also in The State, Seth Emerson writes on a former Darrin Horn recruit who brings a twist to the South Carolina-Clemson hoops rivalry.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that the Music City Bowl is leading Vandy’s D.J. Moore to a crossroads.
• Thomas Stinson of the AJC writes on the mystery that is Georgia running back Caleb King.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes on Chandler Parson’s bumpy ride.
• In the Montgomery Advertiser, Jay G. Tate reports that new Auburn offensive boss Gus Malzahn promises a different spread offense.