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Greg Byrne

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Greg Byrne leaving AD post at Mississippi State for Arizona, reports Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger.

• Byrne left his mark in Starkville, writes Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger.

• Brad Locke of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal writes that State is disappointed with Byrne’s decision.

• Auburn will interview North Texas coach Johnny Jones, reports Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News.

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel thinks a Florida receiver should repent after dissing Tim Tebow.

• AP reports that father of Alabama’s Mark Ingram will serve more prison time.

• The State reports that ex-Carolina coach Dave Odom may be a candidate at Charlotte.

• Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Lady Vols’ drubbing of Dayton to reach Sweet 16.

• Georgia’s Lady Bulldogs reach the Sweet 16, reports Jack Magrudger of the Athens Banner-Herald.

• Duke women surge past LSU, reports Scott Hotard of The Advocate.

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Andy Kennedy

SEC links for Tuesday:

• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy gets to keep his job after entering guility plea in Cincinnati.
• Gainesville Sun reports that Florida has finalized the hire of Richard Pitino as basketball assistant.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean writes that Vols show spring in their step heading into fall camp.
• Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee fans are developing a feel for Lane Kiffin.
• Darren Epps of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Kiffin shows confidence on caravan.
• Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Auburn still has questions after spring practice.
• Also in the Press-Register, Paul Finebaum writes that Auburn has a tough year in store.
• In the AJC, Tony Barnhart tells Georgia fans not to forget about Arkansas.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Maurice Patton reports in The Tennessean that Music City Bowl ticket sales are down 25 percent from last year.
• The State columnist Ron Morris writes that South Carolina is watching its budget, even at the Outback Bowl.
• Also in The State, Chris Dearing reports on No. 1 UConn’s win over South Carolina in women’s hoops.
• In the Tennessean, Bryan Mullen writes on UT’s Dennis Hopson and the quest to match effort with talent.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, John Adams reports that Tennessee gets its Prince back tonight.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida’s win over Winthrop in men’s basketball.
• Brockway also writes about the sophomore surge from Gator center Alex Tyus.
• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News reports on Auburn’s hiring of Gus Malzahn to be offensive coordinator.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser also writes on the Malzahn hire.
• Mobile Press-Register Columnist Randy Kennedy writes that the SEC’s reputation is at stake in bowl games.
• Jim Mashek of the Biloxi Sun-Herald reports that Ole Miss is trying to shake off the rust in Dallas.
• In the Baton Rouge Advocate, Randy Rosetta writes on the future of LSU quarterback Jarrett Lee.

SEC links for Saturday:

• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that it’s a physical group of Washington State Cougars that visit LSU today.
• Dave Link of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee’s J.P. Prince has been testing his injured ankle.
• Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley writes that Florida football has overcome injuries all season.
• Mobile Press-Register columnist Tommy Hicks writes that the SEC is playing for pride and BCS title this bowl season.
• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News writes about hits and misses with the new Gene Chizik staff at Auburn.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that key Georgia assistant has turned down Auburn to stay in Athens.
• Brandon Marcello of the NW Arkansas Times writes that Arkansas coach John Pelphrey is praising freshman guard Rotnei Clark.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Ole Miss star Greg Hardy makes a loud arrival at the Cotton Bowl.
• Knoxville News-Sentinel has that Lane Kiffin plans to attend Sunday’s game between his former employer, the Oakland Raiders, and his father’s soon-to-be former employer, the Tampa Bay Bucs.
• The Tennessean, via AP, writes on Pat Summitt’s growing coaching tree.