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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on Lane Kiffin’s hidden car wreck.
• Clay Travis of AOL Fanhouse on Kiffin’s comedy of eras.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register has the game story from Alabama’s loss to Tennessee.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel on the Tennessee victory in Tuscaloosa.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports on the firing of Florida radio network coordinator after child porn charges.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean writes that college coaches excel at the running game.
• Mike Strange of the News-Sentinel on Bruce Pearl.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press thinks Pearl’s team could be true contenders.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that new Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham’s contract contains a big buyout.

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SEC links for Saturday:

• In the Baton Rouge Advocate, Gary Laney writes that its a wide-open race as SEC play begins.
• In the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that Vandy is healthy, ready to go.
• Also in the Tennessean, Bryan Mullen writes that Tennessee is shifting its focus to SEC play.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Mike Griffith reports that UT’s Tyler Smith is doubtful for Georgia game because of a bone bruise on his knee.
• The State has five questions for South Carolina basketball coach Darrin Horn.
• In the NW Arkansas Times, Nate Allen previews Arkansas’ SEC opener against Mississippi State.
• In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Wally Hall writes that Jimmy Dykes’ professionalism covers his love of the Hogs.
• In the Clarion-Ledger, David Brandt reports that Ole Miss guard David Huertas returns to Florida with a target on his back.
• In the Birmingham News, Ian Rapoport reports that Alabama running back Glen Coffee is passing up his senior season to turn pro.
• In the Montgomery Advertiser, Tim Gayle reports that defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is leaving Alabama for Clemson.

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