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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Former N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson could end up at an SEC school, writes Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News.
• Tuscaloosa is starting to rebound, writes Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Ole Miss basketball player arrested for public intoxication, reports Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.
• Former UT tight end, and Berea native Luke Stocker, thinks his background will help in the pros, writes Patrick Brown of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Steve Spurrier and Dabo Swinney face off in a friendlier setting, writes Josh Kendall of The State.
• What if Tennessee football went from Fulmer to Dooley? asks Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Cramps put a damper on Renardo Sidney’s debut at Mississippi State, reports Brandon Marcello of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Arkansas hands Mississippi Valley State another loss, reports Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News.
• South Florida knocks off Auburn 61-49 at the Sun Dome, reports Adam Adkins of the Tampa Tribune.
• Alabama whips SE Louisiana 59-38, reports Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Maryland supporters wonder what James Franklin is thinking with regards to Vandy job, writes Jeff Barker of the Baltimore Sun.
• Georgia tight end chosen as lone student commencement speaker, reports Tim Tucker of the AJC.
• Derek Dooley tweaks Luke Stocker’s bowl prep plan, writes Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Auburn OC Gus Malzahn waiting for right time, right place to be a head coach, reports John Zenor of the AP.
• LSU looks to rebound from its loss to Coastal Carolina, reports Scott Rabalais of The Advocate.
• Lady Vols to undergo some lineup changes after loss, reports Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Man who bought A.J. Green’s jersey is facing felony drug charges, reports Mark Schlabach of espn.com.
• South Carolina cuts ties with tight end Weslye Saunders, reports Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Tennessee seems to have forgotten about tight end Luke Stocker, reports Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Mike Hamilton is taking a risk in Bruce Pearl, writes Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Freshman Mike Dyer could emerge as Auburn’s lead running back, writes Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser.
• Young SEC running backs are upping the hype, writes John Zenor of the Associated Press.
• Florida no longer a lock to win the SEC East, but challengers are uncertain, writes Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News.
• Arkansas is not dwelling on its road woes, writes Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News.
• No Wild Rebel so far for Ole Miss, writes Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.
• Florida quarterback John Brantley is gaining confidence, writes Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun.

SEC links for Monday:

• Wise-cracking Vanderbilt coach Robbie Caldwell does have a serious side, writes Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean.

• Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News catches up with ex-Auburn coach Pat Dye.

• UT tight end Luke Stocker is hitting his stride, contends Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

• Tennessee’s quarterback commitment shines for national television audience, reports Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

• LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis is not afraid to think outside the box, reports Randy Rosetta of The Advocate.

• Positions begin to finalize as game week arrives for Alabama, writes Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.

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Luke Stocker

SEC links for Monday:

• Ex-Madison Southern star Luke Stocker is a man of many roles at Tennessee, writes Patrick Brown for the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that fans need a list for loathing.

• All eyes are on the quarterbacks at South Carolina, writes Joe Person of The State.

• Freshman Trey Burton may take over Tebow role at Florida, reports Anthony Chiang of the Orlando Sentinel.

• Chris Rainey adjusting to a new role for Gators, writes Ray FitzGerald of the Gainesville Sun.

• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register offers some things to think about as SEC season approaches.

• A Vanderbilt linebacker learned life lessons in Africa, writes Mike Organ of the Tennessean.

• The AJC has a photo gallery from Georgia fans’ picture day.

• Josh Jasper is old reliable when it comes to kicking field goals at LSU, writes Gary Laney of The Advocate.

• Alfred Davis ready to anchor Arkansas’ defensive line, writes Robbie Nieswanger of the Arkansas News.

SEC links for Thursday:

• Knoxville.com reports that ex-UT coach Lane Kiffin is being lampooned by Esquire magazine’s “Sexiest Woman Alive” contest.

• Mike Organ of the Tennessean reports that a Vanderbilt video of player throwing out a runner after breaking his kneecap has gone viral.

• Florida’s Alex Tyus is putting his name in NBA draft, reports Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun.

• Robbie Andreu of the Sun writes on Florida’s true freshman quarterback, Trey Burton.

• Luke Stocker, a Kentucky native, is a Tennessee anchor, writes Wes Rucker in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• David Jones of Florida Today reports that with a trip to LSU on the docket, Tim Tebow has put on the pads.
• Jones also writes that Urban Meyer is looking for a balanced attack.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun gives a Tebow update.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that, as expected, LSU-Florida is the biggest game of the season.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that LSU wants more of a sack attack.
• Chris Low of ESPN reports that with Alabama coming to town, Ole Miss has closed practice to the media.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News reports that Bama has dominated in the fourth quarter.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that UT’s Emmanuel Negedu is out for the season.

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