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SEC links for Friday:

• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports from Fayetteville on Florida’s victory over the Razorbacks.
• Chris Low of espn.com reports that Mississippi State acknowledges strip club visit.
• Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports from Athens on Lady Vols loss to Georgia.
• Ivan Maisel of espn.com names Urban Meyer the coach of the decade.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Lane Kiffin was a good fit for bad SEC hire.
• Deadspin gets in on the Kiffin sewage plant story.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that if you don’t believe in Mark Fox, get out of the way.
• In the Mobile Press-Register, Tommy Hicks writes that Tim Tebow must prove himself again at the Senior Bowl.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Mashaun D. Simon of the AJC reports that ex-Centre president Michael Adams, now at Georgia, could be candidate for NCAA’s top spot.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that the real public outrage is the thrashing of Jonathon Crompton.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Florida’s defense is tough on job security.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida is ready to match wits with UT’s Monte Kiffin.
• Chris Harry of the Orlando Sentinel writes on the personal problem of former UF quarterback John Reaves.

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Mal Moore

SEC links for Tuesday:

• In the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum writes that it’s time for Alabama AD Mal Moore to go.
• Also in the Press-Register, Tommy Hicks reports that ex-Cleveland Browns GM Phil Savage will replace Ken Stabler on Alabama football’s radio network.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free-Press writes that Bama is now below .500 for this decade.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel talks to Tyler Smith, who says he is happy to return to Tennessee.
• John Adams of the News-Sentinel writes that SEC coaches could do well in other jobs.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that no matter what Georgia Tech does, Georgia has more fans.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that Arkansas broke the ice with its win over Bama.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports on Alabama’s loss at Arkansas in Philip Pearson’s debut.
• In the Tuscaloosa News, Cecil Hurt reports that Arkansas freshman ripped the Tide.
• Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on the nail-biter that was Pat Summitt’s 999th win at Tennessee.
• In the AJC, columnist Terence Moore writes that Georgia should give Tubby Smith a call about replacing Dennis Felton.
• Also in the AJC, Chip Towers gets the player reaction to Felton’s firing.
• In the Athens Banner-Herald, David Ching writes that Felton’s firing was a necessity.
• Now former Alabama basketball coach Mark Gottfried tells Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News that he still loves his alma mater.
• News columnist Ray Melick writes that AD Mal Moore has a chance to define expectations for Alabama basketball.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that the chairs have been pulled from SEC hot seats.
• David Climer of the Tennessean checks in on the lack of security for SEC basketball coaches.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean reports that UT’s freshman point guard is academically ineligible.

Maurice Patton reports in the Tennessean that Vandy may swap starters at quarterback.

Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida still feels Steve Spurrier’s presence.

In The State, Joe Person writes that quarterback Stephen Garcia is learning to deal with Spurrier’s criticism.

Mark McCarter of the Huntsville Times writes that Alabama AD Mal Moore is living in a dream.

Ray Melick of the Birmingham News addresses the variables in the BCS.

Tennessean columnist Joe Biddle writes that Tennessee players have surrendered without a fight.

Knoxville News-Sentinel columnist John Adams writes that Mike Leach is strong where Vols are weakest.

In the St. Petersburg Times, Bucs coach Jon Gruden says he’s not interested in Tennessee job.

In the AJC, Chip Towers writes that Georgia’s offensive line takes another hit.