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Lane Kiffin

SEC links for Friday:

• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Lane Kiffin needs zero tolerance.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Fress Press writes about the Tennessee robbery.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Jack Lall writes that Tennessee’s building process is arrested for the moment.
• Kelly Whiteside of USA Today writes on the relationship between Alabama’s Mark Ingram and his imprisioned father.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida still has concern for the Spurrier factor.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that Gators will wear futuristic football uniforms.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC writes that it’s showtime for Mark Fox’s Georgia basketball Bulldogs.
• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News writes that a new lineup tips off Auburn basketball.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate looks at LSU’s post-season football picture.
• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that status quo is always in SEC danger.

Matt Simms

SEC links for Friday:

• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee will offer ex-Louisville quarterback Matt Simms.
• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register writes that SEC coaches expect a stronger basketball season this year.
• Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Leger is on a Gator hunt.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida wants to cut down on sacks.
• Joe Biddle of the Tennessean writes that Alabama’s Mark Ingram is making a real run at the Heisman.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Tennessee will be keying on Ingram.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Robbie Nieswanger of the Morning News reports on SEC suspending officiating crew from Arkansas-Florida game.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News writes that the SEC should get out of the referee business.
• Mike Herndon of the Mobile Press-Register writes that the SEC’s overall strength is under debate.
• Joe Person of The State reports on the latest development in the South Carolina-Alabama tape-gate.
• Mr. SEC says Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier are pointing fingers at each other.
• Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Alabama’s Mark Ingram has Tennessee’s attention.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Seth Emerson of The State writes that SEC basketball is rising up.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports that Vandy’s A.J. Ogilvy is already battling injuries.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Lane Kiffin has just signed his contract.
• Speaking of Kiffin, he says Alabama is better than Florida.
• Tony Barnhart of the AJC thinks it’s time to have a serious discussion about officiating.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press asks if Tennessee is ready to rip Tide?
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News reports on Mark Ingram’s Heisman hopes.
• Mike Herndon of the Mobile Press-Register writes that pitfalls are still possible for Florida, Alabama.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the real Gene Chizik is still standing.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that LSU wants to go deep.

SEC links for Thursday:

• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean writes that Vandy and LSU are trusting young quarterbacks.
• Gary Laney of The Advocate writes that LSU is evaluating its defense.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News reports that Bama’s star back Mark Ingram has the flu.
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Anthony Dixon’s return should raise Mississippi State’s firepower.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that UT’s Josh McNeil is trying to fight through damage in his knee.

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