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SEC links for Wednesday:

• SEC commissioner Mike Slive sounds off on various topics to the Mobile Press-Register.
• Report says Ryan Mallett admitted drug use to NFL teams, writes Robbie Neiswanger of Arkansas News.
• State of SEC quarterbacks looks grim, says Mike Herndon of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Ex-Georgia quarterback and coach Ray Goff stays connected through FCA, reports John Kosater of the Macon Telegraph.
• Bottom line only part of the equation for LSU women’s basketball, writes Scott Rabalais of The Advocate.
• Nick Saban gives credit to Crimson Tide fans, writes Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News.

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SEC links

• Will Muschamp’s assistants get a $3 million payout, reports David Jones of Florida Today.
• Knoxville News-Sentinel video of Don DeVoe on UT coach Bruce Pearl’s troubles. DeVoe, former UT head coach, has been critical of Pearl.
• Message must continue beyond Toomer’s Corner in Auburn-Alabama rivalry, writes Jon Solomon of the Birmingham News.
• It has been a crazy hoops season, writes Joe Biddle of the Tennessean.
• Time to put up or shut up on Cameron Newton, writes Mr. SEC.
• Tennessee must do its homework today against a dangerous Mississippi State, writes Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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Mike Sherman leads Texas A&M against LSU in Cotton Bowl tonight. (AP photo/Cody Duty)

SEC links for Friday:

• Jim Kleinpeter: Hype set aside as LSU-Texas A&M square off in Cotton Bowl tonight.
• Glenn Guilbeau: Could Cotton Bowl be Jordan Jefferson’s last stand at LSU?
• Scott Rabalais: Cotton Bowl has made a comeback and wants BCS slot.
• Robbie Neiswanger: Ryan Mallett declares himself eligible for NFL draft.
• Jay G. Tate: Auburn offense fueled by relationship in trenches.
• Kevin Scarbinsky: The SEC’s streak is Auburn’s burden in title game.
• Brandon Marcello: Mississippi State promotes Chris Wilson to defensive coordinator.
• Chase Goodbread: Alabama defensive tackle Marcel Dareus will turn pro.
• Michael Casagrande: Saban tells Alabama recruit that Mark Ingram is going pro.
• Kyle Veazey: SEC West playing catch-up to East in basketball.
• Jeff Lockridge: SEC East should dominate men’s basketball again in league.
• David Paschall: It’s been a rocky start for SEC basketball.
• John Adams: SEC women’s hoops no match for Tennessee’s depth.
• Mike Griffith: Bruce Pearl’s game-day hiatus is about to begin.
• Rachel George: Florida prepares to face Orlando native Chris Warren and Ole Miss.
• David Ching: Georgia athletic director feels fans’ frustration over football.
• Seth Emerson: Greg McGarity says he wants to see Bulldogs improve.
• Austin Ward: Texas hires away Tennessee football’s strength coach.
• David Jones: Kirk Herbstreit says Charlie Weis will be a success at Florida.
• Tony Barnhart: Newton and Pryor rulings are completely different.

SEC links for Wednesday:

• EDSBS has an LSUfreek video of Nick Saban applying a beatdown to Urban Meyer.
• Mr. SEC talks to the SEC’s coordinator of officials, who says officials acted in “textbook” fashion at end of Tennessee-LSU game.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that SEC football coaches are tarnished by the Les Miles touch.
• Mark Ingram’s game last year against South Carolina propelled him toward the Heisman, writes Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Rested, but is South Carolina ready? asks Michael Casagrande of the Anniston Star.
• Dr. Saturday has the new Ole Miss mascot designs.
• It has been a rough go for Georgia, writes John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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SEC links for Monday:

• It was quite a September for Alabama, writes Joe Medley of the Anniston Star.
• Gators get ready for top-ranked Tide, writes Edward Aschoff of the Gainesville Sun.
• Florida-Alabama is the only SEC game that matters all year, writes Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Just wait until Mark Ingram’s knee is completely healed, writes Don Kausler, Jr. of the Birmingham News.
• There is plenty of motivation for the Florida defense, writes Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald.
• Burton’s showing against Kentucky gives Bama something to worry about, writes David Jones of Florida Today.
• Somehow, Alabama found a way to win over Arkansas, writes Harry King of the Arkansas News.
• Cameron Newton’s numbers should be grabbing attention, writes Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News.
• Newton’s balancing act getting national attention, reports Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser.
• Newton earns his superlatives, writes Matt Hinton of Dr. Saturday.

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Chris Rainey (AP photo)

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Chris Rainey has to be dismissed from Florida football team, writes Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Rainey is the 30th player arrested in Urban Meyer’s tenure, reports Rachel George of the Sentinel.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Derek Dooley has work cut out for him at Tennessee.
• Mark Ingram looks good in return to Alabama practice, reports Don Kausler, Jr. of the Birmingham News.
• Jeremiah Masoli is starting to settle in at Ole Miss, reports Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Georgia’s goals should start with knocking somebody down, writes Jeff Schultz of the AJC.
• It’s win or else for Mark Richt and the Bulldogs, blogs Chris Low of espn.com.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn coaches want a repeat performance from Nick Fairley.
• Expect more of Mississippi State’s two-quarterback system against LSU, reports Brad Locke of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.
• Da’Rick Rogers cleared of charges at Tennessee, reports Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

(The State photo/Gerry Melendez)

SEC links for Tuesday:

• If Steve Spurrier has hit the right formula, will he stick to it? asks Tony Barnhart of the AJC.
• Ron Morris of The State says NCAA investigation has put Spurrier’s image on the line.
• With Alabama back on top, order has been restored, says Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Georgia must get ready for the Arkansas air show, reports David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Even Phil Fulmer thinks Tennessee is looking at a long-term problem, reports Bill Bryant of the Huntsville Times.
• All would be forgiven if Matt Simms could somehow beat Florida, writes Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• A. Stacy Long of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Alabama is expecting Ingram and Dareus back on the field.
• Vanderbilt’s receivers, including Somerset’s John Cole, have all but disappeared, writes Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean.
• Criticism mounting at Georgia after loss to South Carolina, writes Seth Emerson of the Macon Telegraph.
• Auburn’s Cameron Newton is a true run-pass threat, blogs Chris Low of espn.com.

SEC links for Tuesday:

• Top 2011 basketball recruit Adonis Thomas will visit Tennessee this weekend, reports Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Georgia and Georgia Tech fighting over top Georgia basketball recruit, reports Michael Carvell of the AJC.
• Houston Nutt is a joke, writes Paul Finebaum of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Some are screaming for the defensive coordinator’s head at Auburn, says Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News.
• Alabama doesn’t know when Mark Ingram might return, reports Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Did a ref’s bad call beat Vandy, or did Vandy beat Vandy? asks David Climer of the Tennessean.
• After just one game, Derek Dooley looks even better at Tennessee, writes Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Florida trying to get a grip on its snapping problem, reports Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald.
• Georgia gets some of its missing back this week, reports Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald.
• LSU loses starting offensive guard for six weeks, reports Glenn Guilbeau of the Shreveport Times.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier reports that South Carolina enters its opener tonight under much uncertainty.
• Patrick Magee of the Clarion-Ledger reports that Southern Miss is ready for its shot at the Gamecocks.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register reports on Mark Ingram’s recovery from knee surgery.
• Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News reports on the new Alabama and Florida uniforms.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that everything changed at Florida 20 years ago.
• Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald writes that John Brantley is ready to start a new era at Florida.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that it’s time to play some geeked football.
• Robert Holder of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Tennessee’s Matt Simms is eyeing his debut.
• Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that there’s still no answer on A.J. Green’s status.
• Glenn Guilbeau of the Shreveport Times reports that LSU has one less Tar Heel to worry about.

SEC links for Wednesday:

• With Jeremiah Masoli ruled out by the NCAA, Nathan Stanley is ready at Ole Miss, reports Rod Walker of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Ole Miss will appeal Masoli ruling, reports the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.
• Florida’s John Brantley is following legend of Tebow, legacy of his dad, writes Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel.
• South Carolina has all the necessary ingredients to win the East, writes Ron Morris of The State.
• Stephen Garcia likely to start at quarterback for Gamecocks, writes Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Several Gamecocks may miss Thursday night’s opener, blogs Chris Low of espn.com.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Vanderbilt should study Northwestern’s playbook.
• Alabama moving on without a healthy Mark Ingram, reports Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register.

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