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SEC links for Thursday:

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Mark Bradley predicts that Georgia quarterback Matt Stafford will outplay Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and that the Bulldogs will beat the Gators.

• But in the Gainesville Sun, Robbie Andreu writes that since the Ole Miss loss, Florida has executed a total team turnaround.

• In the AJC, Tommy Stinson writes that Florida’s ground game presents a test for the Georgia defense.

• In the Orlando Sentinel, Jeremy Fowler writes that Florida return man Brandon James has something to prove.

• In the Athens Banner-Herald, Marc Weiszer writes that after what happened to Kentucky, Georgia is concerned about blocked punts.

• In the Palm Beach Post, Ben Volin reports that Gator cornerback Janoris Jenkins should be able to play Saturday.

• Kyle Veazey writes in the Clarion-Ledger that Mississippi State is trying to improve its pass rush.

• Bryan Mullen writes in the Tennessean that UT’s first-year offensive coordinator Dave Clawson is trying to shake off his critics as his players fail to shake off tackers.

• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News reports that the president of Auburn’s board of trustees still supports Tommy Tuberville.

• State columnist Ron Morris writes that South Carolina is now in the bad bonus business.

• In the Tennessean, Maurice Patton writes that Vanderbilt remains upbeat despite losing streak.

• In the NW Arkansas Times, Terry Wood reports that season ticket sales for Arkansas men’s basketball are down from a year ago.

SEC links for Wednesday:

Ron Morris, columnist for The State in Columbia, writes that Steve Spurrier shows he has a bit of the genius left.

David Climer of the Tennessean makes the case for Bobby Johnson as SEC Coach of the Year through the season’s halfway point.

Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News writes that both Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville and Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino claim they are past the Jetgate scandal. You remember, that’s when then-Louisville coach Petrino secretly interviewed for Tuberville’s job when Tuberville still had the job at Auburn.

Wally Hall tackles Jetgate for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

The AJC’s Mark Bradley writes that Georgia’s Stafford is more than your average John.

Goldberg also reports that it was a different Tony Franklin at Auburn’s practice Tuesday.

Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean writes that the Tennessee offensive line is in the line of fire.

Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that with LSU coming to town, The Swamp is getting ready for another shot in the dark.

In the AJC, Tim Tucker reports that injuries have forced Georgia to shuffle its linebackers.

Randy Rosetta of The Advocate examines whether LSU running back Charles Scott should be in the Heisman discussion.