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SEC links for Friday:

• Vanderbilt’s A.J. Ogilvy will enter the draft, reports Mike Organ of the Tennessean.

• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Ogilvy’s play never matched his potential.

• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that Austin Rivers has de-committed from Florida.

• But Patric Young should help the Gators down low, writes Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel.

• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that quarterback Nick Stephens is leaving Tennessee.

• The departure adds to losing streak, writes Adams.

• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press also reports on Stephens’ senior exit.

• Michael Carvell of the AJC reports that Georgia could be back in hunt for state’s Mr. Basketball.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy could become a trivia answer.
• Paul Finebaum writes for the Mobile Press-Register that there is no question Alabama’s expectations.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that the career of Tennessee center Josh McNeil hangs in the balance.
• Josh Ward of the News-Sentinel reports that Nick Stephens is not takingn the shortsighted view after losing Tennessee quarterback battle.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Auburn’s Kodi Burns is showing drive in new role.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes on LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• In the AJC, Chip Towers looks at who might be next on Georgia’s list after Mike Anderson stays at Missouri.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that money is no object in the SEC when winning is on the line.
• Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that it has been fun to see basketball in the headlines.
• In the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum writes that Anthony Grant is a fine, historical hire for Alabama.
• Seth Emerson of The State writes that South Carolina’s early football enrollees get a jump on playing time.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean writes that Vandy likes its tight end options.

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