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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Chris Low of espn.com reports that the NCAA calls Alabama a “serial repeat violator.”
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the NCAA remembers Alabama’s past sins.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News reports on the release of Alabama’s rebuttal to the NCAA.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Lane Kiffin’s quarterback loyalty is a worthy selling point.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that Tennessee seems to be back on a successful path.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that Les Miles is still looking for answers at LSU.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC hands Georgia a mid-season report card.
• David Ching of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that Georgia needs to change the culture.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that the Mark Richt era is much like the Phil Fulmer era.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Tim Tucker of the AJC reports that Georgia has lost a second starter to a season-ending injury.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean writes that Vandy’s injuries are beginning to take a toll.
• Joe Person of The State reports that South Carolina defensive tackle Nathan Pepper could be out 2-3 weeks.
• The Advocate reports that LSU running back Richard Murphy has a serious knee injury.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Florida’s Urban Meyer has plenty of respect for Kiffin — Monte Kiffin.
• Dwight Collins of the Gainesville Sun reports that ex-Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer says Lane Kiffin needs to back up off-season talk.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that playing Florida means more than money to Charleston Southern.
• David Jones of Florida Today writes on Gators linebacker Brandon Spikes.
• Chris Low of ESPN talks to Auburn starting quarterback, and Elizabethtown native, Chris Todd.
• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean writes that Vanderbilt is pinning its hopes on its defense.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that if the ACC wants to get noticed, it better step up against the SEC.
• Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News writes that Phil Fulmer could be a coach in waiting.
• Charles Goldberg of the News writes that since Gus Malzahn has been given leeway to succeed, Auburn could have a better offense.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the News writes on Nick Saban’s new contract at Alabama.
• Joe Person of The State writes on the South Carolina running game.

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ESPN’s Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit preview the SEC:

SEC links for Monday:

• Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean reports that Kevin Stallings’ “raise” helped fund Vandy basketball’s trip to Australia.
• Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee receiver Gerald Jones could be out 4-6 weeks.
• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that ex-UT coach Phil Fulmer may use TV spotlight to return to coaching.
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel says Urban Meyer needs to lay off Ron Zook.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Steve Spurrier is quiet about South Carolina’s prospects.
• Joe Person of The State reports that a couple of South Carolina players face legal issues.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Ex-Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer tells AP he wants to be back on “the big stage.”
• Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that prize Mississippi State hoops signee Renardo Sidney has cleared first obstacle.
• Veazey also reports that State running back Anthony Dixon may still be in Dan Mullen’s doghouse.
• ESPN’s Chris Low reports that Arkansas has lost starting cornerback Isaac Madison for the season.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Auburn coach Gene Chizik made a tough quarterback call look easy.
• Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy has not been happy with his play.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Mike Organ of the Tennessean reports that the Music City Bowl is adjusting its calendar.
• Mark Schlabach of espn.com writes on the positive prospects of Ole Miss football.
• Seth Emerson of The State reports that South Carolina’s Dominique Archie will test the NBA waters.
• Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on the Tennessee controversy over Phil Fulmer receiving an award.
• Joe Schiefelbien of The Advocate writes that there is no recession in big-time football.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• In the Tennessean, Bryan Mullen writes that Tennessee’s hopes of beating Kentucky lie with Wayne Chism.
• In the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Mike Griffith writes that there are plenty of storylines for UK-UT.
• Also in the News-Sentinel, John Adams writes on how UT walk-on Travis Wild tried to recruit Patrick Patterson to UT.
• In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Wally Hall writes that young Razorbacks were warned, but fell into a trap.
• In the Clarion-Ledger, Kyle Veazey writes on Mississippi State freshman Dee Bost.
• Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News reports that ex-Auburn star Tracy Rocker is coming back as defensive line coach.
• Also in the News, Ray Melick writes that college football is the biggest winner in Tim Tebow’s return.
• In the Gainesville Sun, Robbie Andreu reports on Tebow’s shoulder surgery.
• In the Tennessean, Jessica Bliss writes that Phil Fulmer is accepting life without Tennessee.
• In the AJC, Tim Tucker writes on three off-season keys for Georgia football.

SEC links for Wednesday:

• Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley looks at 10 teams in need this football post-season.
• Knoxville News-Sentinel columnist John Adams gives his Christmas wish list, including Swamp repellent for Lane Kiffin.
• Also in the News-Sentinel, ex-Vol calls Phil Fulmer “two-faced.”
• Seth Emerson of The State reports on South Carolina’s pounding of Presbyterian in hoops.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes that because of injuries, freshmen have had to fill roles at Ole Miss.
• Also in The State, Joe Person talks to ex-Gamecock Ryan Brewer about his Outback Bowl heroics.
• Maurice Patton of the Tennessean reports that Vandy’s football players have returned home before coming back to Nashville for the Music City Bowl.
• Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that Arkansas is using hustle, muscle on boards.
• Scott Hotard of The Advocates writes on the big impression being made by big LSU tackle Herman Johnson.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes on Auburn’s win over Alabama State on Monday.

SEC links for Saturday:

• Mobile Press-Register columnist Tommy Hicks writes that at Auburn its the environment, not the coach that’s the problem.

• In the Mobile Press-Register, Evan Woodberry writes that ex-Auburn defensive coordinator and current Iowa State head coach Gene Chizik has emerged as a leading candidate for the Auburn head coaching job.

• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that ex-Auburn defensive boss Will Muschamp, now the DC at Texas, shoots down Auburn rumors.

• In the Tennessean, Bryan Mullen reports that ex-Tennessee coach Phil Fulmer has changed his mind about taking UT administration position.

• As the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports, ex-UT Lady Vol Candace Parker and ex-Duke Blue Devil Shelden Williams are now officially a basketball power couple.

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun is in New York reporting on the Heisman Trophy ceremony.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Chloe White of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Tennessee’s president is having to defend Phil Fulmer’s appointment as assistant to the president at the same time the school is under a hiring freeze.

• Brittney Whitley of the Opelika News reports on marchers at Auburn protesting the treatment of ex-coach Tommy Tuberville.

• Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Bobby Petrino’s actual contract is different than the letter of agreement he reached with Arkansas before becoming head coach.

• Gainesville Sun’s poll says Heisman race is too close to call between Tebow and Bradford.

• Chip Towers of the AJC reports on Georgia basketball’s win over Virginia Tech.

• Mobile Press-Register columnist Paul Finebaum writes that Auburn must find the right man.

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