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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Matt Reynolds writes for the The Advocate on LSU’s 71-60 win over Western Kentucky in the pre-season NIT.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports on the Gators signing two basketball standouts.
• Carroll Rogers of the AJC reports on Georgia basketball’s loss to Wofford.
• Roger Clarkson of the Athens Banner-Herald says the Bulldogs were bitten by the Terriers.
• Andrew Carroll of the Tuscaloosa News reports on Anthony Grant’s first win as Alabama basketball coach.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News wants to know if Auburn can really look this bad versus Kentucky.
• Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Auburn is trying to regroup after loss.
• Gainesville Sun reports on Florida’s drop to No. 2 in AP poll.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida’s narrow win reminded people of Ole Miss.
• Jon Solomon of the Birmingham News reports on Alabama’s No. 2 ranking in BCS standings.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press asks if Tennessee can affect the title game.
• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Alabama can throw its weight around.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Bruce Pearl thinks Tennessee’s seniors have the talent for a great ending.
• Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Tyler Smith has Vols excited.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports that Billy Donovan is looking forward to Florida’s season.
• Joe Person of The State writes on South Carolina’s now-star receiver Alshon Jeffery.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that change will be tough for Mark Richt, but not for Paul Johnson.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that some Bulldogs are in off-the-field trouble.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports on a Florida gymnast arrested for storing nine guns.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Georgia’s Richard Samuel is having trouble meeting expectations.
• Ray Melick of the Birmingham News thinks the NCAA should leave its trash talk on the field.

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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 Tuesday:

• Writing for the Mobile Press-Register, Paul Finebaum says that it was Lane Kiffin, not Nick Saban, who proved that Urban Meyer is mortal.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that Kiffin is again critical of Meyer.
• Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Meyer is also ranked No. 1 in excuses.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida is going back to basics.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC gives five reasons why Georgia should demote Willie Martinez.
• Gentry Estes writes in the Huntsville Times that Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett is a mighty challenge for Bama.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Lane Kiffin’s plan is to try and catch the Gators.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports that Kiffin is downplaying his influence on the Gators.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Tim Tebow claims Florida has a special chemistry.
• FanHouse’s Clay Travis writes that Jonathon Crompton’s collapse could spell doom for Tennessee.
• Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel writes on Tennessee star Eric Berry.
• Tim Tucker of the AJC writes on Georgia’s two newest stars.

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SEC links for Wednesday:

• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that UT’s Tyler Smith may end up playing overseas.
• Griffith also reports that UT’s J.R. J.P. Prince says his shoulder rehab his ahead of schedule.
• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that Georgia football will have its hands full thanks to a difficult schedule.
• Mark McCarter of the Huntsville Times reports that Alabama expects to hear back soon from NCAA about irregularities involving textbook purchases.
• Montgomery Advertiser, via AP, says Auburn looking into possible rules violations.
• Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has broken his ring finger on his throwing hand.

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SEC links for Friday:

• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes on Flordia football’s visit to the White House.
• David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger previews this weekend’s inviting Ole Miss-Georgia baseball series.
• Tennessean columnist David Climer writes about a Tennessee quarterback put his ego before the Vols.
• Drew Edwards writes in the Knoxville News-Sentinel about B.J. Coleman’s departure from the UT program.
• Writing in the AJC, Tony Barnhart ponders the four-team playoff BCS proposal.

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SEC links for Sunday:

• J. Michael Falgoust of USA Today reports on Vandy’s loss to Maryland in NCAA Women’s Tournament, leaving no more league teams left in the men’s or women’s tournament.
• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports on LSU’s baseball win over Ole Miss.
• State columnist Ron Morris lists the 10 most influential figures in USC athletic history.
• Ian Rapoport of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama football coach Nick Saban is impressed with new Alabama basketball coach Anthony Grant.
• News columnist Kevin Scarbinsky wonders if Grant is a better choice than Missouri’s Mike Anderson.
• The News’ Charles Goldberg reports on Auburn’s eighth NCAA swimming title.
• Tennessean columnist Joe Biddle writes that Vandy pulls a smart play on baseball field.
• Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida football is looking for playmakers.
• Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that UT quarterback Jonathon Crompton says he’s having more fun this spring.
• News-Sentinel columnist John Adams writes that Tennessee must spring ahead to forget bad memories.
• In the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Tom Murphy writes that quarterback Ryan Mallett was impressive in Razorbacks scrimmage.
• Michael Carvell of the AJC reports that Joe Montana and his son Nick, a top prep quarterback, visited Georgia.

SEC links for Monday:

• John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that once again Tennessee proves it has Florida’s number.
• Mike Griffith of the News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee wasn’t intimidated by the Gators.
• Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun reports on Florida’s loss to visiting Tennessee.
• Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley writes that Florida comes up too short.
• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel tells Florida fans to lay off Billy Donovan.
• David Jones of Florida Today asks if this was the Gators’ last dance?
• Brandon Marcello of the NW Arkansas Times writes on the ‘94 Razorback team being honored.
• Nate Allen of the NW Arkansas Times reports on Arkansas’ rout of Georgia.
• The NW Arkansas Times also reports that Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
• Dan Fleser of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes about the Lady Vols gaining their 20th win.
• Andrea Adelson of the Orlando Sentinel writes about the opinions on Tim Tebow’s pro chances.
• Chip Towers of the AJC writes on Herschel Walker’s turn on “The Apprentice.”