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SEC links for Monday:

• Florida leaders say Gator football team does not have a drug problem, reports the Gainesville Sun.
• After Alabama tornadoes, all sides are on the same team, writes Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Alabama coaches and players are giving back, helping out, reports Michael Casagrande of the Anniston Star.
• Jon Solomon of the Birmingham News writes that the greatness of Cam Newton and Nick Fairley has been re-affirmed.
• South Carolina baseball sweeps Auburn with 7-3 win, reports Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Gamecocks stay on track, writes Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Florida baseball sweeps Ole Miss, reports Jeff Barlis of the Gainesville Sun.

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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 for Wednesday:

• Five most interesting people at SEC tourney, from Gainesville Sun’s Pat Dooley.
• Renardo Sidney admits to a bad attitude, reports Brandon Marcello of the C-L.
• Donovan, Parsons take SEC honors, reports Kevin Brockway of the Sun.
• Donovan says don’t fall in love with Gators, reports Sentinel’s Rachel George.
• Vandy’s Jenkins misses out on big award, reports Jeff Lockridge of Tennessean.
• Tennessee’s threes at a low point, writes Mike Griffith of the News-Sentinel.
• Green’s suspension helped turn Tide, writes Anniston Star’s Michael Casagrande.
• NCAA Committee needs more basketball people, says Kevin Scarbinsky.
• Ohio State case has an Alabama precedent, by Cecil Hurt of Tuscaloosa News.
• Guess we won’t be hearing those Newton tapes, says Mr. SEC.

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SEC links for Monday:

• Auburn falls behind 22-3 and loses 85-65 at Mississippi State, reports Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Ravern Johnson breaks out of scoring slump with 21 points for State, reports Brandon Marcello of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Renardo Sidney adds 15 points for the Bulldogs, reports David Brandt of the AP.
• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun ranks LSU as No. 1 in college football for 2011.
• LSU’s search for an offensive coordinator heats up, reports Glenn Guilbeau of the Shreveport Times.
• Tennessee knows that Georgia’s Trey Thompkins is a challenge, reports Patrick Brown of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Vols are preparing for “hostile” Georgia.

• Injury and mother’s death are weighing on Vandy’s Andre Walker, writes Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean.

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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.

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SEC links for Tuesday:

• Reality is a bummer for Tennessee fans, writes John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• After seven years together, Nick Saban and Derek Dooley face off Saturday, reports Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Alabama players are feeling their SEC schedule, writes Michael Casagrande of the Anniston Star.
• Les Miles calls Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton “one of a kind,” reports Evan Woodbery of the Mobile Press-Register.
• LSU is sticking with its two-quarterback system, writes Scott Rabalais of The Advocate.
• Urban Meyer is missing Dan Mullen, writes Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger.
• Mullen has Mississippi State on the fast track, writes Chris Low of espn.com.
• The fall of the Gators starts with Urban Meyer, writes George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel.
• It’s back to the drawing board for South Carolina, reports Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett is improving, reports Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News.

SEC links for Monday:

• Saturday’s Alabama-Arkansas game features a pair of top guns, writes Don Kausler, Jr. of the Birmingham News.
• Alabama defense bracing for Ryan Mallett, reports Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News.
• Auburn’s running game meets up against South Carolina’s run defense, writes Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News.
• What happens to Mark Richt if Georgia loses at Mississippi State? asks Mark Bradley of the AJC.
• Bulldogs in a rough spot, writes Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald.
• Vanderbilt’s victory produced a pair of breakthroughs, reports Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean.
• Tennessee isn’t the only team struggling, writes John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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SEC links for Thursday:

• Man who bought A.J. Green’s jersey is facing felony drug charges, reports Mark Schlabach of espn.com.
• South Carolina cuts ties with tight end Weslye Saunders, reports Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Tennessee seems to have forgotten about tight end Luke Stocker, reports Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Mike Hamilton is taking a risk in Bruce Pearl, writes Mark Wiedmer of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Freshman Mike Dyer could emerge as Auburn’s lead running back, writes Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser.
• Young SEC running backs are upping the hype, writes John Zenor of the Associated Press.
• Florida no longer a lock to win the SEC East, but challengers are uncertain, writes Doug Segrest of the Birmingham News.
• Arkansas is not dwelling on its road woes, writes Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News.
• No Wild Rebel so far for Ole Miss, writes Parrish Alford of the NE Mississippi Daily Journal.
• Florida quarterback John Brantley is gaining confidence, writes Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun.

SEC links for Sunday:

• Phil Simms wary of giving his son, Matt, advice at Tennessee, writes Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Ron Morris of The State thinks that Stephen Garcia should be starting quarterback at South Carolina.
• Ellis Johnson’s defense fuels South Carolina’s success, writes Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier.
• Armand Williams has blossomed at LSU since Katrina, writes Glenn Guilbeau of the Shreveport Times.
• LSU got the opener it wanted, writes Scott Hotard of The Baton Rouge Advocate.
• Ryan Mallett is the no-doubt leader at Arkansas, writes Robbie Nieswanger of the Arkansas News.
• Auburn football has a window of opportunity, writes Evan Woodbery of the Huntsville Times.
• More players and a familiar system has Auburn optimistic, writes Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News.
• “Repeat” and “Defending” are two words Nick Saban does not want to hear, writes Mark McCarter of the Huntsville Times.

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SEC links for Saturday:

• NCAA interviews Bryce Brown for two hours about Lane Kiffin’s recruiting methods, reports Austin Ward of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Freshman receiver Justin Hunter is held out of workouts by NCAA Eligibility Center, reports Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
• Arthur Jefferey ready to play again for Vols, writes Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
• Former Alabama basketball player Mikhail Torrance collapses after workout, reports Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News.
• John Pennington of Mr. SEC compares Les Miles to Barry Switzer, and hears about it.
• Alabama defense looks to improve in game-like scrimmage, reports Gentry Estes of the Mobile Press-Register.
• Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald reports that opinions differ on mobility of Florida quarterback John Brantley.
• Connor Shaw off to a strong start at South Carolina, reports Neil White of The State.
• Travis Haney of the Charleston Post and Courier reports that Marcus Lattimore is continuing his progress at USC.
• Zac Etheridge can’t wait to hit again at Auburn, reports Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser.
• Arkansas News does a Q&A with Razorbacks quarterback Ryan Mallett.